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Learning FileMaker Pro 8
by Greg Bowden

 

Module 1: Introduces the FileMaker Pro 8 basics including finding and sorting data, creating a database, Standard Form layouts, Columnar Report layouts, creating data-entry screens, using the Drawing Tools, using pop-up menus, radio buttons and drop-down menus, using buttons, using the Tab Control tool to produce tabbed interfaces, data searching techniques and using calculation fields.

Module 2: Introduces advanced FileMaker Pro 8 features including using scripts, totals and sub-totals, looking up data from external files, looking up data from internal files, creating relationships between tables (files), the portal tool, developing sales invoice systems, reporting on invoice systems, importing data, mailing labels, passwords, access privileges and accounts, and displaying data graphically.

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Contents and Sample Pages

Sample pages from selected chapters can be downloaded. The sample pages contain COMPRESSED screen pictures so their quality is lower than the actual product.


Module 1: The FileMaker Pro 8 Basics

Contents view pages (126k)
Chapter 1: Introduction to Databases (18 pages)  
Chapter 2: Creating a Database (18 pages) view sample pages (365k)
Chapter 3: Standard Form Layouts (15 pages)  
Chapter 4: Columnar Report Layouts (16 pages) view sample pages (390k)
Chapter 5: Creating Data Entry Screens (29 pages)  
Chapter 6: Formatting Layouts (18 pages) view sample pages (561k)
Chapter 7: Using Buttons (24 pages)  
Chapter 8: Tabbed Interfaces (18 pages) view sample pages (430k)
Chapter 9: Data Searching Tools (14 pages)  
Chapter 10: Calculation Fields (18 pages) view sample pages (362k)
Project 1 Multi-user only (3 pages)  

Module 2: Advanced FileMaker Pro 8 Exercises

Contents view pages (142k)
Chapter 11: Creating Scripts (32 pages) view sample pages (527k)
Chapter 12: Totalling Items (12 pages)  
Chapter 13: Displaying Sub-Totals (20 pages) view sample pages (462k)
Chapter 14: Looking Up Data From Interanl Files (32 pages)  
Chapter 15: Looking Up Data From External Files (20 pages) view sample pages (338k)
Chapter 16: Relational Databases (20 pages)  
Chapter 17: Portals (25 pages) view sample pages (579k)
Chapter 18: Sales Invoice Systems (48 pages)  
Chapter 19: Reporting on Invoice Systems (24 pages) view sample pages (451k)
Chapter 20: Useful Features (28 pages)  

 

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