Special Edition Using FileMaker Pro focuses on experienced developers who are looking for expert advice. The book provides you with in-depth techniques and helps you solve real-life problems. The book assumes a basic knowledge of FileMaker, but no knowledge of relational database theory or planning and designing a relational database. Topics covered include (all topics are taught with hands-on usage of FileMaker Pro): Understanding, planning and designing a relational database; maintaining the database; crafting a user interface; putting your database on the Web; and reporting.

A quick, professional guide to getting the most out of the popular cross-platform relational databases FileMaker Pro 5 and 5.5. This edition picks up where the popular "FileMaker Pro 5 for Windows and Macintosh" leaves off, providing power tips and techniques for more experienced FileMaker users. It works like a reference book; users look up what they want to do and follow the step-by-step instructions.

Extend FileMaker's built-in functionality and totally customize your data management environment with specialized functions and menus to super-charge the results and create a truly unique and focused experience. This book includes everything a beginner needs to get started building databases with FileMaker and contains advanced tips and techniques that the most seasoned professionals will appreciate. Written by a long time FileMaker developer, this book contains material for developers of every skill level. FileMaker Pro 16 is a powerful database development application used by millions of people in diverse industries to simplify data management tasks, leverage their business information in new ways and automate many mundane tasks. A custom solution built with FileMaker can quickly tap into a powerful set of capabilities and technologies to offer users an intuitive and pleasing environment in which to achieve new levels of efficiency and professionalism. What You’ll learn Create SQL queries to build fast and efficient formulas Discover new features of version 16 such as JSON functions, Cards, Layout Object window, SortValues, UniqueValues, using variables in Data Sources Write calculations using built-in and creating your own custom functions Discover the importance of a good approach to interface and technical design Apply best practices for naming conventions and usage standards Explore advanced topics about designing professional, open-ended solutions and using advanced techniques Who This Book Is For Casual programmers, full time consultants and IT professionals.

Annotation The author of a FileMaker Pro4 guide shows what's new and praiseworthy about this version of the popular database program. Appendices cover installing and configuring FileMaker, its functions, script commands, and keyboard shortcuts. A companion web site is available.

FileMaker Pro 5 Companion is a complete guide to the latest version of FileMaker Pro, the popular cross-platform database application. Written for users at all levels, this book begins with the basics of database design and creation, then moves on to teach the finer points of layout techniques, field entry options, calculations, scripting, networking, publishing data to the Web, and much more. Each chapter is geared towards helping readers accomplish practical tasks and solve common problems, and all conclude with exercises designed to reinforce the techniques learned. This is the only book covering the latest release that meets the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced users. Key Features * Clear, step-by-step instruction from an expert who knows what problems confront new users and the topics that more experienced users most want to master * Covers both the Windows and Mac OS versions of FileMaker Pro, carefully noting all distinctions * Filled with real-world examples that help readers understand not only how, but why * Provides special coverage of features new to version 5, helping upgraders get up to speed on the new interface, enhanced reporting, and other improvements * Via the companion Web site, provides tutorial files, additional tips and tricks, and links to other sites of interest to FileMaker Pro users