Thanks. That can be done --it has been done--, but for the purposes of a work group it's not practical --nor convenient. OTOH, either Filemaker Pro imports Access files or not, it's more than I can afford --$ 349,00--, especially considering that it would be useful for one single and limited purpose. jem c. [log in to unmask] On 15.01.2011, at 5.49, Mike Robbins wrote: > Would it be possible for the originator of the file to send it as a tab-delimited file or as an Excel file? > > There appear to be schemes to import the Access file into Filemaker Pro but they look rather involved. > > Mike Robbins > Los Angeles >