FileMaker Pro 5 Bible - Softcover

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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. During the past 20 years, Steven 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. Steven is the author of nearly 40 books, including Macworld Guide to Claris Works 2, Macworld Claris Works 2.0/2.1 Companion, Macworld Claris Works 3.0 Bible, Macworld Claris Works 4.0 Bible, Macworld Claris Works Office Bible, Macworld FileMaker Pro 2.0/2.1 Bible, Macworld FileMaker Pro 3.0 Bible, FileMaker Pro 4 Bible, and dozens of popular game strategy guides. Steven has a Ph.D. in psychology and presently lives in the fictional town of Lizard Spit, Arizona, where he writes books and reviews, consults on game development issues, and complains about the heat. He can be contacted via e-mail at fmprobible@hotmail.com.

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If FileMaker Pro 5 can do it, you can do it too… Revised to cover the latest FileMaker features, this comprehensive cross-platform guide will help you get the most out of this powerful software, whether you're a database newbie looking for step-by-step instructions or a FileMaker veteran searching for inside tips and shortcuts. Packed with information on everything from design basics to the enhanced Web publishing functions — plus a massive archive of ready-to-use templates and examples on the CD-ROM — FileMaker Pro 5 Bible is just what you need to become a database whiz. "The most comprehensive resource of its kind!" — Ari M. Weinstein, FileMaker Pro developer Inside, you'll find complete coverage of FileMaker Pro 5

• Master all the essential FileMaker Pro tools — and get up to speed quickly on new features such as integration with Microsoft Office, support for QuickTime, and enhanced Web functionality
• Discover smart blueprints for defining fields, creating layouts, and setting preferences
• Learn the best ways to enter and edit data, search and sort records, and design reports
• Save time with scripting techniques and tips for creating templates
• Publish on the Web using the new Instant Web Publishing tool
• Link your databases with relationships and lookups
• Import or export data from non-FileMaker databases

Bonus CD-ROM Jam-Packed with FileMaker 5 Resources

• More than 100 templates
• All example databases from the book
• Plus demos, shareware, freeware, and more

Shareware programs are fully functional, free trial versions of copyrighted programs. If you like particular programs, register with their authors for a nominal fee and receive licenses, enhanced versions, and technical support. Freeware programs are free, copyrighted games, applications, and utilities. You can copy them to as many PCs as you like—free—but they have no technical support. www.hungryminds.com System Requirements: Mac: PowerPC, 16MB RAM, OS 7.6.1 or later, FileMaker Pro 5 PC: Intel 486 at 33 MHz or greater, 16MB RAM, Windows 95/98/NT 4 (SP 3 or higher), FileMaker Pro 5