FileMaker Pro 7 for Windows and Macintosh

This task-based guide makes short work of Apple's increasingly sophisticated yet still easy-to-use database management program.

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Even with a program as elegant and easy to use as FileMaker Pro (which hides much of its complexity), databases can be daunting--especially for those who haven't had much experience with them. Not to worry! Here to provide quick access to all of FileMaker Pro's power--including the scores of features new to version 7--is a thoroughly updated Visual QuickStart Guide on the topic. Filled with simple step-by-step instructions, scads of screen shots, and numerous time-saving tips, this friendly guide will have you creating and designing databases, printing and networking, and publishing to the Web with FileMaker Pro in no time. And thanks to a smart organization and excellent index, those of you who are updating from previous versions will be able to jump directly to the new-feature information you're most interested in: the ability to open more than one window in the same database, an improved relational architecture that lets you store multiple tables within a single file, advanced security features, and more.