REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - July 26, 2010 - The "First-ever FileMaker Pro Charting Contest" is accepting entries for just one more week. Example files may be submitted through August 1st midnight PDT. Top charts will be highlighted at the upcoming DevCon 2010 in San Diego. Contest starter files (and new iPad charting demo) available at http://fmcharting.com/.

The goals of the contest are to demonstrate the data visualization capabilities of FileMaker Pro, and to empower the developer community with exemplary charting techniques and templates.

The panel of expert judges is comprised of
* Stuart Gripman of Crooked Arm Consulting ( http://crookedarm.com )
* Lee Lukehart of SavvyData ( http://savvydata.com ),
* Matt Petrowsky of ISO Productions ( http://isoproductions.com )
* John Sindelar of SeedCode ( http://seedcode.com )

Contestants may submit as many entries as they wish, using their own data with copyright released or one of the public domain datasets provided. Any charting technology may be used within FileMaker Pro, including third-party plug-ins or methods that utilize the FileMaker Pro web viewer. After the contest the demo files will be consolidated and distributed to the community so that everyone can benefit from the contest.

Visit http://fmcharting.com or contact:
Lee Lukehart
650.868.0882 mobile  650.741.4242 office
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About SavvyData Inc.
SavvyData knows how to make data work smarter. The consulting, development and training firm designs and deploys custom database solutions that empower clients to transform and leverage their digital assets. SavvyData conducts authorized training for FileMaker Pro in its spacious training facility on the water's edge of San Francisco Bay.

About FileMaker, Inc.
FileMaker is the leader in easy-to-use database software. Millions of people, from individuals to some of the world's largest companies, rely on FileMaker software to manage, analyze and share vital information. The company's products are the FileMaker Pro line versatile database software for teams and organizations, for Windows, Mac and the Web and Bento, the personal database for Mac, iPhone and iPod touch.  FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple.