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Learn FileMaker Pro 16

The Comprehensive Guide to Building Custom Databases

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  • © 2017

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Authors:
  1. Mark Conway Munro

    1. Lewisburg, USA

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  • Plan and create database tables, fields, relationships
  • Use powerful SQL queries to create more efficient and powerful solutions
  • Automate tasks with scripts and plug-ins

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Table of contents (42 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xlvi
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  2. Using FileMaker

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Introducing FileMaker

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 3-17

    3. Exploring the Application

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 19-43

    4. Exploring a Database Window

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 45-60

    5. Working with Records

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 61-97

    6. Transferring Data

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 99-116

  3. Defining Data Structures

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 117-117
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    2. Working with Database Files

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 119-153

    3. Working with Tables

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 155-170

    4. Defining Fields

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 171-201

    5. Connecting Tables with Relationships

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 203-232

    6. Managing Containers

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 233-242

    7. Managing Value Lists

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 243-254

  4. Writing Formulas and Using Functions

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 255-255
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    2. Writing Formulas

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 257-290

    3. Text Functions

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 291-312

    4. Text Functions (JSON)

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 313-320

    5. Text Formatting Functions

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 321-326

    6. Number Functions

      • Mark Conway Munro
      Pages 327-334
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About this book

Extend FileMaker's built-in functionality and totally customize your data management environment with specialized functions and menus to super-charge the results and create a truly unique and focused experience. This book includes everything a beginner needs to get started building databases with FileMaker and contains advanced tips and techniques that the most seasoned professionals will appreciate. Written by a long time FileMaker developer, this book contains material for developers of every skill level. 

FileMaker Pro 16 is a powerful database development application used by millions of people in diverse industries to simplify data management tasks, leverage their business information in new ways and automate many mundane tasks. A custom solution built with FileMaker can quickly tap into a powerful set of capabilities and technologies to offer users an intuitive and pleasing environment in which to achieve new levels of efficiency and professionalism. 





What You’ll learn

  • Create SQL queries to build fast and efficient formulas
  • Discover new features of version 16 such as JSON functions, Cards, Layout Object window, SortValues, UniqueValues, using variables in Data Sources 
  • Write calculations using built-in and creating your own custom functions
  • Discover the importance of a good approach to interface and technical design
  • Apply best practices for naming conventions and usage standards 
    • Explore advanced topics about designing professional, open-ended solutions and using advanced techniques
Who This Book Is For

Casual programmers, full time consultants and IT professionals. 


Authors and Affiliations

  • Lewisburg, USA

    Mark Conway Munro

About the author

Mark Munro is an author, software developer and entrepreneur. A 1988 introduction to FileMaker
led Mark to pursue a career as a developer. Soon after, he was using AppleScript and FileMaker for
information management and process automation. In 1994, Mark founded Write Track Media, a
computer consultancy to develop custom database and workflow automation solutions for clients.
Today, Mark continues in that mission, using AppleScript and FileMaker Pro in combination with
other tools and technologies to build time-saving systems for a diverse list of clients. Armed with
the conviction of the virtue of using of technology to free human focus from repetitive computer
tasks so they can pursue a higher level of productivity, Mark’s passion for the work is
unwavering. 

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