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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5. To enhance or modify the layout, see the appropriate sections later in
this chapter.
Note Depending on the printer you use, you might not need the header.
Arranging records in columns
Instead of using a Columnar report or Extended columnar layout, you
can set columns for a layout. For example, print phone directories with
the records in several columns. Print records:
1 down the page (column by column), for reports like directories,
where you read from top to bottom, column by column
1 across the page (row by row), for reports like mailing labels, to use
the fewest number of rows and conserve label stock
If you Do this
Manually feed envelopes into a
center-feed printer
Keep the header and adjust it, as necessary, to
match the printing to the envelope size.
Manually feed envelopes into a right
edge-feed printer
Keep the header and adjust it, as necessary, to
match the printing to the envelope size. (A good
rule of thumb for the header size is to subtract the
envelope height from 8.5 inches.)
Manually feed envelopes into a left
edge-feed printer
Delete the header, and insert a footer. Adjust the
footer, as necessary, to match the printing to the
envelope size.
Use a laser or ink jet printer that
automatically feeds envelopes
Choose Page Setup from the File menu, and then
select No. 10 Envelope paper size. Customize the
Envelope layout, and then delete the header.
Choose FileMaker Help Index from the or Help menu, and then type:
E envelope layout
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Each block is a record
Down first
Across first