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 layout parts
- Working with layout object, part, and background styles
- 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
159
Fields
adding in Table View 63
adding to a layout 89
creating and changing 57
creating in Manage Database dialog box 61
creating in Table View 63
defining 57
deleting definition 62
deleting from a layout 91
described 15
displaying 10
, 73
empty or non-empty, finding 38
entry options 67
, 91
formatting 93
formatting data 93
global 71
hiding or showing in Table View 63
indexing 71
maximum characters in 28
merge 92
naming 60
, 61
options 62
placing on a layout 89
removing from a layout 91
restricting data entry 99
selecting 27
, 88
stored and unstored results 71
text baselines 94
types 58
typing in 28
validation options 69
File formats, import/export 130
File options 50, 149
File paths 127
File references. See data sources
File sharing, enabling 125
FileMaker Go
and sharing files 124
designing layouts for using screen stencils 87
extended privileges for 139
layout themes for 78
privileges for 147
FileMaker Pro
documentation information 8
file format 130
product overview 10
FileMaker Pro Advanced 9
FileMaker Pro format 130
FileMaker Server
described 146
privileges for 139
, 148
recommended use 124
uploading database files to 129
FileMaker WebDirect
described 12
, 124, 136
privileges for 147
Filename extension, fmp12 18
Files
accounts 138
authorizing access for 148
authorizing access to protected files 12
, 148
backing up 50
cloning 21
closing 20
converting 154
copying 20
creating 55
described 15
duplicating 21
encrypted connection (SSL) to host 18
, 127
exporting to 135
hosted 18
, 127
opening 16
opening across platforms 18
planning 51
privilege sets 138
protecting 137
remote 17
saving 20
saving as self-contained copies 21
shared
on web 136
planning security for 142
templates, described 55
Filtering records in portals 120
Find mode, described 22
Find requests
See also Finding records
adding new 39
broadening criteria 40
deleting 41
described 32
editing 41
mixing find and omit 40
multiple 39
, 40
narrowing criteria 39
operators in 33
, 37
order of 41
repeating 41
reverting 41
Finding and replacing field values
described 42
panel controls 43
popovers 43