FileMakerPro 8 Bible

Description

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® and Macintosh® 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® Excel®
• 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