
FileMaker Pro 13: The Missing Manual
O'Reilly (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 5. August 2014
Book
940 pages
978-1-4919-0079-6 (ISBN)
Description
You don't need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 13. This crystal-clear guide covers all new FileMaker Pro 13 features, such as its improved layout tools and enhanced mobile support. Whether you're running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you'll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, Web browser, or iOS device.
The important stuff you need to know:
* Get started. Tour FileMaker Pro's features and create your first database in minutes.
* Access data anywhere. Use FileMaker Go on your iPad or iPhone-or share data on the Web.
* Dive into relational data. Solve problems quickly by connecting and combining data tables.
* Create professional documents. Publish reports, invoices, catalogs, and other documents with ease.
* Harness processing power. Use calculations and scripts to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.
* Add visual power and clarity. Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data.
* Share your database on a secure server. Add the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced and FileMaker Pro Server.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sebastopol
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 180 mm
Thickness: 50 mm
Weight
1485 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4919-0079-6 (9781491900796)
Schweitzer Classification
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Susan Prosser
FileMaker Pro 13: The Missing Manual
E-Book
06/2014
1st Edition
O'Reilly
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Susan Prosser
FileMaker Pro 13: The Missing Manual
E-Book
06/2014
1st Edition
O'Reilly
€33.99
Available for download
Persons
Susan Prosser is a reformed journalist who's stopped trying to bring information to the people and now helps them manage the data they already have. She is a FileMaker Certified Developer and has developed FileMaker databases for 12 years, and also trains and writes curricula for other developers.Stuart Gripman is the founder of Crooked Arm Corp, a full-service FileMaker Pro consulting and development firm based in Berkeley, California. A FileMaker Certified Developer, he has written for both Macworld and MacLife.
Content
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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Part 1: Getting Started with FileMaker
- Chapter 1: Working with Your Database
- Chapter 2: Organizing and Editing Records
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Part 2: Building Your First Database
- Chapter 3: Creating a Custom Database
- Chapter 4: Adding Power to Your Database
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Part 3: Thinking Like a Developer
- Chapter 5: Creating and Managing a Relational Database
- Chapter 6: Field Options
- Chapter 7: Layout Mechanics
- Chapter 8: Layout Design
- Chapter 9: Understanding Calculations
- Chapter 10: More Calculations and Data Types
- Chapter 11: Understanding Scripts
- Chapter 12: Exploring Script Steps
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Part 4: Becoming a Power Developer
- Chapter 13: Applying Developer Utilities
- Chapter 14: Advanced Relationship Techniques
- Chapter 15: Reporting and Analysis
- Chapter 16: Advanced Calculations
- Chapter 17: Advanced Scripting
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Part 5: Security and Integration
- Chapter 18: Adding Security
- Chapter 19: Sharing Data Using FileMaker Server
- Chapter 20: Sharing Data with WebDirect and FileMaker Go
- Chapter 21: Sharing Data with Other Systems
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Part 6: Appendixes
- Getting Help
- File Conversion
- Using the Insert Commands with Container Fields
- FileMaker Error Codes