OpenOffice.org 2 Base Getting Started

Offers a concise introduction to Base's features and techniques, as well as database design fundamentals.Base is the database component of OpenOffice.org, a free, open-source suite of applications. In OpenOffice.org 2 Base Getting Started, David Rivers offers a concise introduction to the application's features and techniques. He also teaches database design fundamentals along the way. David shows how Base can be used by all levels of users to create and modify tables, forms, queries, and reports. He demonstrates how to use wizards, design views, and SQL views. David also explains how Base can be connected to a variety of data sources, including Microsoft Access and Excel files, or used on its own, thanks to its built-in database engine. Exercise files accompany the course. Topics include: Planning and designing a database Working with tables, fields, and records Creating relationships between tables Refining query results with sorting and filters Printing, emailing, and exporting reports as PDFs