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FileMaker Pro 14: The Missing Manual

by Stuart Gripman, Susan Prosser

May 2015

Beginner to intermediate

970 pages

32h 12m

English

O'Reilly Media, Inc.

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FileMaker Pro 14: The Missing Manual
The Missing Credits
About the AuthorsAbout the Creative TeamAcknowledgmentsThe Missing Manual Series
Introduction
Why FileMaker Pro?About This BookAbout the FiguresMacintosh and WindowsAbout the OutlineWhat’s New in FileMaker Pro 14The Very BasicsAbout→These→ArrowsAbout the Online ResourcesThe Missing CDFeedbackErrataRegister Your BookSafari® Books Online
1. Getting Started with FileMaker Pro
1. Working with Your Database
A Very Quick Database TourContent AreaScroll BarsZoom ControlsUnderstanding ModesStatus ToolbarOpening and Closing Database FilesOpening a DatabaseClosing a DatabaseAdding Data to Your DatabaseCreating a RecordEntering InformationMoving Between FieldsEditing a RecordReverting a RecordDuplicating a RecordDeleting RecordsFields for Lots of TextAdding a New Button to the ToolbarUnderstanding Browse Mode Error MessagesTyping in VainNavigating Your DatabaseNavigating Record by RecordNavigating with Keyboard ShortcutsFinding RecordsPerforming a FindFast MatchQuick FindViewing All RecordsUnderstanding Find Mode Error MessagesNo Records MatchNo Valid CriteriaAccidental Data Entry in Find ModeSorting RecordsUnderstanding SortingSort OrderMultiple Sort FieldsSame Database, Different ViewsViewing a ListViewing a TableCreating a New WindowHiding WindowsClosing Hidden WindowsAutomatically Arranging WindowsSaving Your DatabaseSaving a Copy of Your DatabaseSaving a Clone of Your DatabaseUsing FileMaker’s Help Menu
2. Organizing and Editing Records
ViewsForm ViewList ViewTable ViewRearranging Columns in Table ViewModifying Table ViewModifying Table View in Layout ModeAdvanced Find TechniquesMultiple RequestsSearching with “AND” ConditionsSearching with “OR” ConditionsFinding by OmittingRefining a Found Set with Omit CommandsConstraining and Extending the Found SetConstraining the Found SetExtending the Found SetRefining Searches with Find OperatorsMatch Whole Word (=), Match Phrase (“”), and Match Entire Field (= =)Find Duplicate Values (!)Less than (<), Less than or Equal (≤), Greater than (>), and Greater than or Equal (≥)Range (…)Today’s Date (//) and Invalid Date or Time (?)Zero or More Characters (*)Any One Character (@) and Any One Digit (#)Relaxed Search (~)Modify Last FindUsing the Find Pop-Up MenuSaving FindsEditing Saved FindsEditing the Contents of Your FieldsDrag-and-Drop EditingUsing the Replace CommandFind and ReplaceChanging Text AppearanceText FormattingParagraph FormattingThe Text RulerFormatting TabsSetting Tabs in the Text RulerSetting Tabs in the Tabs Dialog BoxChecking SpellingSpell Checking with Menu CommandsSpell Checking as You TypeManaging Spelling DictionariesUser DictionariesPreview Mode and Printing
3. Getting to Know FileMaker Go
Hello GoGetting the AppLoading DatabasesCopying to the DeviceOpening Files Hosted on a ServerClosing FilesGetting AroundChanging LayoutsMoving Among RecordsFinding and SortingQuick FindFinding from the LayoutSortingEditing InformationContainer FieldsSignaturesBarcodesPhoto AlbumsCameraOther Media
2. Building Your First Database
4. Creating a Custom Database
Creating a New DatabaseCreating and Managing Fields in Form ViewCreating Fields in the Field PickerManaging Field TypesCreating Records in Table ViewEmbedding a File in a Container FieldInserting a File with a ReferenceExporting Field ContentsUnderstanding LayoutsThe Layout BarThe Layout Status Toolbar and Layout ModeLayout ObjectsCustomizing a LayoutEditing Text Objects and FieldsMoving and Resizing FieldsUsing Object GridsViewing Sample DataEditing Text ObjectsDeleting ObjectsAdding Text ObjectsCreating a New StyleUsing the InspectorInserting a Picture on a LayoutAdding a GradientFormatting FieldsFormatting a Number FieldAdding a Field Control Style and a Value ListEditing a Value ListAdding a Drop-Down Calendar to a FieldCreating a New LayoutMaking Two Layouts MatchApplying StylesCopying Object and Part StylesArrange and Align ToolsAligning and Distributing ObjectsResizing ObjectsGrouping and Locking ObjectsArranging ObjectsRotating Objects
5. Adding Power to Your Database
Creating a Simple CalculationCreating Fields with Manage→DatabaseAdding New Fields to a LayoutDeleting a FieldDiscard ChangesCreating a Related TableUnderstanding the Elements of a RelationshipCreating a Key Field with an Auto-Enter Serial NumberUsing Replace Field Contents to Add Serial NumbersCreating a New TableViewing the New Table’s LayoutCreating a Relationship Between Two Table OccurrencesCreating and Using PortalsAdding a Portal to a LayoutResizing and Moving a PortalAdding Rows to a PortalContextCreating Records Through a PortalEditing Records Through a PortalDeleting Records Through a PortalPerforming Finds with Related DataUsing Tab ControlsCreating a Tab ControlEditing Tab ControlsAdding, Removing, and Reordering TabsDefault Front TabTab JustificationTab WidthTabs Share Single StyleFormatting a Tab ControlDeleting a Tab ControlAdding a Popover ButtonAdding Merge FieldsUsing Symbols to Show Important InfoWriting a Basic ScriptCreating a Sort ScriptCreating a ButtonApplying a Script TriggerCreating a Dynamic Report with the AssistantCreating a Trailing Group ReportCreating Charts in Table ViewChanging the Default AccountSumming Up

