User manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1 Introducing FileMaker Pro
- Chapter 2 Using FileMaker Pro
- About fields and records
- Opening and closing files
- Opening multiple windows per file
- Saving files
- About modes
- Viewing records
- Adding and duplicating records
- Deleting records
- Entering data
- Working with data in Table View
- Finding records
- Sorting records
- Previewing and printing files
- Backing up files
- Setting preferences
- Chapter 3 Designing and creating solutions
- Planning a solution
- Creating a FileMaker Pro file
- Creating and changing fields
- Setting options for fields
- Creating database tables
- Creating layouts and reports
- Working with layout themes
- Working with layout object, part, and background styles
- 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
- Creating and editing charts
- Chapter 4 Working with related tables and files
- Chapter 5 Sharing data
- Sharing databases on a network
- Importing and exporting 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 solutions on the web
- Chapter 6 Protecting files
- 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 Using FileMaker Pro Advanced
- Index
Contents
Chapter 1
Introducing FileMaker Pro 7
About this guide 7
Working with FileMaker Pro 7
FileMaker Pro documentation 7
FileMaker Pro Help 7
Getting Started tour 8
Starter Solutions 8
Suggested reading 8
FileMaker Pro overview 8
Using layouts to display, enter, and print data 9
Finding, sorting, and replacing data 10
Protecting files 11
Automating tasks with scripts 11
Sharing and exchanging data 12
Saving and sending data in other formats 12
Chapter 2
Using FileMaker Pro 13
About fields and records 13
Opening and closing files 15
Opening multiple windows per file 16
Saving files 17
About modes 18
Using the status toolbar 18
Viewing records 19
Selecting the current record 21
Moving through records 21
Adding and duplicating records 22
Adding and duplicating related records 23
Deleting records 24
Entering data 24
Selecting a field 24
Entering and changing data in fields 25
Working with data in Table View 26
Displaying data in Table View 26
Working with records in Table View 27