1. Welcome to FileMaker Pro

If you’re interested in FileMaker Pro and have gone so far as to purchase this book, chances are you have a good idea of what a database is. As a matter of fact, you’re probably anxious to launch FileMaker Pro and create a database to meet your specific needs. Don’t worry—we get to that soon enough.

However, before we dive into FileMaker Pro, it is important that you truly understand what a database is. This background will help you understand the true power that FileMaker Pro provides and help you create your own ...

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