For people with no time to waste, here is an indispensable ompanion to the most popular Macintosh database program. Charles Rubin presents fundamental concepts, details the capabilities and limitations, and explain the various interacting modes of FileMaker Pro. Fast relief for users of all levels.

This popular guide to FileMaker Pro serves both as a thorough introduction for new users and a well-organized and accessible reference for experienced users. Revised and greatly expanded, with approximately 50 percent new material, it covers the latest FileMaker capabilities, including QuickTime, new support for more colors, expanded data entry options, and better networking performance.

"FileMaker Pro, the most popular database program for the Macintosh, is now one of the few cross-platform, relational databases that's also easy to use. Whether you're just getting started with FileMaker Pro, or you need to learn how to take advantage of the new robust features, this book's got you covered. You'll learn about creating files and defining fields, arranging information in layouts, finding information, sorting records, and designing reports." "You'll also learn about FileMaker Pro's powerful new features such as relational database management capabilities, larger data-handling capacities, improved word processor-style formatting controls, dozens of new functions, and improved ScriptMaker." "Written in a clear, non-nonsense style, this book shows how to get the most out of FileMaker Pro 3. Skipping tedious and repetitive explanations, it gets rights to the information you need."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Updated to cover the latest program version, this comprehensive guide helps users make the most of FileMaker Pro, the sophisticated workgroup database application with nine million registered users Offers complete step-by-step guidance on FileMaker Pro features and tasks, covering both the Mac and Windows versions Features expanded coverage of ODBC, JDBC, and XML connectivity and includes a new chapter on the developer tools used to create more complex databases Other topics covered include calculations and computations, data exchange, creating and using templates, linking databases, using FileMaker in workgroups, Web publishing, plug-ins, and advanced database connectivity

FileMaker Pro 8.5 Bible provides step-by-step procedures for using virtually all FileMaker Pro features and performing all tasks. This best-selling volume has been updated to reflect Version 8.5, the latest version of FileMaker Pro workgroup database. Applicable to both the Mac and Windows versions of FileMaker Pro, this Bible shows readers how to create and work with databases and includes detailed ScriptMaker (scripting) explanations for automating FileMaker. Other topics covered include calculations and computations; data exchange; creating and using templates; linking databases; using FileMaker in workgroups; Web publishing; plug-ins; and advanced database connectivity.

Track information crucial to your business with the new FileMaker Pro 8 database software and the latest edition of this comprehensive guide. From capturing customer data, automating employee records, or linking databases, to tracking your own investments or home inventory, find out how to set up the FileMaker Pro database you need to classify important information and improve productivity. This valuable reference provides clear step-by-step explanations and examples for beginners as well as experienced database users, for both Windows and Macintosh. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of FileMaker Pro 8 * Get the "Big Picture" on FileMaker Pro for business and home * Understand basic operations for both Windows(r) and Macintosh(r) platforms * Define fields, set up scripts, and create new databases * Master standard forms, columnar lists, and other layouts * Create, enter, edit, and sort records * Generate summary statistics across records * Learn how to use ScriptMaker to automate FileMaker * Exchange data between programs such as Microsoft(r) Excel(r) * Publish or share data on the Web or company intranet * Import and export XML Bonus CD-ROM includes * Trial version of FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows and Mac * Templates * Plug-in tools