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Creating a database
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2. Type a name for the file (choose a different folder, if needed), then click Save.
Windows: For Save as type, select FileMaker Files. If you don't type a file extension,
FileMaker
Pro adds .fmp12 to the filename. (To view file extensions in Windows, see the
Windows operating system Help.)
FileMaker Pro creates the file, displays a blank, empty file in Layout mode, and displays the
Field Picker dialog box, where you can define fields for the database and add them to the
layout.
3. Define the fields, drag the fields to the layout, then close the Field Picker dialog box.
See Defining fields in the Field Picker dialog box.
4. Add objects and other embellishments to the layout.
See Creating and managing layouts and reports.
5. Save and exit the layout.
Notes
• By default, choosing File menu > New Database displays an empty database in Layout
mode. You can change the default setting to display the Manage Database dialog box
whenever you choose File menu
> New Database to create a new database. See Setting
general preferences.
• To define tables, fields, and relationships, or to set field options in the Manage Database
dialog box, choose File menu
> Manage > Database. See Defining fields in the Manage
Database dialog box and Defining database tables.
• To add fields and records, define field types, and set options for fields in a spreadsheet-like
table, use the options in Table View. See
Working with data in Table View.
To create a file using a Starter Solution:
1. In FileMaker Pro, choose File menu > New From Starter Solution.
Tip You can use the FileMaker Quick Start Screen to create new files. Choose Help menu >
Quick Start Screen, click Use a Starter Solution, and continue with step 2.
2. Select All Solutions to view a list of all available solution files or choose a solution category
to narrow the list of choices.
Note If no solutions are listed, see Notes below.
3. Select a solution from the list (Windows) or the group of thumbnails (OS X), then click
Choose.
4. Type a name for the file (choose a different folder, if needed), then click Save.
Windows: For Save as type, select FileMaker Files. If you don't type a file extension,
FileMaker
Pro adds .fmp12 to the filename. (To view file extensions in Windows, see the
Windows operating system Help.)
FileMaker Pro creates the file on your disk and the file opens. This predesigned database
contains fields and buttons set up for tasks commonly performed in databases. This file contains
no data.
5. Click New Record in the status toolbar to add data to the file.