Overview
A complete reference, user guide, and tutorial on database development basics all rolled into one, these pages are the perfect complement to the popular FileMaker Pro 4.0 software. The book is written in a friendly, conversational tone and infused with humor, brief anecdotes, and real-life examples.This book serves as a complete overview of FileMaker Pro 4.0, the popular cross-platform (Macintosh and Windows) database application software from Claris Corporation. It offers tips and how-to information on everything from the basics to advanced features, like defining relationships, working with functions, and using ScriptMaker. The book also contains practice exercises which help readers apply the program's features to real-life situations. Fun tips and tricks abound in this book -- both novice and experienced FileMaker Pro fans will find it interesting and useful. Covers introductory through advanced topics for FileMaker Pro 4.0, from simple sorting and printing records to designing a FileMaker Pro database from scratch