FileMaker Pro 7.0: Level I

Learning Outcomes:

• Successfully locate records and groups of records meeting specific criteria within the time frame allotted.

• Create a new database that includes multiple records and multiple layouts given information in the Lesson Lab and providing a 90% error free rate.

• Accurately create database layouts by positioning and formatting fields with the information provided in the exercise or by the instructor.

• Utilizing a specific scenario, add graphic and text elements to layouts in a specific time frame with proficiency.

Learn FileMaker Pro to create and use databases to store and organize information so that it is available for efficient retrieval.

• Maintaining a Database
• Browse, add, edit, sort records
• Finding Records Meeting Certain Criteria
• Setting Up a Database
• Importing Data
• Control Field Validation
• Formatting Fields
• Adding Graphics and Text to Layouts
• Creating Layouts for Mailing Form Letters
• Creating Columnar Reports
• Exporting Data

FileMaker Pro 7.0: Level I

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

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. Position and resize fields. Specify an OR search. 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.

Class targeted to:

Designed for students who need to learn the basic skills that are necessary in order to begin to use this program effectively.

Prerequisites:

A basic Windows Operating Course and word processing skills helpful.