FileMaker Pro 5 Companion (Paperback)

FileMaker Pro is a top-selling database application for both Mac OS and Windows users. With its intuitive interface, flexible layout feature, and ability to create cross-platform, networkable files, it's the obvious choice for meeting data management needs. But FileMaker Pro goes beyond the basic needs of users by providing automation, the ability to create custom applications, and built-in Web publishing capabilities.

FileMaker Pro 5 Companion covers all aspects of using FileMaker Pro to create and maintain database files. Written for every level of FileMaker Pro user, the book begins with the basics of database design and creation, then moves on to teach the intricacies of layouts, field entry options, calculations, scripting, database Web publishing, and more. Each chapter ends with exercises that reinforce the techniques learned. The book's companion Web site provides additional tips, links, and other information of interest to FileMaker Pro users.

Authors:

Maria Langer is the author of over two dozen computer books, most of which are about popular applications by FileMaker, Microsoft, Adobe, and Intuit. She is a Contributing Editor for FileMaker Pro Advisor and Mac Today magazines and has written reviews and articles for MacAddict, Net Professional, Computer User, and others. Maria has created custom FileMaker Pro solutions for a number of Fortune 500 companies and speaks at Macintosh conferences, seminars, and user group meetings, including Macworld Expo.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Part I: FileMaker Pro Basics

Chapter 1: Getting to Know FileMaker Pro

Chapter 2: Creating a Database and Defining Fields

Chapter 3: Entering and Editing Data

Chapter 4: Finding and Sorting Records

Part II: Developing Layouts and Reports

Chapter 5: Understanding Layouts

Chapter 6: Creating New Layouts

Chapter 7: Arranging Layout Objects

Chapter 8: Polishing Layout Appearance and Functionality

Part III: Exploring Advanced Features

Chapter 9: Using Field Entry Options

Chapter 10: Tapping into the Power of Calculations

Chapter 11: Developing Relationships

Chapter 12: Working with Scripts and Buttons

Part IV: Sharing Database Information

Chapter 13: Importing and Exporting Data

Chapter 14: Previewing and Printing Reports

Chapter 15: Sharing Information

Chapter 16: Publishing Data on the Web

Chapter 17: Securing Database Files

Chapter 18: Backing Up and Maintaining

Appendix A: Menu and Keyboard Shortcut

Appendix B: Function Reference

Appendix C: ScriptMaker Reference

Web-Enhanced:
The author's companion site.

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FileMaker Pro是一款熱門的資料庫應用程式，適用於Mac OS和Windows用戶。憑藉其直觀的界面、靈活的佈局功能和創建跨平台、可網絡化文件的能力，它是滿足數據管理需求的明智選擇。但是，FileMaker Pro不僅僅滿足用戶的基本需求，還提供自動化、創建自定義應用程序和內置的Web發布功能。

《FileMaker Pro 5 Companion》涵蓋了使用FileMaker Pro創建和維護數據庫文件的所有方面。本書針對每個FileMaker Pro用戶的不同水平進行了撰寫，從數據庫設計和創建的基礎知識開始，然後深入教授佈局、字段輸入選項、計算、腳本、數據庫Web發布等細節。每章結束時都有強化所學技巧的練習題。本書的配套網站提供了額外的技巧、鏈接和其他對FileMaker Pro用戶有興趣的信息。

作者:

Maria Langer是超過二十本電腦書籍的作者，其中大部分是關於FileMaker、Microsoft、Adobe和Intuit等熱門應用程序的。她是《FileMaker Pro Advisor》和《Mac Today》雜誌的撰稿編輯，並曾為MacAddict、Net Professional、Computer User等雜誌撰寫評論和文章。Maria為多家財富500強公司創建了定制的FileMaker Pro解決方案，並在Macintosh會議、研討會和用戶組會議上發表演講，包括Macworld Expo。

目錄:

引言

第一部分：FileMaker Pro基礎知識

第1章：瞭解FileMaker Pro

第2章：創建數據庫和定義字段

第3章：輸入和編輯數據

第4章：查找和排序記錄

網路增強版:
作者的配套網站。

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