
FileMaker Pro 8: Beginner
FileMaker Pro 8 is powerful enough to handle most database jobs yet easy enough to create simple solutions in minutes. This practical "how to" course by FileMaker expert, John Mark Osborne, starts from beginner level and uses a single invoicing example to demonstrate all the features in FileMaker Pro including: field creation, finding, sorting, layout mode, container fields, auto-entry, validation, printing, scripts, calculations, importing, exporting and interface design. Examples of the invoice file are provided at every stage of the creation process so the user can easily review one section without starting from the beginning. To begin learning today, simply click on one of the FileMaker Pro 8: Beginner lessons.rn<p><font color="red">The completed invoicing solution included on the beginner, intermediate and advanced FileMaker Pro 8 training is provided as a visual goal. Upon completion of all three titles, you will have created the exact same invoicing solution. If you would like to purchase the completed invoicing solution, please visit the <a class="linkNineAlt" href="http://www.databasepros.com" target="_blank">www.databasepros.com</a> web site.</font></p>rnrn<p><i>* Most techniques used in these videos are applicable to both FileMaker 8 and 7. Substitute techniques for FileMaker 7 users will be discussed when necessary. </i></p>rn<p><i>** This tutorial is part one in a 3-part FileMaker Pro 8 series. </i></p>
Course content
Introduction6 lessons
Creating a Database7 lessons
Working with the Database7 lessons
Finding and Sorting10 lessons
- Basic Find2:111 credit or ad
- How the Index Works pt. 14:441 credit or ad
- How the Index Works pt. 22:471 credit or ad
- New Requests2:581 credit or ad
- Symbols pt. 15:461 credit or ad
- Symbols pt. 25:461 credit or ad
- Constrain and Extend2:531 credit or ad
- Found Sets without Find Mode2:581 credit or ad
- Sorting Records4:581 credit or ad
- New Window2:031 credit or ad
Modifying Layouts5 lessons
Modifying Layouts Advanced10 lessons
- Tab Control Setup3:311 credit or ad
- Tab Control Creation5:031 credit or ad
- Field/Control and Lists5:391 credit or ad
- Field/Control and Others4:021 credit or ad
- Parts Overview4:241 credit or ad
- Parts Creation4:251 credit or ad
- Layouts Menu4:391 credit or ad
- Format Menu5:001 credit or ad
- Arrange Menu5:391 credit or ad
- View Menu6:231 credit or ad
Working with Container Fields5 lessons
Auto-Entry5 lessons
Validation5 lessons
Printing10 lessons
- Print Layouts6:361 credit or ad
- Contact List5:431 credit or ad
- Labels4:551 credit or ad
- Merge Letters6:001 credit or ad
- Sliding Objects4:581 credit or ad
- Sub-Summary Reports pt. 17:051 credit or ad
- Sub-Summary Reports pt. 24:261 credit or ad
- Sub-Summary Improvements pt. 14:181 credit or ad
- Sub-Summary Improvements pt. 23:361 credit or ad
- Improved Contact List6:191 credit or ad
Scripting and Calculations11 lessons
- Definition of a Script pt. 14:201 credit or ad
- Definition of a Script pt. 24:141 credit or ad
- Definition of a Calculation4:551 credit or ad
- Navigation6:001 credit or ad
- Advanced Navigation pt. 14:251 credit or ad
- Advanced Navigation pt. 25:211 credit or ad
- Open Script6:131 credit or ad
- Recreate the Status Area3:351 credit or ad
- Billing or Shipping Labels pt. 16:401 credit or ad
- Billing or Shipping Labels pt. 23:021 credit or ad
- Birthdays7:071 credit or ad
Importing and Exporting10 lessons
- Import and Export Defined3:551 credit or ad
- Importing Files pt. 14:221 credit or ad
- Importing Files pt. 23:341 credit or ad
- Importing a Folder4:531 credit or ad
- Data Sources pt. 13:401 credit or ad
- Data Sources pt. 24:101 credit or ad
- Exporting Files3:091 credit or ad
- Group By4:281 credit or ad
- Export to HTML3:241 credit or ad
- Importing Schema5:061 credit or ad
Miscellaneous Features11 lessons
- Global Field pt. 13:011 credit or ad
- Global Field pt. 24:171 credit or ad
- Repeating Field5:591 credit or ad
- Furigana2:591 credit or ad
- Spell Checking3:161 credit or ad
- Find/Replace2:351 credit or ad
- Engraving and Embossing3:591 credit or ad
- Send Email6:071 credit or ad
- Improved Print Script3:521 credit or ad
- Tooltips pt. 14:201 credit or ad
- Tooltips pt. 23:241 credit or ad