Filemaker Pro 13 ― The Missing Manual

You don’t have to be a techie to use FileMaker Pro 13, but you do need to know what you’re doing. With clear, step-by-step instructions, this friendly guide shows you how to create a powerful database that lets you do almost anything with your data. Whether you’re running a business, printing a catalog, or planning a wedding, you’ll discover how to customize your database and put it to work on several devices.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Get started. Tour FileMaker Pro’s features and create your first database in minutes.
• Explore the entire platform. Use FileMaker on a desktop, server, WebDirect, or FileMaker Go.
• Catalog your data. View, sort, and shape information in dozens of ways.
• Create professional documents. Publish reports, invoices, and other documents with ease.
• Harness processing power. Use calculations and scripts to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.
• Add visual power and clarity. Create colorful charts to illustrate and summarize your data.
• Think like a developer. Dive into advanced topics like relational databases, scripting, and designing for multiple devices.

This bestselling book helps you use FileMaker Pro quickly and efficiently, whether you’re experienced with the program or just beginning.

Susan Prosser is a reformed journalist who's stopped trying to bring information to the people and now helps them manage the data they already have. She is a FileMaker Certified Developer and has developed FileMaker databases for 12 years, and also trains and writes curricula for other developers.

Stuart Gripman is the founder of Crooked Arm Corp, a full-service FileMaker Pro consulting and development firm based in Berkeley, California. A FileMaker Certified Developer, he has written for both Macworld and MacLife.