FileMaker Inc. on Wednesday announced the release of a new downloadable digital book, or e-book, called Creating a Database in FileMaker Pro 8.5: Visual QuickProject Guide. It’s free for anyone who purchases and registers FileMaker Pro 8.5 and other qualifying products through June 21, 2007.
Penned by Steve Schwartz, the guide is an update to his 2005 book published by Peachpit Press. It takes readers through the process of creating and using FileMaker databases, using full color graphics and directions.
Topics include an introduction to databases, defining data fields, creating a database layout, creating related tables, summary data reports, creating buttons, scripts and value lists, using a database and special features unique to FileMaker Pro 8.5.