U.M. (Windows)
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
- 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
- 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
- Appendix D: Linking and embedding objects
- Index
- Quick Reference
Quick Reference
Keyboard and mouse shortcuts
Working with layout objects
Align objects using the current settings Ctrl+K
Align to grid off while resizing/moving an object Alt+resize/ Alt+drag
Bring an object forward Ctrl+Shift+F
Constrain a line to 45
°
increments Ctrl+drag
Constrain a rectangle to a square Ctrl+drag
Constrain an oval to a circle Ctrl+drag
Constrain movement to vertical or horizontal Shift+drag
Constrain resizing to vertical or horizontal Shift+resize
Display an object’s format Alt+double-click
Drag the selected layout part past an object Alt+drag
Duplicate by dragging Ctrl+drag
Group objects Ctrl+G
Lock an object Ctrl+H
Move the selected object one pixel at a time Arrow keys
Redefine a field on a layout Double-click
Reorder the selected part Shift+drag
Re-orient the part labels Ctrl+click
Reset the default format based on an object Ctrl+click
Select items partially contained
in the marquee
Ctrl+drag
Select objects by type Ctrl+Shift+A
Send an object backward Ctrl+Shift+J
Set Alignment dialog box Ctrl+Shift+K
Show/Hide T-squares Ctrl+T
Square the object being resized Ctrl+resize
Toggle the current tool with the Pointer tool
(or Ctrl+Enter for portables)
Enter
(numeric keypad)
Ungroup objects Ctrl+Shift+G
Unlock an object Ctrl+Shift+H
Formatting text (Layout and Browse)
Align text center Ctrl+\
Align text left Ctrl+Shift+L, Ctrl+[
Align text right Ctrl+Shift+R, Ctrl+]
Insert a tab character in text Ctrl+Tab
Next point size down Ctrl+,
Next point size up Ctrl+.
Nonbreaking space Ctrl+Space bar
One point larger Ctrl+Shift+>
One point smaller Ctrl+Shift+<
Selecting text (Layout and Browse)
Extend selection to end of line Shift+End
Extend selection to end of text Ctrl+Shift+End
Extend selection to next end of word Ctrl+Shift+
B
Extend selection to previous start of word
Ctrl+Shift+
A
Extend selection to start of line Shift+Home
Extend selection to start of text Ctrl+Shift+Home
Move insertion point to end of line End
Move insertion point to end of text Ctrl+End
Move insertion point to next word Ctrl+
B
Move insertion point to previous word
Ctrl+
A
Move insertion point to start of line Home
Move insertion point to start of text Ctrl+Home
Select a word Double-click
Select a line Triple-click
Select a paragraph Four clicks
Select entire contents of a text area Five clicks or
Ctrl+A
Editing
Copy the found set (Browse) Ctrl+Shift+C
Delete record, layout, or request Ctrl+E
Delete record without confirmation Ctrl+Shift+E
Delete selection/next character Delete
Delete selection/previous character Backspace
Duplicate record, layout object, or request Ctrl+D
New record, layout, or request Ctrl+N
Next field (Browse and Find) Tab
Next record, layout, or request Ctrl+
D
, or
Shift+Page Down
Paste a merge field (Layout) Ctrl+M
Paste from the index (Browse and Find) Ctrl+I
Paste from the last record (Browse and Find) Ctrl+’
Paste from the last record
and move to the next field
Ctrl+Shift+’
Formatting text (Layout and Browse)