FileMaker Pro 5 Companion

By Maria Langer

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 012436151X
• ISBN13: 9780124361515
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann
• Length: 747 Pages
• Weight: 2.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.8" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Good Guide to Using FileMaker Pro

A complete guide to using all the features of FileMaker Pro. Lots of illustrations of both Mac and Windows versions. Good explanations of how things work. And the book is organized so much more logically than the manual that comes with the software! But the best part is the tutorial exercises at the end of each chapter. They really helped me get some hands-on practice using the program's features. RECOMMENDED!

Good For the Beginner... but better options are out there

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.

This book tells you what to do and how to do it

It is big book and goes step by step. has very good index. She has examples of each step how to apply to real world problums. Once you get that far you do what every you want with it. Thanks,

FileMaker Pro 5 Companion

Knowing FileMaker Pro from before, this book was great in assisting me to do specific things that I could not remember how to accomplish.It was very straight forward, but I feel it requires a little bit of knowledge of FileMaker Pro 5. For those that are beginners, the readability of the book may be a little more complicated. Once you are used to the interface of Filemaker Pro 5, then this book should be a handy tool to get you through the hard times when you have no clue what to do next.I would highly recommend this book.

Not easy to beat!

A real Companion. In depth and detailed explanations for every level of user. Even as an experienced user you will discover new possibilities and this in an easy understandible language. A strong Buy.