3. Thinking Like a Developer
6. Creating and Managing a Relational Database
Understanding Relational DatabasesModeling Your DatabaseChoosing EntitiesFinding RelationshipsOne-to-Many RelationshipsOne-to-One RelationshipsMany-to-Many RelationshipsThe Entity Relationship DiagramCreating an ER DiagramKeysPrimary and Foreign KeysChoosing a Good Primary Key FieldJoin TablesCreating a Relational DatabaseCreating RelationshipsSorting a RelationshipManaging the Relationships GraphManaging Table Occurrences Using the Tables/Relationships ToolsArrange the GraphSelection ToolsColor Your Table OccurrencesAdding NotesPrinting the GraphUsing Relational Database PowerOne Table Occurrence, One Found SetViewing Related Fields on a LayoutCreating a Value List Based on a Related FieldLookupsCreating LookupsUsing a RelookupNavigating Between Related RecordsGo to Related RecordUsing GTRR to Create a Found SetReviewing Relationship ConceptsBidirectionalityImplicit Relationships in Action
7. Field Options
Understanding Field TypesTextNumberDateTimeTimestampContainerCalculationSummaryAuto-Enter Field OptionsCreation ValuesUsing Creation Name and Account NameModification ValuesSerial NumberValue from Last Visited RecordDataCalculated ValueLooked-Up ValueValidation OptionsMaking Validation StricterValidation RequirementsStrict Data TypeNot EmptyUniqueExisting ValueMember of Value ListIn RangeMaximum Number of CharactersStorage OptionsGlobal StorageRepeating FieldsFuriganaIndexingAutomatic IndexingManual IndexingIndexing LanguageSeeing the IndexContainer Field OptionsBeyond Text: Container FieldsPicturesInsert→PictureRemoving a File from a Container FieldStoring a File ReferenceExporting Data from Container FieldsAudio/VideoPDFFileManaged Container StorageBase DirectoriesThumbnails
8. Layout Mechanics
Layout TypesCreating a New LayoutComputer and Touch Device Layout TypesFormListTableReportPrinter Layout TypesLabels or Vertical LabelsEnvelopeReportLayout PartsParts in Form ViewParts in List ViewParts in Preview ModePart Setup Dialog BoxWhen to Use Each TypeArranging PartsAdding and Removing PartsRenaming a LayoutSetting Layout ViewFound Sets and LayoutsLayout SetupManaging LayoutsFormatting FieldsField ControlsEdit BoxShow vertical scroll barAuto-completeDrop-Down ListPop-up MenuCheckbox SetCheckbox iconsRadio Button SetDrop-Down CalendarAuto-CompleteAuto-complete in edit boxesAuto-Complete in Drop-Down ListsRepetitionsDisplay Data FromPlaceholder TextThe Field Picker and Placeholder TextField BehaviorHide Object WhenData FormattingNumber FormattingGeneralAs EnteredBooleanDecimalCurrencyPercentDate FormattingAs EnteredPreset StylesCustomShort System Date and Long System DateTime FormattingTimestamp FormattingGraphic FormattingFormatAlignmentOptimize ForTab OrderCustomizing the Tab OrderPreserving the Automatic OrderCreating Layouts for PrintingPreview ModePrint MarginsColumns
9. Layout Design
Layout ThemesTheme FamiliesChanging a Layout’s ThemeStylesApplying a Style to an ObjectCustomizing StylesSaving Custom Formats to a StyleSaving Style Changes to the ThemeImporting ThemesFormatting Object StatesAlignment ToolsGridsCustomizing the GridGuidesDynamic GuidesArrange and Align ButtonsScreen StencilsMerge FieldsMerge VariablesTooltipsAutosizingAutosizing in List LayoutsSliding Layout ObjectsUnderstanding SlidingSetting Sliding OptionsMore Sliding & Visibility OptionsObject VisibilityButtonsDesigning ButtonsNavigation TasksLayout Specific TasksContext Specific TasksCreating a ButtonAttaching a Script to a ButtonConverting a Layout Object to a ButtonMaking a Button Not a ButtonPopover ButtonsButton BarSlide Controls
10. Understanding Calculations
