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From the Back Cover "FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh is packed with wisdom and anyone serious about developing FileMaker applications should have it." - 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 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: * How to plan a database so you don't regret it later * How to save time and take advantage of the graphic approach to building better layouts * How to make searches and sorts work faster and better * When and how to automate operations with scripts and buttons * How to import and export without tearing out your hair * What you can do to ensure success when you turn a database over to users. Whether you're new to FileMaker Pro or a seasoned database professional, FileMaker Pro 2.0 for Macintosh will show you how to unlock the full potential of your database software.