Packed with insider tips, behind-the-scenes explanations of how FileMaker Pro 2.0 really works, cautions about common mistakes, and strategies for making your interface easy to use, this book/disk package shows you tricks and techniques you may never have thought possible in File Maker Pro. The bonus disk is crammed with sample databases and ready-to-run templates.
Written with the cooperation of Claris Corporation, FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh answers your most pressing questions about:
FileMaker Pro from Claris Corporation is currently the bestselling Macintosh database package. Written with the cooperation of Claris, this practical handbook lets new and experienced users build sophisticated applications that would otherwise require high-end products and specialized training. The focus is on key logistical problems such as network access and linking files. Includes 3.5 800 K disk.
| 1 | Welcome | 1 |
| 2 | Planning Your Database | 11 |
| 3 | Defining Fields | 45 |
| 4 | Creating Calculation Fields | 73 |
| 5 | Building a Layout | 127 |
| 6 | Making Layouts Attractive and Usable | 165 |
| 7 | Making it Easier to Enter Data Accurately | 199 |
| 8 | Bringing Information in from Another File (Lookup) | 221 |
| 9 | Using a Repeating Field to Enter Multiple Values | 249 |
| 10 | Facilitating Searches and Sorts | 267 |
| 11 | Generating Summaries Reports and Labels | 293 |
| 12 | Automating with Scripts and Buttons | 335 |
| 13 | Networking | 371 |
| 14 | Importing and Exporting Information | 389 |
| 15 | Delivering the Database to Users | 417 |
| 16 | Resources | 423 |
Overview
- Ric Ford, Contributing Editor, MacWeek If you're developing FileMaker Pro databases, here is the book for you. Starting where the manual leaves off, this book gives you expert advice on building your own sophisticated database applications.
Packed with insider tips, behind-the-scenes explanations of how FileMaker Pro 2.0 really works, cautions about common mistakes, and ...