New to FileMaker Pro 13? This practical, approachable book will show you how to do exactly what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. The only FileMaker Pro 13 tutorial written from the beginner's viewpoint, FileMaker Pro 13 Absolute Beginner's Guide makes FileMaker more intuitive than it's ever been. Author Tim Dietrich draws on 20+ years of experience as a leading FileMaker solutions developer and instructor, including insider access to FileMaker's creators through his membership in the elite FileMaker Business Alliance. Using real-world examples and plenty of easy-to-understand visuals, Dietrich teaches you how to do all this: * Plan, design, and create databases that work reliably, perform well, and evolve smoothly * Expand your database, and effectively integrate new data and tables * Create layouts all your users can easily understand and efficiently work with * Find, sort, import, and export data * Create accurate, easy-to-use reports * Protect your database with accounts and privileges, and then share it safely * Back up your data * Take your data with you through FileMaker Go mobile solutions * Master expert tips and hidden features you'd never discover on your own * And much more