Understanding CalculationsCreating a CalculationThe Structure of a CalculationUsing Fields in CalculationsUsing Constants in CalculationsNumber ConstantsText ConstantsUsing Operators in CalculationsMathematical OperatorsThe Concatenation OperatorComparison OperatorsLogical OperatorsParenthesesFunctionsText FunctionsText Formatting FunctionsNumber FunctionsDate FunctionsTime FunctionsTimestamp FunctionsContainer FunctionsAggregate FunctionsSummary FunctionsRepeating FunctionsFinancial FunctionsTrigonometric FunctionsLogical FunctionsGet FunctionsDesign FunctionsMobile FunctionsCustom FunctionsExternal FunctionsExpressionsUsing a Related Field in a CalculationUnderstanding the Specify Calculation Dialog BoxTable Occurrence ContextField ListOperatorsFunction ListResult TypeCalculation BoxChanging the Standard Evaluation BehaviorAuto-Enter CalculationsValidate Data Entry with a CalculationCommenting in Calculations
11. More Calculations and Data Types
Number Crunching CalculationsNumber Function TypesUsing Number FunctionsAbs()Average()Count()Floor() and Ceiling()List()Round()SetPrecision()Going Beyond Basic CalculationsReviewing the Data and New Business RulesPlanning the CalculationsConstructing the CalculationText CalculationsText FunctionsText Function TypesCharacter FunctionsWord FunctionsText Editing FunctionsText Value FunctionsText Counting FunctionsText Formatting FunctionsTextColor() and RGB()TextFont()TextSize()TextStyleAdd() and TextStyleRemove()Date and Time CalculationsMath with Dates and TimesDatesTimesParsing Dates and TimesCalculations that Create Dates and TimesThe Secret Powers of Date()Containers in CalculationsCalculations with Pictures, Sounds, Movies, and FilesCalculations with References
12. Understanding Scripts
Understanding ScriptsYour First ScriptPreparing the DatabasePlanning Your ScriptUnderstanding the Script WorkspaceThe Scripts PaneThe Script Editing PaneThe Steps PaneCreating Your ScriptImproving Your ScriptShortcuts to the Script WorkspaceThe Importance of the LayoutWhen to SwitchRunning ScriptsThe Scripts MenuButtonsScript TriggersTimer ScriptsRunning Scripts on the ServerWaiting for Script ResultsOrganizing Your ScriptsCreating Script FoldersCreating Menu SeparatorsBranching and Looping in ScriptsBranching with If, Else If, Else, and End IfTesting Multiple ConditionsLoopingUsing Go to Record/Request/Page to Exit a LoopUsing Exit Loop If to Exit a LoopUnderstanding Types of LoopsScript TriggersCreating a Simple Script TriggerFile Option TriggersOnFirstWindowOpenOnLastWindowCloseOnWindowOpenOnWindowCloseOnFileAVPlayerChangeLayout TriggersOnRecordLoadOnRecordCommitOnRecordRevertOnLayoutKeystrokeOnLayoutEnterOnLayoutExitOnLayoutSizeChangeOnModeEnterOnModeExitOnViewChangeOnGestureTapOnExternalCommandReceivedObject TriggersOnObjectEnterOnObjectKeystrokeOnObjectModifyOnObjectValidateOnObjectSaveOnObjectExitOnPanelSwitchOnObjectAVPlayerChange
13. Exploring Script Steps
Go to LayoutGo to ObjectNaming ObjectsUsing Go to Object in a ScriptScripting for FieldsNavigating FieldsGo to FieldGo to Next Field and Go to Previous FieldEditing CommandsSelecting TextEditing Field DataAvoiding Cut, Copy, and PasteSet FieldSet Field by NameInsert Calculated ResultInserting Other ValuesPutting Data in Container FieldsUsing the Insert File Script StepCreating a Field ScriptBuilding the ScriptOther Steps that Work with FieldsReplace Field Contents and Relookup Field ContentsSet Next Serial ValuePerform Find/ReplaceWorking with RecordsCreating, Duplicating, and Deleting RecordsNavigating Through RecordsGo to Record/Request/PageGo to Related RecordOpening, Reverting, and Committing RecordsOpen Record/RequestCommit Records/RequestsRevert