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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.
This book investigates how users can effectively leverage the relational database capabilities and updated interface features introduced in FileMaker Pro 3. Charles Rubin, a technical writer known for his accessible approach to Macintosh software, provides a structured framework for mastering database management. The text focuses on practical application, guiding the reader through the transition from basic data entry to complex relational design and automated scripting. By prioritizing functional utility over theoretical abstraction, the author ensures that users can immediately apply these techniques to their own data management projects.
What You Will Find
Users frequently note the direct, no-nonsense style of the prose, which avoids unnecessary filler to focus on technical implementation. Experts categorize this as a practical manual for those transitioning to the relational features of FileMaker Pro 3.
Page Count:
464
Publication Date:
1996-01-01
Publisher:
Peachpit Pr
ISBN-10:
0201883562
ISBN-13:
9780201883565
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