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| FileMaker Pro 8: The Missing Manual | 
 enlarge | Authors: Geoff Coffey, Susan Prosser
Publisher: Pogue Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 762
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Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7 x 1.5
ISBN: 0596005792
Dewey Decimal Number: 005.7565
EAN: 9780596005795
ASIN: 0596005792
Publication Date: September 23, 2005
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FileMaker Pro 8: The Missing Manual February 27, 2006
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Very good - somehow this book manages to cover the basics and get to the more complex aspects in clear understandable terms. I'm sure for the power user there's stuff missing but for a mid skill user who (for example) wants to use portals effectively it's very clear.
A Well Structured Reference December 12, 2005
I've been using Filemaker since it was originally developed by Claris (or was it Apple?); I currently am using Filemaker Pro 7.0 v3 on my Apple computers. I obtained "The Missing Manual for Filemaker Pro 8" to evaluate those features that are "new" to FP 8 or a significant improvement over an existing FP 7 capability. This evaluation of new benefits would justify the expense of purchasing an upgrade to Filemaker Pro 8.
The Introduction section does provide a succinct summary of the new features of FP 8. I've read the book as a reference and training manual.
"The Missing Manual for Filemaker Pro 8" is a comprehensive and detailed document that is replete with descriptive words, well chosen illustrations AND builds upon a comprehensive set of sample database files available from the www.missingmanuals.com web site. These sample files greatly ease the task of learning the features of Filemaker Pro. Like all Missing Manual books, the web site provides valuable errata in addition to the working examples.
This is a valuable reference (and now a well thumbed resource) whether you are new to Filemaker Pro, an experienced database developer or a "professional" database designer.
 How To Use FileMaker Pro Like A Pro November 24, 2005
40 out of 42 found this review helpful
For anyone that uses FileMaker Pro on a daily basis, this book is an absolute steal. With over 700 pages of relevant information, the authors go beyond this applications basic use as digital address book and really get into the details of what makes this a great application. With tons of pictures and clear detail how to follow along, the authors start with the basic use of displaying and inputting people data and go far beyond that, discussing design of databases and learning how to script FileMaker Pro to get this program to do nearly anything you need it to! Reports, exporting data to other formats, or publishing to the web, this book has it all!
A must read for any FileMaker Pro user who wants to get the most out of their experience and learn the ins and outs.
***** RECOMMENDED
A must have for FileMaker users November 13, 2005
50 out of 52 found this review helpful
This is definitely a must have book for FileMaker users. Not only does it have in depth coverage of all of the front-facing features. It also has an excellent theory section on database design which is really critical regardless of what database technology you use. It's tough to find a solid practical theory lesson on database design in any book and this walkthrough is great. If for that section alone this book is worth the money.
for simple databases October 9, 2005
7 out of 36 found this review helpful
FileMaker Pro is essentially a very nice front end to a relational database. Aimed at people like you who might not have a strong background in SQL or database theory, but who do need to commit information to a database.
As with other books in the Missing Manual series, the tone is lighthearted. But it does not entirely conceal the fact that FileMaker is still nontrivial to learn. Despite the huge efforts put into the program by its developers, the database issues cannot all be finessed. Though, granted, if you have only one table, then no matter how many columns or rows, FileMaker Pro should be well adequate. More realistically, once you have several interrelated tables, some of you should seriously consider going whole hog and learning a full SQL approach.
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