U.M. (Mac OS)
Table Of Contents
- Preface: Getting help
- Chapter 1: FileMakerPro basics
- Chapter 2: Creating a database file
- Chapter 3: Laying out and arranging information
- Understanding layouts
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- Working with predefined layout types
- Arranging records in columns
- Managing layouts
- Working with layout parts
- Changing layout parts
- Working with all object types
- Working with graphic objects
- Working with fields in a layout
- Adding fields to a layout
- Adding merge fields
- Deleting a field from a layout
- Defining display formats for fields
- Determining data entry in fields
- Setting the tab order for data entry
- Adding scroll bars to fields
- Formatting repeating fields
- Adding borders, fill, and baselines to fields
- Defining value lists
- Formatting fields with value lists
- Working with text
- Chapter 4: Working with information in records
- Working in Browse mode
- Adding data to a file
- Selecting a field for data entry
- Adding and duplicating records
- Entering and changing data in fields
- Working with container fields
- Entering data from a value list
- Viewing and inserting data from another source
- Copying and moving values and records
- Using drag and drop to move information
- Replacing field values
- Working with records
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- Finding information
- Deleting records
- Sorting records
- Chapter 5: Using ScriptMaker and buttons
- Chapter 6: Previewing and printing information
- Chapter 7: Networking and access privileges
- Chapter 8: Importing and exporting data
- Chapter 9: Customizing FileMakerPro
- Chapter 10: Using data from related files
- Chapter 11: Publishing files on the Web
- About the World Wide Web
- About FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Publishing your database on the Web—an overview
- Getting ready to publish your files on the Web
- Setting up FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Configuring FileMaker Pro Web Companion
- Setting up Instant Web Publishing
- Database security
- Helping Web users find your database
- Custom Web Publishing
- Appendix A: Recovering damaged files
- Appendix B: Working with international files
- Appendix C: Summary of functions
- Index
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An object is selected when you finish drawing it. To deselect an object,
click a blank area of the layout or any tool in the tool panel.
Adding graphics in a layout
You can add graphics anywhere on a layout. Use a graphic in a layout
instead of a container field whenever you want the same image (like a
company logo) on every record or report.
1. Copy the graphic from the application it was created in.
2. In the FileMaker Pro layout, choose Paste from the Edit menu.
3. Position and resize the graphic as needed in the layout.
See “Positioning and sizing objects” on page 3-40 and “Resizing
objects” on page 3-50. You resize the display of a graphic without
changing its original size.
Keep these points in mind:
1 You can import a graphic by choosing Import/Export from the File
menu, and then choosing Import Picture. See “Working with container
fields” on page 4-6.
1 To display a different graphic, sound, or movie in each record, add a
container field. See “Formatting graphics in individual container
fields” on page 3-67.
1 You can also import a graphic onto a layout. When you import a
graphic, you can choose to store the graphic in the database file or
externally. If you move or delete a graphic file that’s stored
externally, FileMaker Pro can’t display the graphic on the layout. See
“Importing graphics” on page 4-6.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E drawing
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E graphics
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