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
Laying out and arranging information 3-7
Keep these points in mind:
1 To see how a layout displays information on the screen, choose
Browse from the Mode menu. To see how a layout will print, choose
Preview from the Mode menu.
1 You can display a specified layout every time you open a document.
See “Setting document preferences” on page 9-7.
Using Standard, Single-page form, and Blank layouts
Standard, Single-page form, and Blank layouts are good for browsing
and data entry. You can view or add records one by one, with or without
headers and footers. With a Blank layout, you build a custom browse or
entry screen.
The Standard layout is a good choice for use with FileMaker Pro Web
Companion Instant Web Publishing. Text styles and graphics do not
display when you publish a database using Instant Web Publishing, so a
basic layout – such as Standard, Single-page form, with headers and
footers deleted if you like – is all that is necessary. For more information
see chapter 11, “Publishing files on the Web.”
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
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