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
12 | Introducing FileMaker Pro
Suggested reading
Here are some suggestions for using the documentation to help you learn how
to do specific tasks in FileMaker Pro.
Note If your database was developed using FileMaker Pro Advanced, you may
see customized menus or tooltips for layout objects. For an overview of these
features, see Help.
Type of user Suggested reading
Data entry person Chapter 2, “Using databases,” in this guide
Small business owner or
educator who creates a
basic database to start, then
improves it over time
Chapter 3, “Creating databases,” in this guide. As features are
added to the database, refer to Help
Database administrator 1 All chapters in this guide
1 Help, for information on advanced topics
1 FileMaker Instant Web Publishing Guide
1 FileMaker ODBC and JDBC Guide
New FileMaker Pro user 1 Installation and New Features Guide for FileMaker Pro
and FileMaker
Pro Advanced
1 FileMaker Pro Tutorial
1 All chapters in this guide
User upgrading from a
previous version
1 Installation and New Features Guide for FileMaker Pro
and FileMaker
Pro Advanced
1 Chapter 7, “Converting databases from FileMaker Pro 6
and earlier,” in this guide
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