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54 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
9. Determine the relationships between the tables. In your plan, draw a line from each match field in a table
to the corresponding match field in the related table.
What establishes a relationship between tables is that their match fields contain matching data.
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 4, “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 109.
11. If you’re designing the database for other people to use, show them your paper plan and ask them to
review it and suggest any changes.
12. 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 6, “Protecting databases.”
13. 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 70.
14. 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.
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