Filemaker Pro 4: A Developer's Guide - Softcover

Kennedy, Alex

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201360691 ISBN 13: 9780201360691

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 1999

Synopsis

Filled with examples and short-cuts, an in-depth guide to the latest release of FileMaker Pro shows readers how to use the database management system to secure information on the Internet and integrate it into their databases. Original. (Intermediate).

About this title

About the Author

Alex Kennedy was formerly the Claris European Training Manager based in the UK. He also worked in Germany for two years with additional responsibilities for the CSA program, where he worked closely with consultants and developers on their requirements for creating high quality, low cost solutions for customers. He has now set up on his own and provides training and consultancy services to a wide range of professionals in fields related to his experience developing database solutions.

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From the Back Cover

Key Features

Overview of new FMP4.0

features

Existing material is

revised and clarified and new, more

practical examples added

Introduces the concepts of

web programming using HTML and CDML

(Claris Dynamic Mark up Language)

Revised tips and tricks

Updated material on

networking to take into account new

web support as well as Windows NT

support

5 new chapters on web

publishing, working with Claris

HomePage 3.0, intro to HTML, intro

to CDML, advanced CDML

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From the Inside Flap

This book has been completely revised to provide detailed coverage of the latest release of FileMaker Pro, versions 4.0 and 4.1 which is a fully relational database management system available for the Apple Macintosh and the Windows 95 and Windows 98 operating system for PCIs.

This book begins with an introduction to the basic concepts and ideas behind relational theory. It progresses to consider the issues involved in building a successful relational database. The emphasis here is on data modelling and how to ensure that the database model that you use is the most appropriate for your requirements.

The second part of this book is a comprehensive description of the features of FileMaker Pro 4.0 and 4.1. It focuses on a range of issues that developers and experienced users alike may encounter and highlights the ways in which FileMaker Pro 4.x provides a number of different approaches to solving problems that may arise.

The book is best read while working with FileMaker Pro 4.x so that you can try out some of the ideas and examples included on the accompanying CD-ROM and see the results for yourself. I have done my best to ensure that all examples work, but if you do come across any problems, please contact the publisher.

When you have read this book, you will be able to develop successful FileMaker Pro 4.x databases and be familiar enough with the software to be able to discover four yourself what is not explicitly included in the text. As your knowledge and experience grow, you may continue to use the book as a reference source on particular topics. What is important is that I have not attempted to describe every single command exhaustively, nor every method of manipulating data in FileMaker Pro. DonIt forget that FileMaker Pro offers a rich and rewarding development environment and there is always more than one route to solve any given problem.

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Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

This book is a detailed guide to the latest release of FileMaker Pro version 4.0 - a cross-platform relational database management system designed for use on PCs running Windows 95, 98 or NT. Version 4.0 represents a major step forward by allowing database developers to display and capture information on the world wide web and integrate it with their databases. Aimed at developers who need to master the power and functionality of a fully relational web database, this book will help create professional, networked business solutions. For those who are already familiar with previous versions of FileMaker Pro, it provides an in-depth tutorial on the key features of the new release.

This book will explain: -how to ensure you use the most appropriate database model for your requirements -how to publish your database on the web -how to use Claris HomePage 3.0 to tailor the appearance of your database on the web -how to make your web database secure and control access privileges -how to use the seven new web companion functions - plug-ins that add to the standard functions -how to make the most of ScriptMaker enhancements allowing URLs and Emails to be sent

Incorporating introductions to relational theory, HTML and CDML, this new edition of the popular Developer's Guide uses brand new, practical examples to illustrate the functions of FileMaker Pro4.0. The CD-ROM contains examples of features described in the text, demonstration applications from FMP4.0 developers and trial versions of FileMaker software including FileMaker Pro4.0, Claris HomePage 3.0 and XXX. FileMaker Pro offers end-users and developers alike a unique and friendly user interface with which to build sophisticated applications. FileMaker Pro4.0 enables them to take a further leap forward and connect their databases to the world via the Internet.

Edition details

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0201360691
• ISBN 13: 9780201360691
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 478