Tutorial

Contents
Lesson 1
FileMaker Pro basics
How to use this tutorial 7
Where to find the sample file 7
Database concepts 8
What is a database? 8
Why use a database? 8
How is a database organized? 8
How is field data displayed? 8
FileMaker Pro basics 8
About FileMaker Pro modes 9
For more information 9
Lesson 2
Browsing information
Open a database and move between records 11
View information in different ways 12
See a different layout 12
View your layouts as forms, lists, and tables 13
Save a copy of the sample file 14
Create a file using a Starter Solution 14
For more information 14
Lesson 3
Finding and sorting records
Find records based on criteria in a single field 15
Find records based on criteria in separate fields 16
Find records that match multiple criteria in the same field 16
Find records that match a range of criteria in the same field 17
Narrow your search 17
Sort your found set 18
For more information 19
Lesson 4
Creating a database and entering records
Create a simple database and define fields 21
About field definitions 21
Create a database 21
Enter data into the database 22
Create the first record 22
Create another record 22
Copy data with drag and drop 22
Modify data in a record 23
Delete a record 23
Insert a file in a container field 23
For more information 23
Lesson 5
Customizing what you see
About layouts and tables 25
About customizing layouts 25
Resize, move, and add a field 25
Select and resize a field 25
Move a field 26
Add a field 26
Add a tab panel 27
Display a number as currency 28
Add color to a tab panel 28
Change text size and color 29
Add a graphic to the layout 29
For more information 30