Résumé
For beginning to intermediate users of FileMaker Pro 4,
this is a reference, user guide and tutorial on database
development basics. Adopting a conversational style, the
book includes anecdotes and real examples. Margin notes,
tips, tricks, warnings and reminders are featured
throughout. Each chapter includes step-by-step instructions
for creating or modifying two database files, so the reader
can see how the concepts can be applied. Key coverage is
given to FileMaker's flexible reporting capabilities,
built-in automation features and the new Web publishing
features of version 4.0.
Summary of contents
- Getting started with FileMaker Pro Basis: getting to know FileMaker Pro
- creating a database and defining fields
- entering and editing data
- finding and sorting records
- Developing layouts and reports: understanding layouts
- arranging layout fields and parts
- polishing layout appearance
- Exploring advanced features: using field options
- developing relationships between files
- scripting
- Sharing database information: importing and exporting data
- previewing and printing reports
- sharing information over a network
- publishing data on the Web
Table of contents :
Introduction ..... xxvii
Database Basics ..... xxviii
About This Book ..... xxxiv
How to Use This Book ..... xxxix
About Your Filemaker "Pro" ..... xli
Acknowledgments ..... xlii
Part I: Filemaker Pro Basics
Chapter 1: Getting to Know FileMaker Pro ..... 3
Chapter 2: Creating a Database & Defining Fields ..... 45
Chapter 3: Entering & Editing Data ..... 85
Chapter 4: Finding & Sorting Records ..... 131
Part II: Developing Layouts and Reports
Chapter 5: Understanding Layouts ..... 167
Chapter 6: Arranging Layout Objects ..... 197
Chapter 7: Polishing Layout Appearance & Functionality ..... 257
Part III: Exploring Advanced Features
Chapter 8: Using Field Entry Options ..... 315
Chapter 9: Tapping Into The Power of Calculations ..... 349
Chapter 10: Developing Relationships between Files ..... 389
Chapter 11: Scripting ..... 425
Part IV: Sharing Database Information
Chapter 12: Importing & Exporting Data ..... 477
Chapter 13: Previewing & Printing Reports ..... 509
Chapter 14: Sharing Information over a Local Area Network ..... 537
Chapter 15: Publishing Data on the Web ..... 555
Part V: Protecting and Maintaining Database Files
Chapter 16: Securing Database Files ..... 603
Chapter 17: Backing Up & Maintaining Database Files ..... 631
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Appendices
A: Menu and Keyboard Shortcut Reference ..... 649
B: Function Reference ..... 665
C: ScriptMaker Reference ..... 689
D: FileMaker Pro Version History ..... 711
Index ..... 717
L'auteur - Maria Langer
Maria Langer a écrit plus de 70 ouvrages informatiques sur Mac OS X, Microsoft Word, et Microsoft Excel, ainsi que des centaines d'articles pour des journaux et sites web. Elle travaille sur Macintosh depuis 1989 et aime particulièrement transmettre ses astuces d'utilisation.
Caractéristiques techniques
| PAPIER | |
| Éditeur(s) | Apress |
| Auteur(s) | Maria Langer |
| Parution | 12/06/1998 |
| Nb. de pages | 400 |
| Format | 233 x 187 |
| EAN13 | 9780124365759 |
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