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Lesson 7
Simplifying data entry 45
Enter data using value lists 45
Define a value list 45
Assign a value list to a field and display it as radio buttons 46
Generate values with a calculation field 47
Create a calculation field 47
Test your calculation 49
Automatically enter a serial number 49
Create a field for serial numbers 49
For more information 50
Lesson 8
Automating tasks with buttons and scripts 51
Perform a task using a button 51
Create the button 51
Perform a series of tasks using a script 52
About scripts 52
Create a script to preview the Labels layout 52
Assign a script to a button 53
Rename the button 54
Test the button 54
For more information 54
Lesson 9
Creating and running reports 55
About summary reports 55
Create a dynamic report in Table View 55
Examine the data in Table View 55
Hide data not needed in the report 55
Group and sort data and define a summary field 56
Label grouped data and remove duplicate data values 56
Use an assistant to create a report with grouped data and totals 58
About layouts for subsummary reports 58
Create a subsummary report with totals 58
Save and send a report as a PDF file 64
For more information 64
Lesson 10
Charting data 65
Create a pie chart 65
For more information 66