This complete reference to FileMaker Pro takes developers at all levels beyond the user manual to create robust and dynamic database systems from the ground up. It begins with an introduction to the FileMaker Pro development environment and relational databases in general, but also covers advanced topics.

* The definitive guide to FileMaker Pro, expanded and enhanced for the new version of the world's most popular relational database * Discusses all the hot new features of FileMaker Pro: support for XML, importing images from a digital camera or folder, global search/replace, and customizable input boxes * Includes expanded coverage of advanced topics, including ODBC, JDBC, scripts and calculations, two-way relations, self-joins, and plug-ins * Presents more practical examples, covering both Windows and Mac platforms

FileMaker Pro 6 est un très puissant logiciel de gestion de bases de données, qui s'utilise aussi bien sur Macintosh que sur PC. Le Mac Library FileMaker Pro 6 s'adresse surtout à ceux qui connaissent déjà les principes fondamentaux de la gestion de bases de données ou le logiciel, et qui souhaitent profiter pleinement des nouvelles fonctions de la version 6. Il est désormais possible de personnaliser les dimensions de vos boîtes de dialogue, de reproduire des mises en forme, de bénéficier de menus contextuels ou encore de fonctions de recherche avancées. En outre, l'importation par lot et la prise en charge de Windows XP comme de Mac OS X ont été grandement améliorées. Grâce à la création de scripts et aux indications décrites dans cet ouvrage pour les améliorer, vous aurez en main des outils pour travailler rapidement et efficacement. Le partage de fichiers ainsi que la configuration de protocoles réseau et de fichiers multi-utilisateurs sont également expliqués. Vous trouverez aussi un chapitre consacré à FileMaker Server pour gérer vos données à distance. Les nombreuses captures d'écran et manipulations présentes au sein de ce livre vous aideront à développer des solutions sophistiquées pour une gestion et une organisation optimales de tous vos projets et documents.

If you recently upgraded to FileMaker Pro 6 to take advantage of its new digital image management features or its full XML support, you'll also want to upgrade to FileMaker Pro 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide. Revised to include all of the new features in FileMaker Pro 6, this update to the popular Visual QuickStart Guide is still the fastest and easiest way to learn FileMaker Pro. Loaded with screenshots and clear, concise explanations of database publishing techniques, FileMaker Pro 6 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual QuickStart Guide takes you from working with records and files to creating and designing databases, printing and networking with FileMaker, and Web publishing with FileMaker in no time. Step-by-step tasks show you how to use new digital image management features to organize and work with massive amounts of digital photos with minimal effort. You'll also learn to take advantage of FileMaker's new XML support to easily share and integrate data with other applications-even those not running FileMaker.

Get the scoop on designing databases for Mac and Windows Use FileMaker Pro design and scripting to quickly, easily build databases that solve real problems FileMaker Pro has grown up, and it's better than ever! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to design a great FileMaker application, build a database that works, add the functionality you need, populate your database, and venture into programming with ScriptMaker. You'll find out how to share and protect your database, too. Discover how to * Build a layout that works * Create custom triggers and calculated fields * Generate reports automatically * Manage security * Publish your database on the Web * Embed pictures, sound, and video