A concise guide for beginners and intermediate users to the package which can be used on either Macintosh or Windows, for flat-file or relational, databases. New features of the latest version are described, covering the basics and more advanced features.

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

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

Make the most of FileMaker Pro 13–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to create FileMaker Pro databases that perform well, are easy to manage, solve problems, and achieve your goals! Even if you’ve never used FileMaker Pro before, you’ll learn how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. FileMaker Pro has never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple FileMaker® Pro 13 could be? This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to using the powerful new FileMaker Pro 13 database program...simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: • Get comfortable with the FileMaker Pro environment, and discover all you can do with it • Create complete databases instantly with Starter Solutions • Design custom databases that efficiently meet your specific needs • Identify the right tables, fields, and relationships; create new databases from scratch • Expand your database to integrate new data and tables • Craft layouts that make your database easier and more efficient to use • Quickly find, sort, organize, import, and export data • Create intuitive, visual reports and graphs for better decision-making • Use scripts to automate a wide variety of routine tasks • Safeguard databases with accounts, privileges, and reliable backups • Share data with colleagues running iPads, iPhones, Windows computers, or Macs • Take your data with you through FileMaker Go • Master expert tips and hidden features you’d never find on your own • And much more...

You don’t need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 14. This crystal-clear, objective guide shows you how to create a database that lets you do almost anything with your data so you can quickly achieve your goals. Whether you’re creating catalogs, managing inventory and billing, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, web browser, or iOS device. The important stuff you need to know: Dive into relational data. Solve problems quickly by connecting and combining data from different tables. Create professional documents. Publish reports, charts, invoices, catalogs, and other documents with ease. Access data anywhere. Use FileMaker Go on your iPad or iPhone—or share data on the Web. Harness processing power. Use new calculation and scripting tools to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks. Run your database on a secure server. Learn the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced. Keep your data safe. Set privileges and allow data sharing with FileMaker’s streamlined security features.

This practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. The only FileMaker Pro 13 tutorial written from the beginner's viewpoint, FileMaker Pro 13 Absolute Beginner's Guide makes FileMaker more intuitive than it's ever been. Author Tim Dietrich draws on 20+ years of experience as a leading FileMaker solutions developer and instructor, including insider access to FileMaker's creators through his membership in the elite FileMaker Business Alliance.

Track information crucial to your business with the new FileMaker Pro 8 database software and the latest edition of this comprehensive guide. From capturing customer data, automating employee records, or linking databases, to tracking your own investments or home inventory, find out how to set up the FileMaker Pro database you need to classify important information and improve productivity. This valuable reference provides clear step-by-step explanations and examples for beginners as well as experienced database users, for both Windows and Macintosh. Inside, you'll find complete coverage of FileMaker Pro 8 * Get the "Big Picture" on FileMaker Pro for business and home * Understand basic operations for both Windows(r) and Macintosh(r) platforms * Define fields, set up scripts, and create new databases * Master standard forms, columnar lists, and other layouts * Create, enter, edit, and sort records * Generate summary statistics across records * Learn how to use ScriptMaker to automate FileMaker * Exchange data between programs such as Microsoft(r) Excel(r) * Publish or share data on the Web or company intranet * Import and export XML Bonus CD-ROM includes * Trial version of FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows and Mac * Templates * Plug-in tools