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FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide
By Nolan Hester
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: June 13, 2006
Print ISBN-10: 0-321-39674-X
Print ISBN-13: 978-0-321-39674-7
Pages: 288

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		Special Thanks To
		Part I:  Getting Started
			Chapter 1.  Using FileMaker Pro 8
				Why FileMaker?
				What's New in FileMaker 8?
				New features and improvements
				Using This Book
				One program, one book for Windows and Macintosh
				Updates and feedback
			Chapter 2.  Database Basics
				It slices! It dices!
				Content vs. form
				Anatomy of a Database
			Chapter 3.  FileMaker Basics
				FileMaker's Screen and Modes
				The FileMaker screen
				Browse mode
				Find mode
				Layout mode
				Preview mode
				FileMaker's Menus
				The File menu
				The Edit menu
				The View menu
				The Insert menu
				The Format menu
				The Records menu
				The Requests menu
				The Layouts menu
				The Arrange menu
				The Scripts menu
				The Window menu
				The Help menu
				FileMaker's Toolbars
				To turn on/off toolbars
				Rearranging the toolbars
				To move toolbars to the desktop
				To dock toolbars in the main window
				To resize freestanding toolbars
				Opening, Closing, and Saving Files
				To open a file
				To create a new file
				Closing a file
				To close a file
				Saving files
				To save a copy of a database file
				To quit FileMaker
		Part II:  Working with Existing FileMaker Databases
			Chapter 4.  Viewing Records
				Opening a File
				Viewing Multiple or Single Records
				Moving from Record to Record
				Moving within a Record
			Chapter 5.  Finding and Sorting Records
				Finding Records
				Doing a Single-Criterion Search
				Searching with the Symbols List
				Doing Multiple-Criteria Searches
				Modifying Find Requests
				Reverting Requests
				Omitting Records
				Deleting Records
				Sorting Records
				Running Multiple-Criteria Sorts
				Setting Sort Orders
			Chapter 6.  Using Spell Check and Dictionaries
				To check spelling
				To create additional user dictionaries
				To switch spelling language
				To select or switch user dictionaries
				Editing User Dictionaries
				To import or export a text file
				Handling misspelled words
			Chapter 7.  Printing
				To change the default printer
				Removing Unwanted Space
		Part III:  Creating Databases
			Chapter 8.  Planning Databases
				The Process: Start to Finish
			Chapter 9.  Defining Fields
				Choosing a Field Type
				Defining and Changing Fields
				Setting Field Entry Options
				Auto-Enter options
				Validation options
				Storage options
				Using Value Lists
				Using Repeating Fields
				Understanding Formulas
				Using predefined formulas (functions)
				Using Calculation and Summary Fields
				Storing calculation results
			Chapter 10.  Creating Relational Databases
				Creating Match Fields
				Creating Relationships (Links)
				Editing relationships
				Defining Relationships
		Part IV:  Designing Layouts
			Chapter 11.  Creating Layouts
				Choosing a Layout Type
				Working with Layouts
				Creating template-based layouts
				Creating a new layout
				Duplicating a layout
				Putting layouts in the pop-down menu
				Changing the general layout setup
				Changing the table view setup
				Using Label and Envelope Layouts
				Creating Form Letter Layouts
				Using Variable Fields
				Working with Parts
				Changing a Part's Type and Options
				Working with Fields in Layouts
				Resizing fields
				Adding scroll bars to large text fields
			Chapter 12.  Working with Objects in Layouts
				To move an object within the same layout
				Grouping objects
				Rotating objects
				Aligning objects
				Using Layout Guides
				Changing ruler and grid units
				Using Tabbed Layouts
			Chapter 13.  Layout Formatting and Graphics
				Working with Text
				Setting Format Defaults
				Formatting Fields or Objects
				Using the Format Painter
				Setting multiple text attributes
				Working with Graphics
				Changing fill colors, patterns, and effects
				Changing lines
				Changing borders, fills, and baselines
				Using Buttons with Scripts
				Copying or deleting a button
		Part V:  Sharing & The Web
			Chapter 14.  Changing Formats
				Working with Excel and PDF Files
				Exporting FileMaker Data
				Converting Earlier FileMaker Data
				Importing Data into FileMaker
				Recovering Damaged Files
			Chapter 15.  Sharing
				Networking with FileMaker
				Setting Accounts and Privileges
				Changing an account password or privileges
				Duplicating or deleting accounts
				Creating Privilege Sets
				Duplicating or deleting privilege sets
			Chapter 16.  Publishing on the Web
				Sharing with Instant Web Publishing
				Using Files Over the Web
		Index