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Creating a Database in FileMaker Pro 8: Visual QuickProject Guide
By Steve Schwartz
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Publisher: Peachpit Press
Pub Date: November 28, 2005
ISBN: 0-321-41483-7
Pages: 160

Table of Contents  | Index

		Copyright
		introduction
			what you'll create
			how this book works
			visit the Web site
			the next step
		Chapter 1.  about databases and FileMaker Pro
			database features
			flat file vs. relational
			about FileMaker Pro
			extra bits
		Chapter 2.  defining the primary fields
			make a new database
			about creating fields
			create Text fields
			create Number fields
			create Date fields
			about calculations
			create Calculation fields
			about field options
			set Auto-Enter options
			set Validation options
			set Storage options
			about the default layout
			extra bits
		Chapter 3.  creating the data entry layout
			about layout tools
			color the layout parts
			format fields and labels
			clear some space
			add a tab control
			add a background block
			place fields in the block
			place the Footer field
			place the Savings fields
			place the Stock fields
			place the CD fields
			place the Bond fields
			set field formatting
			set Auto-complete fields
			name and save the layout
			extra bits
		Chapter 4.  creating the related tables
			create the Savings table
			create the Savings table
			create the Stocks table
			create the Stocks table
			create the CD table
			create the relationships
			define more fields
			place the new fields
			create the portals
			extra bit
		Chapter 5.  making the list layout
			create a blank layout
			format the layout parts
			insert the fields
			add labels and a title
			create the View button
			extra bits
		Chapter 6.  creating summary reports
			create more fields
			the Savings Report
			the CD Report
			the Savings Bond Report
			the Stock Report
			extra bits
		Chapter 7.  creating an Account Summary Report
			create the Value fields
			visit the wizard
			edit the layout
		Chapter 8.  buttons, scripts, and value lists
			define value lists
			transaction buttons
			Main Header buttons
			tab panel buttons
			Prev/Next buttons
			Go to Tab script
			create more scripts
			organize the scripts
			assign scripts to buttons
			set calendars and tabs
			set calendars and tabs
			extra bits
		Chapter 9.  using the database
			create new records
			delete records
			common procedures
			extra bits
		Index