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FileMaker Pro 8: Beginner

by John Mark Osborne
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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
Modifying Layouts5 lessons
Modifying Layouts Advanced10 lessons
Working with Container Fields5 lessons
Auto-Entry5 lessons
Validation5 lessons
Printing10 lessons
Scripting and Calculations11 lessons
Importing and Exporting10 lessons
Miscellaneous Features11 lessons
Working with John Mark Osborne5 lessons