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
- Performing quick finds based on data in one field
- 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
- Sharing databases on a network
- Importing and exporting data
- Saving and sending data in other formats
- Sending email messages based on record data
- Supported import/export file formats
- ODBC and JDBC
- Methods of importing data into an existing file
- About adding records
- About updating existing records
- About updating matching records
- About the importing process
- Converting a data file to a new FileMaker Pro file
- About the exporting process
- Publishing databases on the web
- Chapter 5 Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets
- Chapter 6 Converting FileMaker databases from previous versions
- Index
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Relationships also make it possible to group your data to resolve
complex queries. For example, relationships can be used to determine
current inventory levels, sales projections, and other tasks where it is
necessary to query data across multiple tables. For more information
about relationships, see
chapter 3, “Working with related tables and
files.”
10. Determine whether you need to share your database with other
users, and how they will access the file.
For more information about sharing databases, see “Sharing databases
on a network” on page 81.
11. Consider who will use the database and whether you want to
restrict access to it. When you create the database, assign access
privileges as needed.
For more information about accounts and privilege sets, see chapter 5,
“Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets.”
12. Decide what layouts you need, and plan a separate layout for
each
task.
For example, create separate layouts for printing labels or envelopes.
For more information about creating layouts, see “Creating layouts
and reports” on page 53.
13. Create a form such as the one shown below to list the files and
tables you need and the fields for each table. Also list the forms and
reports you will generate from each table.
14. Create your database.
Creating a FileMaker Pro file
You can create a file from a FileMaker Pro template, or Starter
Solution—a predefined database file that you can modify to suit your
needs. Or, you can create a file without using a template.
Tip You can also create a file by making a copy of an existing
FileMaker Pro file. See “Saving files” on page 16.
Client ID
Street
Postal Code
Client Name
City
Tour ID
Clients table
Routes table
Tour Name
Tours table
Phone
Route ID
Destination
Origin
Tour ID
Route ID
Destination
Tour Name
Origin
Sample Database Design Form
Project Name
Purpose of this database
Filename for this database
Table name
Field name Field type Comments
Layouts
Table name
Field name Field type Comments
Name Purpose Screen Print Web