You don’t have to be a techie to use FileMaker Pro 12, but you do need to know what you’re doing. With this crystal-clear guide, you’ll learn how to create a powerful database that lets you do almost anything with your data. Whether you’re running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database and put it to work.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Get started.Tour FileMaker Pro’s features and create your first database in minutes.
- Catalog your data.View, sort, and shape information in dozens of ways.
- Create professional documents.Publish reports, invoices, and other documents with ease.
- Harness processing power.Use calculations and scripts to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.
- Add visual power and clarity.Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data.
- Think like a developer.Dive into the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced.
The book that should have been in the boxThe Missing Credits;About the Authors;About the Creative Team;Acknowledgments;The Missing Manual Series;Introduction;Why FileMaker Pro?;About This Book;Macintosh and Windows;About the Outline;Whats New in FileMaker Pro 12;The Very Basics;About Online Resources;Safari? Books Online;Part 1: Getting Started with FileMaker;Chapter 1: Working with a Database;1.1 A Very Quick Database Tour;1.2 Opening and Closing Database Files;1.3 Adding Data to Your Database;1.4 Navigating Your Database;1.5 Finding Records;1.6 Sorting Records;1.7 Same Database, Different Views;1.8 Saving Your Database;1.9 Using FileMakers Help Menu;Chapter 2: Organizing and Editing Records;2.1 Views;2.2 Advanced Find Techniques;2.3 Editing Whats in Your Fields;2.4 Changing Text Appearance;2.5 Checking Spelling;2.6 Preview Mode and Printing;Part 2: Building Your First Database;Chapter 3: CreatilC{