You have probably used a computer to gather, process, and share information. For example, you may have searched for product information on the Internet, totalled expenses using a spreadsheet application, or typed and printed a memo using a word processing application. You may now need to store a large amount of information in an organized manner so that you can quickly and easily sort the information in various ways, and locate specific pieces of information efficiently. In this case, you'll use FileMaker Pro to create and use databases to store and organize information so that it is available for efficient retrieval.
Course Objectives
You will use FileMaker Pro to create and use databases to store and organize information.
Prerequisites
Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system. Students should also have basic word processing skills, such as copying and pasting text, formatting text, and so on.
Target Student:
The target student for this course is office personnel who work with personal computers, and who need to store and organize information for their individual use, but who have little or no experience using FileMaker Pro. They may have experience using office productivity applications, such as a word processor or spreadsheet program, but probably do not have experience using other database applications.
Platform Requirements
- Windows 98, Me, NT 4.0 (Service pack 6), Windows 2000, or Windows
XP. (Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP required for Web Companion and ODBC features).
Hardware Requirements
- An Intel-compatible computer Pentium 90 or higher.
- At least 32 MB of RAM.
- A CD-ROM drive.
Software Requirements
Performance-Based Objectives
- access data in an existing database.
- locate records and groups of records that meet specific
criteria.
- create a new database that includes multiple records and
multiple layouts.
- create database layouts by positioning and formatting
fields.
- add graphic and text elements to layouts.
- create several layouts that can be output to display data
for various needs.
- create a columnar report layout that includes sub-summary
data for specified groups of records.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: Maintaining a Database
- Topic 1A: Browse Records
- Topic 1B: Add Records
- Topic 1C: Edit Records
- Topic 1D: Sort Records
- Topic 1E: Print a Report
Lesson 2: Finding Records
- Topic 2A: Find Records Meeting All Specified
Criteria
- Topic 2B: Specify an OR Search
- Topic 2C: Refine Found Sets
Lesson 3: Setting Up a Database
- Topic 3A: Create a New Database File
- Topic 3B: Import Data
- Topic 3C: Calculate Field Data Automatically
- Topic 3D: Create an Automatic Numbering Field
- Topic 3E: Control Field Validation
Lesson 4: Formatting Fields
- Topic 4A: Position and Resize Fields
- Topic 4B: Format Fields
- Topic 4C: Format Value Lists
- Topic 4D: Create Repeating Fields
- Topic 4E: Set Tab Order
Lesson 5: Adding Graphics and Text to Layouts
- Topic 5A: Draw and Position Graphic Elements
- Topic 5B: Import Graphics
- Topic 5C: Add Text Elements
Lesson 6: Creating Layouts for Mailing Form Letters
- Topic 6A: Create Mailing Labels
- Topic 6B: Create a Personalized Form Letter
Lesson 7: Creating Columnar Reports
- Topic 7A: Create a Columnar Report Layout
- Topic 7B: Create Summary Data
- Topic 7C: Create Sub-Summary Data
Appendix A: Exporting
Data
- Supplemental Topic: Export Data
