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
8-10 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
1 Use the procedure in this section to export summary data. To export
subsummary data, see “Exporting subsummary data” on page 8-12.
1 To export repeating field values to SYLK, WKS, or DBF formats, see
“Exporting repeating field data” on page 8-14.
1 For information about exporting data from related fields, see
“Working with related files and fields” on page 10-30.
1 You can’t export data from a FileMaker Pro file to a remote database,
like SQL Server.
To export data:
1. Open the FileMaker Pro file and browse the records you want
to export.
Use Find, Omit, or Omit Multiple to create a found set.
2. Sort the records in the order you want them exported.
3. In Browse mode, choose Import/Export from the File menu, and then
choose Export Records.
In the dialog box, type a name, and then select a location for the file.
Important If another file with the same name already exists,
FileMaker Pro replaces the file.
4. Choose a file type from the Type pop-up menu, and then click Save.
5. In the Export Field Order dialog box, change the field order as
needed.
To Do this
Export fields Double-click a field to move it to the Field Order list. To
export all fields, click Move All.
Choose a file type that
the target application
supports
Type a name for the
exported file