FileMaker Pro 13 Absolute Beginner's Guide

Make the most of FileMaker Pro 13 without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to create FileMaker Pro databases that perform well, are easy to manage, solve problems, and achieve your goals! Even if you ve never used FileMaker Pro before, you ll learn how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. FileMaker Pro has never, ever been this simple!

Who knew how simple FileMaker Pro 13 could be?

This is the easiest, most practical beginner s guide to using the powerful new FileMaker Pro 13 database program simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do!

Here s a small sample of what you ll learn:

Get comfortable with the FileMaker Pro environment, and discover all you can do with it

Create complete databases instantly with Starter Solutions

Design custom databases that efficiently meet your specific needs

Identify the right tables, fields, and relationships; create new databases from scratch

Expand your database to integrate new data and tables

Craft layouts that make your database easier and more efficient to use

Quickly find, sort, organize, import, and export data

Create intuitive, visual reports and graphs for better decision-making

Use scripts to automate a wide variety of routine tasks

Safeguard databases with accounts, privileges, and reliable backups

Share data with colleagues running iPads, iPhones, Windows computers, or Macs

Take your data with you through FileMaker Go

Master expert tips and hidden features you d never find on your own

And much more