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| FileMaker Pro 6 Bible | 
enlarge | Author: Steven A. Schwartz Publisher: Wiley Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating: 6 reviews Sales Rank: 739392
Media: Paperback Edition: 1 Number Of Items: 1 Pages: 900 Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8 Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 1.8
ISBN: 0764519964 Dewey Decimal Number: 005.7565 UPC: 785555859456 EAN: 9780764519963 ASIN: 0764519964
Publication Date: November 20, 2002 Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Promotion: Save $5.00 when you spend $25.00 or more on Qualifying Items offered by Amazon.com. Enter code BMLSAVES at checkout. Terms and Conditions Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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Great coverage! June 30, 2004 4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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.
Beginners only! May 4, 2003 11 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book was advertised as having a reader level from beginner to advanced; although it was thoughtful and well laid out, it is for beginners only. The author manages no more with 900+ pages then what FileMaker does in roughly 200 pages with their boxed manual. If your thinking about making this purchase, reread the manuals that came with FileMaker and spend your money on something useful. I was hoping for a lot more.
Lame Book March 15, 2003 0 out of 7 found this review helpful
Don't buy this; the tool stinks and book doesn't provide very good example. FMPro is a badly written piece of software.
Plugins? March 12, 2003 2 out of 5 found this review helpful
It says there's a whole chapter on plugins but I only find one plugin covered in depth and that one BRIEFLY. Hmph. I'll look elsewhere.
not for Advanced users March 11, 2003 7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am pleased with this book it will take you from beginner to intermediate in just a short while. I was however disappointed that it didn't go into a more advanced section for writing complex calculations and scripts. If you are staring out or need a reference book this will do. If you need to write complex scripts and calculations your better off looking else ware.
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