Filemaker Pro Introduction Training Course

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FileMaker Pro 9.0 Introduction

Overview

An comprehensive introduction to Filemaker Pro 9.

Prerequisites

Delegates must have experience with using standard components of a Macintosh or Windows computer, including full knowledge of keyboard, mouse and relevant operating systems.

Course Content

Introduction to FileMaker Pro

Database Terminology
Defining Databases
Defining Tables
Normalisation

Defining Fields

Data Types
Field Options
Indexing & Data Storage
DOM [Document Object Model]
ERD [Relationship Diagram]
Simple Table Relationships
Relationship Types
Views and Modes

Layouts

Layout Setup
Layout Options
Layout Tools
Moving, Copying, Resizing Layout Objects
Rulers and Guides
Interface Design
Layout Parts
Field Formatting
Field Borders
Field Effects
Field Behaviour
Inserting Page Numbers
Preventing Objects Printing

Value Lists

Defining Custom Values
Defining Values from a field
Using External Values

Relationships

Defining Relationships
Relationship Types
Using Lookups
Using Related Fields
Using Portals
Formatting Portals
New Windows

Browse Mode

Adding Records
Editing Records
Deleting Records

Find Mode

Single Criteria Search
Multiple Criteria [AND] Search
Multiple Request [OR] Search
Multiple Criteria, Multiple Request
Omitting Records from a set
Swapping found sets
Working with all records
Using symbols for power searching

Additional Tasks

Replacing values across Records
Application Preferences
Recovering Damaged files
Quitting FileMaker

Course Booking Conditions

Duration

1 Day

Schedule

Prices

£395

All the bookings come with lunch, refreshments, course notes and post training support.

Costs

Season Tickets: £210

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