Functions Reference

232 FileMaker Functions Reference
Shared database
A database file for which sharing has been enabled, which permits users to access the
database file over a network. FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Pro Advanced, FileMaker Server,
and FileMaker Server Advanced each support one or more of the following ways to share
databases: FileMaker Network sharing, which permits multiple FileMaker Pro users to use
a database file simultaneously; web publishing of databases to web browser users; and
sharing of data with other applications via ODBC/JDBC.
Shortcut
Also known as keyboard shortcut. One or more keys that users can press to perform
tasks.
Shortcut menu
Use to edit objects or data quickly by choosing commands from a shortcut, or context,
menu. Commands vary depending on the mode you're using, the item the cursor is over,
and whether an item is selected.
To display a shortcut menu, Right-click (Windows) or Control-click (Mac OS) the item.
Slider
In the status area, the control below the book for quickly moving to a record in your
database file based on its location in the file. For example, in Browse mode, slide the slider
to the left to go to the first record and to the right to go to the last record.
In Browse mode, moving the slider changes the current record. In Find mode, moving the
slider changes the current find request. In Layout mode, moving the slider changes the
current layout. In Preview mode, moving the slider changes the current page.
Sliding objects
Objects that move together to close gaps left by entries in adjacent fields.
Set sliding in Layout mode (choose Format menu > Sliding/Printing).
Sort order
The sequence for rearranging records. Records are sorted by the first field in the sort
order list, then the second, and so on. Values within each field are sorted by the order
specified (ascending, descending, or custom).
Source file
The file from which you bring data during importing or exporting, or the file from which you
add a table to the relationships graph.
Source table
The table upon which one or more tables in the relationships graph are based. The source
table is the table defined in the Tables tab of the Define Database dialog box.
SQL
A structured programming query language that controls and interacts with a DBMS.