Learn FileMaker Pro 9 - Softcover

Stars, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1598220462 ISBN 13: 9781598220469

Publisher: Wordware Publishing Inc., 2007

Synopsis

Learn FileMaker® Pro 9 provides a logical, hands-on approach to understanding the features of FileMaker Pro, both for beginners and those who have experience with previous versions of the software. From defining database terms and converting files created in previous FileMaker Pro versions to producing reports and using files on the web, this book covers the fundamentals as well as the newest features that considerably enhance FileMaker Pro's database management capabilities.

Learn how to:

* Format layout objects with Autoresize and conditional formatting.
* Harness the power of the new External SQL Data Source tools.
* Adapt one script to many purposes to cut development time and expense.
* Work with the enhanced Web Viewer to harvest data for your applications.
* Share data as PDF and Excel files and export data as e-mail attachments.
* Organize your relationships with the anchor-buoy method.
* Use the alignment tools to quickly align objects on your layout.

About this title

Synopsis

This book is suitable for level: introductory to advanced. This book is essential not only to beginners but also intermediate users and professionals who need to get up to speed with all the changes in version 9. This book covers it all, with topics ranging from defining database terms, security, and converting files from previous FileMaker Pro versions to using files on the web, creating reports and scripts, and using the amazingWeb Viewer and powerful new External SQL Data Sources.

About the Author

Jonathan Stars is a professional FileMaker consultant in Michigan. Among his many projects, he has developed databases for Michigan state government agencies, associations, music publishers, and universities. He is a member of the FileMaker Business Alliance, a FileMaker Certified developer, a writer for FileMaker Advisor magazine, and the author of five previous versions of Learn FileMaker Pro from Wordware Publishing.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wordware Publishing Inc.
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1598220462
• ISBN 13: 9781598220469
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 564