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
Contents VII
Performing, resuming, or stopping scripts 5-17
Using buttons with scripts 5-18
Defining buttons 5-19
Copying, changing, or deleting buttons 5-21
Examples of ScriptMaker scripts 5-21
Entering and printing data 5-21
Finding data 5-23
Displaying customized layouts 5-25
Finding duplicate records 5-26
Chapter 6: Previewing and printing information
Preparing to print 6-1
Displaying margins 6-2
Setting margins 6-3
Removing spaces at the end of fields and parts 6-5
Keeping objects from printing 6-9
Printing Extended columnar layouts 6-9
Printing layouts with subsummaries 6-10
Printing labels and envelopes 6-10
Previewing before printing 6-10
Printing 6-11
Specifying a printer 6-13
Chapter 7: Networking and access privileges
Sharing files 7-1
Opening files as the host 7-3
Opening files as a guest 7-4
Working with shared files 7-5
Closing shared files 7-7
Protecting your files 7-8
Defining passwords 7-10
Deleting or changing passwords 7-14
Defining groups 7-14
Deleting or changing groups 7-17
Chapter 8: Importing and exporting data
Understanding import and export 8-1
Understanding file formats 8-3