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----- Modules Included in the 4-day Session -----
Working with Fields
Learn practical skills required to define FileMaker Pro 10 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
Discover tools and techniques for creating layouts in FileMaker Pro 10, including conditional formatting, auto-resize, web viewers, tab controls, and tooltips. Understand how field behavior and tab orders are controlled, and learn to create and use different kinds of value lists.
Calculation Functions
Learn how functions work in the calculation engine in FileMaker Pro 10 and how to apply them in various contexts. Study how custom functions are built and how to use them in database solutions.
Scripts
Explore the new Script Trigger features of FileMaker Pro 10, as well as best practices for writing scripts. Learn how to build navigation and window controls, and study logical branching and looping routines.
Reporting
Practice creating reports in FileMaker Pro 10 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 10 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.
--- Optional Modules available upon request for custom training ---
Using FileMaker Pro
Approach FileMaker Pro 10 from the perspective of users: learn techniques for working with FileMaker data, printing and exporting, performing and saving Find requests, and accessing features for working with email, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Excel documents.
Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
Work with relational value lists, write scripts that leverage object naming, and explore custom menus in depth. Learn advanced techniques with portals that include dynamic sorting, filtering, row highlights and preview panes.
FileMaker Server
Learn the best practices for setting up and maintaining FileMaker Server 10 and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced. Understand how and why to use server-side scripts. Review hardware and networking requirements, learn proper backup routines, and be trained in configuration processes.
Connectivity
Learn how to integrate FileMaker 10 with SQL systems, both through ODBC connections and with the External SQL Data Source capabilities. Review configuration processes and learn to use other data systems in tandem with your FileMaker Pro databases.
Web Publishing
Understand the capabilities of both Instant Web Publishing (IWP) and Custom Web Publishing in FileMaker Pro 10 and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced, 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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