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
Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing FileMaker Pro 8
About this guide 8
Using FileMaker Pro documentation 8
Where to find PDF documentation 8
FileMaker Pro Help 8
Getting Started tour 9
Starter Solutions 9
Suggested reading 9
FileMaker Pro overview 10
Creating simple or complex database solutions 10
Using layouts to display, enter, and print data 10
Finding, sorting, and replacing data 11
Protecting databases 12
Creating scripts to automate tasks 12
Sharing and exchanging data 12
Saving and sending data in other formats 13
Chapter 2
Using databases 14
About database fields and records 14
Opening files 16
Opening multiple windows per file 19
Closing windows and files 20
Saving files 20
What FileMaker Pro doesn’t save 21
About modes 22
Using the status toolbar 22
Viewing records 22
Selecting the current record 24
Moving through records 24
Adding and duplicating records 25
Adding and duplicating related records 26
Deleting records 27
Entering data 27
Selecting a field 27
Entering and changing data in fields 28
Working with data in Table View 29
Displaying data in Table View 29
Working with records in Table View 30