FileMaker Pro 6 Bible

by Steven A. Schwartz

* 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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764519964
• ISBN13: 9780764519963
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 840 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Great coverage!

I looked into several books on FileMaker before purchasing this one. The combination of accessible writing, and clear instruction, make this book a winner. Particularly helpful was an early "quick-start" session, which takes the reader through the building of a contacts database that utilizes all of the most commonly used features of the software to create a working database in a little over an hour. This section alone is worth the price of the book, and provides such clear instruction that other, more advanced concepts are much clearer for having read it. I'm surprised at the relatively weak reviews for this book -- I've turned to it time and again over the course of my FileMaker education. For my money, it's the best thing out there, especially for someone brand new to database design and creation.

IT'S AN INCREDIBLE TOOL FOR BUSINESS MEN

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.