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FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows & Macintosh
FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows & Macintosh
ISBN: 032139674X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 184
Authors:
Nolan Hester
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FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows and Macintosh: Visual Quickstart Guide
Table of Contents
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 onoff 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
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FileMaker Pro 8 for Windows & Macintosh
ISBN: 032139674X
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 184
Authors:
Nolan Hester
BUY ON AMAZON
Project Management JumpStart
Initiating the Project
Assessing Risk
Executing the Project
Controlling the Project Outcome
Appendix C Sample Project Management Checklists
Oracle Developer Forms Techniques
Summary
Special Tips for Working with Multi-form Applications
An Exclusive Server-Side Commit from Forms
Inheritance
Techniques for Querying and Updating New Data Sources in Forms Based on Objects
PostgreSQL(c) The comprehensive guide to building, programming, and administering PostgreSQL databases
Viewing Table Descriptions
The CASE Expression
Network Address Data Types
General Structure of Client Applications
Managing Databases
101 Microsoft Visual Basic .NET Applications
Building Windows Forms User Interfaces
Building Web Applications
Interacting with the Operating System
Advanced .NET Framework
Windows Server 2003 for .NET Developers
An Introduction to Design Patterns in C++ with Qt 4
The Keyword const
Style Guidelines and Naming Conventions
Points of Departure
Review Questions
Section C.3. Debugging
Special Edition Using FileMaker 8
Defining and Working with Fields
Working with Lists of Data
User Interfaces in FileMaker Pro
Text Formatting Functions
FileMaker Extra: Other Tools of the Trade
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