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
- Working with data in Table View
- Finding records
- Performing quick finds in Browse mode
- Making find requests in Find mode
- 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
- Viewing, repeating, or changing the last find
- Saving find requests
- Deleting and reverting requests
- 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
- Creating and changing fields
- Setting options for fields
- Creating database tables
- Creating layouts and reports
- Working with layout themes
- 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
- Creating and editing charts
- 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
- Setting up recurring imports
- 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
- Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets
- Creating accounts and privilege sets
- Viewing extended privileges
- Authorizing access to files
- Security measures
- Enhancing physical security
- Enhancing operating system security
- Establishing network security
- Backing up databases and other important files
- Installing, running, and upgrading antivirus software
- Chapter 7 Converting databases from FileMaker Pro 11 and earlier
- Index
Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing FileMaker Pro 7
About this guide 7
Using FileMaker Pro documentation 7
Where to find PDF documentation 7
Online Help 8
Templates, examples, and more information 8
Suggested reading 8
FileMaker Pro overview 9
Creating simple or complex databases 9
Using layouts to display, enter, and print data 9
Finding, sorting, and replacing data 10
Protecting databases 11
Creating scripts to automate tasks 11
Sharing and exchanging data 11
Saving and sending data in other formats 12
Chapter 2
Using databases 13
About database fields and records 13
Opening files 15
Opening multiple windows per file 18
Closing windows and files 19
Saving files 19
What FileMaker Pro doesn’t save 20
About modes 21
Using the status toolbar 21
Viewing records 21
Selecting the active record 23
Moving through records 24
Adding and duplicating records 24
Adding and duplicating related records 25
Deleting records 26
Entering data 26
Selecting a field 26
Entering and changing data in fields 27
Working with data in Table View 28
Displaying data in Table View 28
Working with records in Table View 29