FileMaker Pro 4.0 Companion
Published on 12. June 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
736 pages
978-0-12-436575-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book serves as a complete overview of FileMaker Pro 4.0, the popular cross-platform (Macintosh and Windows) database application software from Claris Corporation. It offers tips and how-to information on everything from the basics to advanced features, like defining relationships, working with functions, and using ScriptMaker. The book also contains practice exercises which help readers apply the program's features to real-life situations. Fun tips and tricks abound in this book -- both novice and experienced FileMaker Pro fans will find it interesting and useful.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 187 mm
Weight
1330 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-12-436575-9 (9780124365759)
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Person
Maria Langer is the author of over two dozen computer books, most of which are about popular applications by FileMaker, Microsoft, Adobe, and Intuit. She is a Contributing Editor for FileMaker Pro Advisor and Mac Today magazines and has written reviews and articles for MacAddict, Net Professional, Computer User, and others. Maria has created custom FileMaker Pro solutions for a number of Fortune 500 companies and speaks at Macintosh conferences, seminars, and user group meetings, including Macworld Expo.
Content
PART 1:Getting Started with FileMaker Pro Basics. Getting to Know FileMaker Pro. Creating a Database and Defining Fields. Entering and Editing Data. Finding and Sorting Records. PART 2:Developing Layouts and Reports. Understanding Layouts. Arranging Layout Fields and Parts. Polishing Layout Appearance. PART 3:Exploring Advanced Features. Using Field Options. Developing Relationships Between Files. Scripting. PART 4:Sharing Database Information. Importing and Exporting Data. Previewing and Printing Reports. Sharing Information Over a Network. Publishing Data on the Web. Appendices. Index.