Record/RequestCopying RecordsCopy Record/RequestCopy All Records/RequestsWorking with PortalsGo to Portal RowRefresh PortalFinding RecordsPausing for Users’ Find RequestsTriggering a Find ScriptStatic Find RequestsUsing a Variable to Create Dynamic Find RequestsConstraining and Extending the Found SetOmitting RecordsModify Last FindSorting RecordsSorting Records with an OnRecordLoad TriggerWorking with WindowsCreating WindowsSpecifying Advanced Style OptionsBringing a Window to the FrontClosing a WindowMoving and Resizing Existing WindowsAdjust WindowArrange All WindowsMove/Resize WindowOther Window-Related Script StepsWorking with FilesOpening and Closing FilesSave a Copy AsOther File-Related Script StepsPrintingWorking with FileMaker GoEnable Touch KeyboardEnable Touch KeyboardSet Allowed OrientationsInsert from DeviceSet Zoom LevelOther Script StepsUpload to FileMaker ServerGet DirectorySet Layout Object AnimationRefresh ObjectOpen URLDial PhoneSet Web ViewerExecute SQLFlush Cache to DiskExit Application
4. Becoming a Power Developer
14. Applying Developer Utilities
Copying Database StructureImporting Tables and FieldsCopying and Pasting TablesCopying and Pasting FieldsImporting ScriptsCopying ScriptsCopying Script StepsScript DebuggerControlling Script ExecutionBreakpointsExamining ErrorsPause on ErrorThe Call StackWorking with the Debugger WindowThe Data ViewerThe Current TabThe Watch TabDisable Script StepsThe Database Design ReportGenerating the DDRUsing the DDRFinding Broken Elements with the DDRCustom FunctionsDefining a Custom FunctionEditing Custom FunctionsSharing Custom FunctionsCustom MenusEditing a MenuCreating a New MenuUsing Existing CommandsSubmenusRemoving a MenuHiding or Showing a Menu by CalculationInstalling Custom Menu SetsDeveloper UtilitiesUsing the Developer UtilitiesRenaming FilesCreate Runtime Solution Application(s)Remove Admin Access from Files PermanentlyTurn on Kiosk Mode for Non-Admin AccountsDatabases Must have a FileMaker File ExtensionCreate Error Log for any Processing ErrorsLoading and Saving SettingsFile Maintenance
15. Advanced Relationship Techniques
Advanced RelationshipsSelf-Join RelationshipsAvoiding AmbiguityMultiple Criteria RelationshipsEditing a RelationshipRelationship OperatorsPortal FilteringUnderstanding Table OccurrencesDeciding Which Table Needs a New OccurrenceAdding a Table OccurrenceAdding Fields for New Table OccurrencesTable Occurrence GroupsPlanning the New Elements You’ll NeedUnderstanding Table Occurrence GroupsCreating a New Table Occurrence GroupBuilding the Assign Expenses LayoutDuplicating and Editing an Existing LayoutCopying a Portal from Another LayoutUsing GTRR to Switch TOGsUnderstanding Graph ArrangementsConnecting Database FilesAdding a Table Occurrence from Another FileDefining Data Sources Using a PathUsing Multiple Relationship TechniquesCreating the Invoice Finder Layout
16. Reporting and Analysis
Summary Fields and Subsummary PartsSummary FieldsSubsummary PartsOther Summary Field TypesTotal ofAverage ofCount ofMinimum and MaximumStandard Deviation ofFraction of Total ofList ofSummarizing RepetitionsAdvanced Subsummary PartsMultiple Subsummary Parts on One LayoutLeading and Trailing Grand SummariesSubsummary Parts and PrintingWeb Viewer ObjectsPutting a Web Viewer on a LayoutWeb Viewer OptionsAllow Interaction with Web Viewer ContentDisplay Content in Find ModeDisplay Progress BarDisplay Status MessagesAutomatically Encode URLConditional FormattingConditional Formatting of FieldsConditional Formatting of Text and Other ObjectsAdvanced Conditional FormattingRemoving Conditional FormattingBasic ChartingChart TypesColumnStacked ColumnPositive/Negative ColumnBarStacked BarPieLineAreaScatterBubbleCreating a ChartEditing a ChartChart FormattingVisualizing DataCharting and ReportsPicking the Right FieldsChoosing an Appropriate Layout PartUsing the Correct Sort OrderAdvanced ChartingDelimited DataRelated Records
