FileMaker Pro. Made Easy

Databases have a reputation for being complicated, but they don't have to be. FileMaker Pro has long been one of my favorite database applications because you can start with something as simple as a recipe collection and gradually build a sophisticated application with related tables, calculations, reports, and automated scripts.

FileMaker Pro Made Easy is intended for the everyday user who wants to understand what a database can do without becoming a professional database developer. We'll begin with the basics, including creating a simple database from scratch and converting information you've already stored in Excel. From there, we'll explore FileMaker's powerful Find capabilities, learn how scripts can automate repetitive tasks, and see how calculations and summaries can turn stored data into useful information.

You don't need programming experience to get started. Bring a little curiosity and patience, and we'll take FileMaker one step at a time. The goal isn't to teach you everything FileMaker can do. It's to teach you enough to make FileMaker do something useful for you.