This is the Safari online edition of the printed book.

The most detailed, sophisticated guide to using FileMaker -- and building state-of-the-art solutions with it

• An absolutely essential book for every FileMaker user: contains in-depth coverage of FileMaker's thoroughly revamped interface and improved feature set

• Covers all versions of FileMaker : FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, and FileMaker Server/FileMaker Server

• Includes detailed, step-by-step guides to building new solutions, from scratch and with FileMaker Starter Solutions

FileMaker Pro In Depth is the most detailed and authoritative reference to the new FileMaker family of products. Long-time FileMaker consultant and author Jesse Feiler systematically covers every FileMaker product: FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, and FileMaker Server/FileMaker Server Advanced. Feiler presents extensive coverage of the new FileMaker interface, as well as step-by-step guides to developing and using custom FileMaker solutions with the latest FileMaker features. He thoroughly addresses building FileMaker solutions from scratch, as well as customizing FileMaker's two dozen "out of the box" Starter Solutions. In addition, Feiler provides a set of downloadable solutions specifically designed for this book. The book's extensive solutions-building coverage ranges from designing effective relational databases through developing for multiuser deploying; creating portals to leveraging FileMaker's sophisticated solution architecture. The book also contains a full chapter on debugging and troubleshooting. Users can rely on FileMaker Pro In Depth for advanced information available in no other book. For example, Feiler provides start-to-finish, best-practices guidance on: " Converting pre-FileMaker Pro scripts and interfaces " Using FileMaker's built-in Web publishing tools, including the new FileMaker iPhone template " Networking FileMaker " Integrating FileMaker with databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL

Amazon.com® Reader Reviews (Ranked by Helpfulness)

Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 4 Ratings

Fantastic knowledge and ability to share that knowledge - 2009-04-13
Reviewer Rating:
I have been using FileMaker Pro since version 5 and have read tons of books on the subject plus watched even more training videos. This book really took me by surprise.

Not being a novice user I anticipated that a lot of the book would review skills I already have. Instead, starting from the very first chapter, I began to understand those skills at a deeper level, which helped some more advanced topics become easier to tackle.

The author, Jesse Feiler, wrote a FileMaker Pro 8 book, which was good, but this book is so much better, it is hard to believe the same person wrote both! Whether you are new to FileMaker or are a hard core user, you will benefit from this book.

Not a normally good QUE book - 2009-05-21
Reviewer Rating:
I purchased both the Missing Manual Filemaker 9& 10, and this In Depth, and I have to say the Missing Manual series is definitely easier to read and absorb. What's missing in In Depth is the following along of an application build, and the In Depth seems rushed like its trying to cram in information that doesn't tie to a flowing thought track.

In Depth, really. - 2009-05-15
Reviewer Rating:
I was looking for a book that would take me away from trying to introduce me to FileMaker. I have been programming in FileMaker for years and version is the best one yet, runs neck in neck with the Bible version. The language is easy to understand and easy to recall. It will definitely open your eyes to the basics and the technical. Finally a book that I can reread.

excellent - 2009-04-26
Reviewer Rating:
If you are somewhat familiar with FM, this book will boost your understanding to the next level.

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