17. Advanced Calculations
Understanding Boolean FunctionsUsing the Self() FunctionUsing Storage OptionsUnderstanding Stored and Unstored Calculation FieldsField DependenciesDeciding When to StoreIndexing CalculationsGlobal Calculation FieldsLogical FunctionsConditional FunctionsThe If() FunctionThe Case() FunctionThe Choose() FunctionConstructing a Conditional CalculationTotal Due Calculation #1: Using the If() FunctionTotal Due Calculation #2: Using the Case() FunctionThe Let() Function and VariablesDefining Calculation VariablesTotal Due Calculation #3: Using the Let() FunctionThe Life of a VariableLocal VariablesGlobal VariablesNesting Let() FunctionsRecursionStep 1: Solve the First CaseStep 2: Assume Your Function Already Works, and Use ItStep 3: Find a Stopping PointPlug-InsInstalling Plug-insFinding Plug-insCreating Your Own Plug-ins
18. Advanced Scripting
Commenting ScriptsCommunicating with Database UsersShowing Custom Dialog BoxShowing a Simple MessageAsking a Simple QuestionProviding Input FieldsUnderstanding the Commit Data OptionBuilding a Custom LayoutShowing Feedback with a Merge VariableCreating Modular ScriptsThe Perform Script Script StepHalt Script and Exit ScriptExit Script (Result)Organizing Scripts that Use Halt Script or Exit ScriptScript ParametersTesting for Script ParametersAdding Script Parameters to a ButtonMore on Using Script ParametersScript VariablesHandling ErrorsThe Set Error Capture Script StepThe Get(LastError) FunctionThe Allow User Abort Script StepAdvanced Script TriggersInstall OnTimer ScriptKeystroke TriggersDetecting KeystrokesCreating a Simple Keystroke TriggerCreating a more complex Keystroke FilterPutting a Complex Script TogetherPlanning the ScriptConsidering ExceptionsCreating SubscriptsTesting Scripts
5. Security and Integration
19. Adding Security
How Security WorksUnderstanding AccountsUnderstanding PrivilegesManaging AccountsAdding a Password to the Admin AccountAdding a New AccountTesting Your New AccountManaging Privilege SetsUnderstanding Privilege SetsThe Built-In Privilege SetsCustom Privilege SetsUnderstanding Individual PrivilegesOther PrivilegesCreating a Privilege SetData Access and Design PrivilegesRecord privilegesCreating Record-Level AccessField-Level AccessLayout privilegesValue list privilegesScript privilegesEditing a Privilege SetUsing Detailed SetupExternal AuthenticationOperating System Login SupportExtended PrivilegesCreating an Extended PrivilegeChecking for an Extended PrivilegeAssigning Extended PrivilegesManaging External File AccessScripts and SecurityDetecting Privileges in a ScriptHandling Security ErrorsGranting Full Access PrivilegesManaging Security with ScriptsAdd AccountDelete AccountReset Account PasswordChange PasswordEnable AccountRe-Login
20. Sharing Data Using FileMaker Server
Understanding Database SharingReviewing Record LockingFileMaker Network SharingSetting Up a Host ComputerOpening a Shared FileOpening a Shared File with the Launch CenterUnderstanding the Launch Center’s Hosts TabFinding FilesMarking FavoritesAdding a Favorite HostConfigure LDAPUsing a Network File PathReconnecting to FileMaker ServerFileMaker ServerPreparing to Install FileMaker ServerUnderstanding Installation TypesInstalling FileMaker ServerConfiguring Your ServerAdministering FileMaker ServerUsing the Technology Tests PageUploading a Database to FileMaker ServerSetting a Minimum VersionUploading a Database from FileMaker ProUploading a Database ManuallyClosing Database FilesUnderstanding BackupsScheduling a BackupCreating a Backup ScheduleEnabling Progressive BackupsRestoring from a BackupUnderstanding the Standby ServerServer Hardware
