Introduction to LibreOffice Base 4.0

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This book is a comprehensive guide to LibreOffice Base 4.0, which is the database component of LibreOffice. It makes use of the HSQLDB database engine to create database documents and has the ability to access databases created by other popular database programs. These programs include Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle and PostgreSQL. Base also includes additional functionality that lets you create full data-driven applications.

The book uses two example databases to introduce the major features and functions of Base. It covers the following:

– Creation of a database
– Accessing external databases
– Creation and use of tables in relational databases
– Creation and use of forms for data entry
– Using queries to bring together data from different tables, calculate results and filter records
– Creating reports using the Report Builder
– Linking databases to external forms and documents such as those used in mail merge
– Filtering and searching data
– Using macros to prevent input errors, simplify tasks and enhance form usability
– Maintaining databases

Publisher: Samurai Media Limited (July 18, 2015)
Language: English
Paperback: 260 pages
ISBN-10: 9881443571
ISBN-13: 978-9881443571
Item Weight: 1.34 pounds
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.59 x 11 inches