FileMaker Pro 6 Bible [Paperback]

Steven A. Schwartz (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764519964 | ISBN-13: 978-0764519963 | Publication Date: November 20, 2002 | Edition: 1

* The definitive guide to FileMaker Pro, expanded and enhanced for the new version of the world's most popular relational database
* Discusses all the hot new features of FileMaker Pro: support for XML, importing images from a digital camera or folder, global search/replace, and customizable input boxes
* Includes expanded coverage of advanced topics, including ODBC, JDBC, scripts and calculations, two-way relations, self-joins, and plug-ins
* Presents more practical examples, covering both Windows and Mac platforms

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

"Brilliantly laid out. A must for all FileMaker Pro enthusiasts."
-Don Wieland, Owner, DW Data Concepts
* Create powerful database solutions to track and manage people, projects, and information
* Master XML connectivity, new image-handling capabilities, and other enhancements
* Harness Instant Web Publishing, simplified report creation, and relational database capabilities

"With an entirely new chapter on plug-ins, the FileMaker Pro 6 Bible is now more complete than ever!"
- Peter Baanen, CEO, Troi Automatisering

If FileMaker Pro 6 can do it, you can do it too . . .

Get your hands on the power of FileMaker Pro 6 with this conceptually organized guidebook. If you're new to database management tools, this book gives you the background knowledge and step-by-step instructions to create and use databases quickly and easily. If you're a veteran of previous FileMaker Pro incarnations, the coverage of advanced topics takes your knowledge to a new level with instruction on Web publishing, advanced connectivity, plug-ins, and more. This comprehensive reference doesn't just tell you how to use FileMaker Pro 6; it also tells you when, where, and why.

Inside, you'll find complete coverage of FileMaker Pro 6
* Learn about improved image-handling capabilities, a more powerful Find command, customizable input dialog boxes, format painter, global search/replace, and contextual menu sorting
* Use FileMaker Pro 6 in a network workgroup, set up security options, and use relations and lookups to link databases
* Share data via XML
* Develop databases and publish them on your company intranet using Instant Web Publishing
* Enhance FileMaker Pro's capabilities with plug-ins, simplified report creation, relational database capabilities, and data merging
* Import images from digital cameras or folders and import scripts from other FileMaker Pro databases
* Find the right information for your platform quickly and easily

About the Author

In 1978, Dr. Steven Schwartz bought his first microcomputer, a new Apple II+. Determined to find a way to make money with it, he began writing software reviews, BASIC programs, and user tips for Nibble magazine. Shortly thereafter, he was made a contributing editor.
Over the past 20 years, Steve has written hundreds of articles for more than a dozen computer magazines. He currently writes for Macworld magazine. He was also a founding editor of Software Digest, as well as business editor for MACazine.
From 1985 to 1990, he was the director of technical services for Funk Software. Steve is the author of more than 40 books, including all editions of the Macworld ClarisWorks/AppleWorks Bible and the FileMaker Pro Bible (Wiley Publishing, Inc.); Running Microsoft Office 2001 (Microsoft Press); Visual QuickStart Guide for Internet Explorer 5 for Windows, Internet Explorer 5 for Macintosh, Entourage 2001 for Macintosh, CorelDraw 10 for Windows, and Office v.X for Macintosh (Peachpit Press); and dozens of popular game strategy guides.
Steve has a Ph.D. in psychology and presently lives in the fictional town of Lizard Spit, Arizona, where he writes books and complains about the heat. He can be reached by e-mail at [e-mail] or his official Web site: www.siliconwasteland.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 900 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (November 20, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764519964
• ISBN-13: 978-0764519963
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,675,809 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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beginners only!, May 3, 2003

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"mmyett" (Boston, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FileMaker Pro 6 Bible (Paperback)

This book was advertised as having a reader level from beginner to advanced; although it was thoughtful and well laid out, it is for beginners only. The author manages no more with 900+ pages then what FileMaker does in roughly 200 pages with their boxed manual.
If your thinking about making this purchase, reread the manuals that came with FileMaker and spend your money on something useful. I was hoping for a lot more.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars IT'S AN INCREDIBLE TOOL FOR BUSINESS MEN, January 22, 2003

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Jimmy Levy (Miami, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FileMaker Pro 6 Bible (Paperback)

Puzzled with the decision to purchase an expensive, taylor-made database software for my starting business or to try and work it all out in Excel, I went for the unexpected: Downloaded a 30-day trial version from the Internet and purchased a comprehensive book on how to create a powerful business solution.
Bare in mind that, not only I am not a systems engineer, but I usually have trouble with computer wizards because I don't speak their same language.
The book just explains things in layman terms and is extremely easy to follow. I know I missed some of the features and tips which are great for advanced programmers, but what I got out of it was extremely useful.
To make a long story short, with Dr. Schwartz's book, I was able to create my own custom-made database in 6 days (3 hours/day). AND IT WORKS !!
I'm sure I saved a lot of money by buying The Filemaker Bible....now I have to buy the software.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not for Advanced users, March 10, 2003

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Autodidact "inetfilm" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: FileMaker Pro 6 Bible (Paperback)

I am pleased with this book it will take you from beginner to intermediate in just a short while. I was however disappointed that it didn't go into a more advanced section for writing complex calculations and scripts. If you are staring out or need a reference book this will do. If you need to write complex scripts and calculations your better off looking else ware.