21. Sharing Data with WebDirect and FileMaker Go
Understanding WebDirectUnderstanding WebDirect CompatibilityEnabling WebDirect in a DatabaseSetting Up WebDirect on FileMaker ServerOpening a Database in FileMaker GoLogging In After HibernationCustoming Reauthentication PeriodsConnecting with a Web BrowserDisconnecting from WebDirectDesigning for WebDirect and FileMaker GoReducing OverheadCreating a Good User ExperienceChoosing Layouts for WebDirect and FileMaker GoDesigning for GoDesigning for WebDirectUnderstanding the WebDirect ToolbarUnderstanding WebDirect MenusSharing Databases on the Internet without WebDirectCustom Web PublishingStatic Web Publishing
22. Sharing Data with Other Systems
Sharing Your Data with OthersSave/Send Records AsSaving as Microsoft ExcelSaving as Portable Document Format (PDF)Snapshot LinkExternal SQL SourcesSetting Up a Data SourceThe SQL Database ServerInstalling the ODBC DriverConfiguring the Data Source in WindowsConfiguring Data Sources on Mac OS XFinishing ODBC Data Source ConfigurationConnecting FileMaker to a SQL Data SourceAdding SQL Tables to a FileMaker DatabaseCreating RelationshipsShadow TablesUsing SQL TablesExporting DataGrouped ExportsExport FormatsImporting DataRecurring ImportImporting over Existing DataUpdate Existing Records in Found SetUpdate Matching Records in Found SetCreating Tables on ImportCreating a New Database from an Import FileImport Data SourcesFileFolderImporting a Folder of Pictures or MoviesImporting a Folder of Text FilesXML Data SourceXML ExportBento DataODBC Data SourcesImporting and Exporting in a ScriptSave Records Script StepsThe Import Records Script StepThe Export Records Script Step
6. Appendixes
A. Getting Help
Getting Help from FileMaker ProFileMaker’s Installed ExtrasStarter SolutionsGetting Help from FileMaker, Inc.The Resource CenterUpdates and DownloadsFileMaker TrainingFileMaker Training SeriesWebinarsVideo and TutorialsThird-Party Training MaterialsTechnical SupportFree SupportPaid SupportDeveloper ProgramsFileMaker CommunityFileMaker Business Alliance (FBA)DevConGetting Help from the CommunityLocal User GroupsInternet ResourcesTraining/Consultants
B. Layout Badges
C. Using the Insert Commands with Container Fields
NotesNotesNotes
D. FileMaker Error Codes
Index
About the Authors
Copyright

Overview

You don’t need a technical background to build powerful databases with FileMaker Pro 14. This crystal-clear, objective guide shows you how to create a database that lets you do almost anything with your data so you can quickly achieve your goals. Whether you’re creating catalogs, managing inventory and billing, or planning a wedding, you’ll learn how to customize your database to run on a PC, Mac, web browser, or iOS device.

The important stuff you need to know:

Dive into relational data. Solve problems quickly by connecting and combining data from different tables.
Create professional documents. Publish reports, charts, invoices, catalogs, and other documents with ease.
Access data anywhere. Use FileMaker Go on your iPad or iPhone—or share data on the Web.
Harness processing power. Use new calculation and scripting tools to crunch numbers, search text, and automate tasks.
Run your database on a secure server. Learn the high-level features of FileMaker Pro Advanced.
Keep your data safe. Set privileges and allow data sharing with FileMaker’s streamlined security features.

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