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M. C. MunroLearn FileMaker Pro 19https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6680-9_2

2. Exploring the Application

Mark Conway Munro1  
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Lewisburg, PA, USA
 
FileMaker Pro is a desktop application for macOS and Windows with a dual-purpose interface that integrates features for using and developing databases. While other products in the line can share or use database, the desktop application is required to first create those databases. This chapter introduces the application, covering these topics:

  • Introducing the Launch Center window

  • Configuring application preferences

  • Exploring menus (Browse mode)

  • Accessing contextual menus

Introducing the Launch Center Window

The Launch Center is a multi-tabbed window used to create new databases, access ...

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