User manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface Introducing FileMaker Pro
- Chapter 1 Using databases
- About database fields and records
- Opening files
- Opening multiple windows per file
- Closing windows and files
- Saving files
- About modes
- Viewing records
- Adding and duplicating records
- Deleting records
- Entering data
- Finding records
- Making a find request
- Finding text and characters
- Finding numbers, dates, times, and timestamps
- Finding ranges of information
- Finding data in related fields
- Finding empty or non-empty fields
- Finding duplicate values
- Finding records that match multiple criteria
- Finding records except those matching criteria
- Deleting and reverting requests
- Viewing, repeating, or changing the last find
- Hiding records from a found set and viewing hidden records
- Finding and replacing data
- Sorting records
- Previewing and printing databases
- Automating tasks with scripts
- Backing up database files
- Setting preferences
- Chapter 2 Creating databases
- Chapter 3 Working with related tables and files
- Chapter 4 Sharing and exchanging data
- Chapter 5 Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets
- Chapter 6 Converting FileMaker databases from previous versions
- Index
8 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
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Online Help
FileMaker Pro Help provides comprehensive step-by-step
instructions on FileMaker Pro features. You can open Help from the
Help menu in FileMaker Pro.
There are three ways to access Help:
1 Browse the Help table of contents to locate topics by subject.
1 Search for particular topics by entering keywords.
1 Get information about the currently displayed dialog box by
pressing F1 (Windows) or 2-? (Mac OS).
Templates, examples, and more information
FileMaker Pro includes database template files that you can use to
quickly get started. When you start creating databases, check the list
of templates to see if one is available that suits your needs.
The English Extras folder contains references and examples to help
you with specific features such as ODBC and XML support.
You can find more information, tips, and database ideas on the
FileMaker web site at www.filemaker.com.
Suggested reading
Here are some suggestions for using the documentation to help you
learn how to do specific tasks in FileMaker Pro.
Type of user Suggested reading
Data entry person Lessons 1-3 in the FileMaker Pro Tutorial
Chapter 1, “Using databases,” in this guide
Small business
owner or educator
who creates a basic
database to start,
then improves it
over time
All lessons in the FileMaker Pro Tutorial
While creating a database, chapter 2, “Creating
databases,” in this guide
As features are added to the database, refer to Help
Database
administrator
This entire guide
Help, for information on advanced topics
FileMaker Instant Web Publishing Guide
New FileMaker Pro
user
Installation and New Features Guide for FileMaker Pro
and FileMaker Developer
All lessons in the FileMaker Pro Tutorial
This guide
User upgrading
from a previous
version
Installation and New Features Guide for FileMaker Pro
and FileMaker Developer
Chapter 6, “Converting FileMaker databases from
previous versions” in this guide
Converting FileMaker Databases from Previous Versions
guide
Help