User manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introducing FileMaker Pro
- Chapter 2 Using databases
- About database fields and records
- Opening files
- Opening multiple windows per file
- Closing windows and files
- Saving files
- About modes
- Viewing records
- Adding and duplicating records
- Deleting records
- Entering data
- Finding records
- Making a find request
- Performing quick finds based on data in one field
- Finding text and characters
- Finding numbers, dates, times, and timestamps
- Finding ranges of information
- Finding data in related fields
- Finding empty or non-empty fields
- Finding duplicate values
- Finding records that match multiple criteria
- Finding records except those matching criteria
- Saving find requests
- Deleting and reverting requests
- Viewing, repeating, or changing the last find
- Hiding records from a found set and viewing hidden records
- Finding and replacing data
- Sorting records
- Previewing and printing databases
- Automating tasks with scripts
- Backing up database files
- Setting preferences
- Chapter 3 Creating databases
- Planning a database
- Creating a FileMaker Pro file
- Defining database fields
- Using supplemental fields
- Setting options for fields
- Defining database tables
- Creating layouts and reports
- Setting up a layout to print records in columns
- Working with objects on a layout
- Working with fields on a layout
- Working with parts on a layout
- Chapter 4 Working with related tables and files
- Chapter 5 Sharing and exchanging data
- Sharing databases on a network
- Importing and exporting data
- Saving and sending data in other formats
- Sending email messages based on record data
- Supported import/export file formats
- ODBC and JDBC
- Methods of importing data into an existing file
- About adding records
- About updating existing records
- About updating matching records
- About the importing process
- Converting a data file to a new FileMaker Pro file
- About the exporting process
- Working with external data sources
- Publishing databases on the web
- Chapter 6 Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets
- Chapter 7 Converting databases from FileMaker Pro 6 and earlier
- Chapter 8 Security measures
- Index
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Templates, examples, and more information
FileMaker Pro includes database template files (Starter Solutions) that you can
use to quickly get started. Starter Solutions take advantage of the best new
FileMaker
Pro features, to help you create the most effective database solution
for your needs. When you start creating databases, check the list of templates
to see if one is available that suits your needs.
The English Extras folder contains references and examples to help you with
specific features such as XML support.
You can find more information, tips, and database ideas on the FileMaker
website at www.filemaker.com.
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