- Paperback: 747 pages
- Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann Publishers In (22 Jun 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 012436151X
- ISBN-13: 978-0124361515
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.7 x 4.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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"FileMaker Pro 5 Companion" is a complete guide to the latest version of FileMaker Pro, the popular cross-platform database application. Written for users at all levels, this book begins with the basics of database design and creation, then moves on to teach the finer points of layout techniques, field entry options, calculations, scripting, networking, publishing data to the Web, and much more. Each chapter is geared towards helping readers accomplish practical tasks and solve common problems, and all conclude with exercises designed to reinforce the techniques learned. This is the only book covering the latest release that meets the needs of beginning, intermediate, and advanced users. Key features include: clear, step-by-step instruction from an expert who knows what problems confront new users and the topics that more experienced users most want to master; covers both the Windows and Mac OS versions of FileMaker Pro, carefully noting all distinctions; filled with real-world examples that help readers understand not only how, but why; provides special coverage of features new to version 5, helping upgraders get up to speed on the new interface, enhanced reporting, and other improvements; via the companion Web site, provides tutorial files, additional tips and tricks, and links to other sites of interest to FileMaker Pro users.
About the Author
Maria Langer is the author of over two dozen computer books, most of which are about popular applications by FileMaker, Microsoft, Adobe, and Intuit. She is a Contributing Editor for FileMaker Pro Advisor and Mac Today magazines and has written reviews and articles for MacAddict, Net Professional, Computer User, and others. Maria has created custom FileMaker Pro solutions for a number of Fortune 500 companies and speaks at Macintosh conferences, seminars, and user group meetings, including Macworld Expo.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent, comprehensive introduction to FileMaker Pro 5, including its more powerful features. I especially liked the section on web-publishing.
My criticism is that there is not enough new information here, i.e. information that does not already appear in the manual, even though it is more pleasant to work with than the manual.
Some advanced features are not covered with enough depth, such as scripting and ODBC. Which means, that this book is no good for the advanced user.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Just another basic book!
17 July 2000
Format:Paperback
This is just another in a long string of basic books. Not much different than the FileMaker Bible.
No inight into proper database design, nothing on multiuser considerations, nothing on using FileMaker Server, or how to use FileMaker with MS Office.
The book even say's that ODBC is beyond the scope of the book! Some companion! You can find the same information in the FileMaker manual or the on-line help.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Good For the Beginner... but better options are out there
6 Aug 2000
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If your an experienced Filemaker user, this book is not going to hold much attraction for you. However, for those who are new to the filemaker world, or perhaps those who have used filemaker but not made use of its more powerful features, this could be the book for you. So while the promotional text for this book might claim its good for all levels of users, I would say that is an overstatement. Some of the areas where the book excels would include its information on web publishing and security. If your hoping to unlock the power of Filemaker pros scripting ability, then this volume will fall short of the mark. I would suggest "Scriptology" for that need.
Also to the books credit is its appropriate use of screen shots (from both platforms) to make things clear.
In short, a well written volume with general information that is appropriate for the novice or beginning intermediate user.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Not very useful - stick with the included user manual
29 Oct 2000
Format:Paperback
Was this book written just to make a buck? It doesn't go beyond the user manual that much at all. Where's a good section on using FileMaker plugins? Using ODBC? Bringing databases to the Web? Embracing standards such as XML and JDBC? No where is where! This book should be avoided by people who already use FileMaker Pro and anyone who wants to use it in a networked environment.
I wish I could recommend a "Complete" reference, but I don't think one exists yet.
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