Master the essentials of FileMaker 9

The FileMaker Training Series consists of 12 modules that cover a comprehensive set of topics that provide the building blocks for successful FileMaker solution development.
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FileMaker Training Series Modules
1. Using FileMaker Pro
2. Working with Fields
3. Data Modeling
4. Working with Layouts
5. Calculation Functions
6. Scripts
7. Reporting
8. Security
9. Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
10. FileMaker Server
11. Connectivity
12. Web Publishing

Using FileMaker Pro - Approach FileMaker Pro 9 from the perspective of users: learn techniques for working with FileMaker data, printing & exporting, performing Find requests, and accessing features for working with email, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Excel documents.

Working with Fields - Learn practical skills required to define FileMaker Pro 9 data tables and fields. This module explores data types and options for auto-entry, validation, and field storage. Discover how to manage images and other objects in container fields and work with the Database Design Report in FileMaker Pro Advanced.

Data Modeling - Learn how to construct different types of data relationships, ensure data integrity, and implement multiple-table solutions. This module also covers lessons in building layouts using related data fields and portals.

Working with Layouts - Review new features in FileMaker Pro 9, such as conditional formatting and auto-resize, while learning how to work with layout objects.

Calculation Functions - Learn how functions work in the calculation engine in FileMaker Pro 9. Study how custom functions are built and how to best apply them to database solutions.

Scripts - User controls and interface elements are generally driven through scripts in FileMaker Pro 9. Explore best practices in scripting, learn how to build navigation and window controls, and study logical branching and looping routines.

Reporting - Practice creating reports in FileMaker Pro 9 using a variety of techniques. Explore sub-summary reports that group information by break fields. Learn how to build a cross-tab report (with data-driven columns) and an HTML report that is displayed via the Web Viewer object.

Security - Study the account-based security features of FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to implement privilege sets, tie access to database solutions to external authentication servers, control both access and authoring rights to systems, and extend security controls with scripting.

Intermediate & Advanced Techniques - Work with relational value lists, write scripts that leverage object naming, and explore Custom Menus in depth.

FileMaker Server - Learn the best practices for setting up and maintaining FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced. Review hardware and networking requirements, learn proper backup routines, and be trained in configuration processes.

Connectivity - Learn how to integrate FileMaker 9 with SQL systems, both through ODBC connections and with the new External SQL Data Source capabilities in FileMaker Pro 9.

Web Publishing - Understand the capabilities of both Instant Web Publishing (IWP) and Custom Web Publishing in FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to develop solutions to publish via the Web. Review the PHP Site Assistant and gain hands-on experience with IWP.

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