FileMaker® Pro 4 Bible [Paperback]

Steven A. Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764531646 | ISBN-13: 978-0764531644 | Publication Date: 1998

A complete introduction to the package which can be used on either Macintosh or Windows, flat-file or relational, databases. Program features are described in a step-by-step manner with illustrative screen shots and examples. Includes a CD-ROM loaded with templates, demos, examples and add-ons.

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About the Author

Steven A. Schwartz is the author of more than 30 books, including IDG Books' Macworld® FileMaker® Pro 2.0/2.1 Bible, Macworld® ClarisWorks® 4.0 Bible, and Macworld® Guide to ClarisWorks® 2. He has written professionally about computer software and hardware for more than 18 years for publications such as Macworld magazine, Multimedia World, and Software Digest - totaling hundreds of published articles.

Product Details

• Paperback: 718 pages
• Publisher: IDG Books (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764531646
• ISBN-13: 978-0764531644
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,265,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A professional computer-industry writer and author for over 30 years, Dr. Steven Schwartz has written 60+ books on computer and game topics. In recent years, he has specialized in Microsoft Office and other Microsoft products (12 books) and FileMaker Pro (11 books). He pioneered the game book industry, writing the first trade paperbacks for Nintendo, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo games, as well as many official, authorized guides for video and computer games. His writing credits include 15 years for Macworld, as well as many other popular publications, such as PC World and Computerworld.

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT way to learn FileMaker!, April 3, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: FileMaker® Pro 4 Bible (Paperback)

I've owned FileMaker from version 2.0 and never really got into it. I kept upgrading just to stay current but didn't feel ready to go beyond the basic address book in the manual. When I upgraded to Filemaker Pro 4.0 I decided I needed help and bought the FileMaker Pro 4 Bible. Boy, am I glad I did!

Through reading and working through the step-by-step examples I've actually learned to use FileMaker Pro 4 to create everything from simple to complex databases that have greatly simplified the day-to-day operations of my business and even my personal data.

Now I find myself overwhelmed with ideas for new databases but don't have the time to create them all, but I *do* have the skills. I'm very pleased with my investment in this book. It has paid off handsomely. Highly recommended!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars "FMP-4 Bible" is better than the FMP "User Guide" but......, October 27, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: FileMaker® Pro 4 Bible (Paperback)

This review is being written by an entry level FileMaker Pro 4 user who is a small business owner. FMP-4 was purchased with the intent of using it to manage inventory and sales for a very small (5,000 customers) mail order business. A novice requires straightforward well organized explanations with an abundance of examples. Descriptions of features and their implementation in much better presented in "FileMaker Pro 4 Bible" than in the poorly organized and confusing User's Guide. However, there are just too few examples in the "Bible" and on the companion CD that are beyond the elementary level. The CD is, for the most part, utilities and a collection of locked templates for sale. The book and CD could benefit greatly with more templates whose layouts and fields could be accessed and analyzed for learning purposes. "FileMaker Pro 4 Bible" is much better and friendlier than the FMP User's Guide but not the "only book I'll ever need" to learn about FileMaker Pro 4. Perhaps it could be packaged with a book on Scripting.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and well-organized reference, January 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: FileMaker® Pro 4 Bible (Paperback)

I have used FileMaker for many years and found the FileMaker Pro Bible to be an excellent reference and learning tool. Although I consider myself a more advanced user, this book could certainly be used by any user with a good grasp of computer basics.