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
4-8 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
The movie in a container field is a reference to a QuickTime movie file.
If you move the database to a different computer, move the movie file
as well (unless you have access to it through an AppleShare network
server).
Pasting graphics, movies, and sounds from the Clipboard
Cut or copy a graphic, movie, or sound in a different application by
putting it on the Clipboard. Then paste it into a FileMaker Pro container
field.
1. After you cut or copy the graphic, movie, or sound to the Clipboard,
open the FileMaker Pro file to paste into.
2. In Browse mode, display the record to paste into, or add a new record.
3. Select the container field, and then choose Paste from the Edit menu.
To delete graphics, movies, or sounds,
select the container field and
press Delete, or use drag and drop to move the item to the trash (see
“Using drag and drop to move information” on page 4-13).
Note You can also drag and drop graphics and sounds into container
fields. See “Using drag and drop to move information” on page 4-13.
Recording and playing sounds
With Sound Control Panel and a microphone, you can play and record
sound.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E playing
To Do this
Record a sound Double-click a blank container field. In the Sound Record
dialog box, click Record.
Play a sound Double-click the field where the sound is stored.
Stop or pause recording In the Sound Record dialog box, click Stop or Pause.
Play back a recording In the Sound Record dialog box, click Play.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E sounds
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