User manual
Table Of Contents
- Chapter 1 Introducing FileMaker Pro
- Chapter 2 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
- Working with data in Table View
- Finding records
- Performing quick finds in Browse mode
- Making find requests in Find mode
- 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
- Viewing, repeating, or changing the last find
- Saving find requests
- Deleting and reverting requests
- 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 3 Creating databases
- Planning a database
- Creating a FileMaker Pro file
- Creating and changing fields
- Setting options for fields
- Creating database tables
- Creating layouts and reports
- Setting up a layout to print records in columns
- Working with objects on a layout
- Working with fields on a layout
- Working with parts on a layout
- Displaying data in charts
- Chapter 4 Working with related tables and files
- Chapter 5 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
- Setting up recurring imports
- 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
- Working with external data sources
- Publishing databases on the web
- Chapter 6 Protecting databases
- Protecting databases with accounts and privilege sets
- Creating accounts and privilege sets
- Viewing extended privileges
- Authorizing access to files
- Security measures
- Enhancing physical security
- Enhancing operating system security
- Establishing network security
- Backing up databases and other important files
- Installing, running, and upgrading antivirus software
- Chapter 7 Converting databases from FileMaker Pro 6 and earlier
- Index
146 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
Exchanging files
exporting
114, 119
importing 114
relational databases 95
with other applications 114
Exporting
See also Exchanging files
described
114
file formats 114
formatting 119
Extended privileges
described
124
viewing 133
External data sources 120
External Server account 124, 131
F
False result 35, 58, 67, 87
Favorite files 19
Field behavior 27, 90
Field content match 34
Field definitions
copying
20
creating and changing 59
deleting 60
Field labels 82
Field names 57
Field rights. See Accounts; Privilege sets
Field tool
82
Field types
and calculation results
63
described 58
Field values
deleting
28
described 17
entering and editing 27
entering automatically 65
finding and replacing 41
prohibiting change 66
Field/Control tool 82
Fields
adding in Table View
61
adding to a layout 81
creating and changing 59
creating in Manage Database dialog box 59
creating in Table View 56, 61
defining 59
deleting definition 60
deleting from a layout 83
described 16
displaying 11, 70
empty or non-empty, finding 37
entry options 65, 83
formatting 85
formatting data 85
Furigana in 60
global 68
hiding or showing in Table View 61
indexing 68
maximum characters in 27
merge 84
naming 60
options 60
placing on a layout 81
removing from a layout 83
restricting data entry 90
selecting 27, 80
stored and unstored results 68
types 58
typing in 27
validation options 66
File formats, import/export 114
File options 49
File paths 112
File references. See data sources
File sharing, enabling
110
FileMaker Mobile, privileges for 125, 132
FileMaker Pro
documentation information
9
file format 114
product overview 11
versions 139
FileMaker Pro Advanced 10
FileMaker Pro format 114
FileMaker Server
described
131
privileges for 125, 133
recommended use 109, 121
Filename extension, fp7 19