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FileMaker 7 Tutorial CD

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This FileMaker 7 video tutorial utilizes an easy to follow training format that is both engaging and informative. Created to assist the beginners to intermediate users, the author uses a unique training method that brings a high degree of visual clarity to even the most complex applications. Being over 8 hours long these FileMaker 7 tutorials are extremely comprehensive and easy to follow. Video Training by Experts - Low Cost.

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To allow you to evaluate the quality of the FileMaker 7 training course we have made the first 3 chapters of this tutorial available for free viewing online, the purchased version of this training course contains all the topics listed below. The free demos below have been compressed for faster playback over the internet, the audio and video quality of the purchased CD / DVD is far greater. To play the free demo videos you will need QuickTime,

THIS TUTORIAL COVERS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS

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This FileMaker tutorial video focuses on version 7 and is structured towards the beginner. Authored by Jesse Feiler the emphasise is towards a gradual and steady learning curve with each aspect being taught in great detail, users have control over the speed of the videos and the tutorials can be stopped, rewound or fast-forwarded at any time. By the end of this video based training course users will have a strong understanding of not only the fundamentals of FileMaker by will also be able to carry out more complex tasks such as working with Multi table database files and publishing a FileMaker database on the Web, topics covered include: Data Validation, Replacing Data, Creating Fields, Database Relationships, Joins, Formatting Numbers, Functions, Using Scripts, Security, Web Publishing, Networking, Exporting Data, ODBC Drivers and much more. You may also be intrested in our FileMaker 9 tutorial .

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The Blue Links below are free demos, when you purchase the video training CD / DVD the enitre content listings below are included , not just the free demo videos.

Introducing FileMaker 7

Entering Data in Browse Mode

Printing and Presenting Data in Preview Mode

Designing the Interface in Layout Mode


  • Using Layout Mode
  • Showing Objects on a Layout Tutorials 1
  • Showing Objects on a Layout pt. 2
  • Working With Rulers
  • Using the Status Area
  • Using the Status Area Fill and Pen Controls
  • Positioning Objects on a Layout by Alignment
  • Positioning Objects on a Layout with Tools
  • Adding and Formatting Fields
  • Other Basic Layout Mode Features

Finding Data in Find Mode


  • Finding Data the Simple Way
  • Constraining and Extending Found Sets
  • Using Multiple Find Criteria
  • Using Find Requests (OR)
  • Using the Status Area and Omitting Records
  • Finding Text pt. 1
  • Finding Text pt. 2
  • Finding Numbers/Dates/Times

Using the Design Database Dialog


  • Database Terminology
  • Design Database Dialog Basics
  • Creating Fields
  • Working with Field Types
  • Creating Relationships
  • Making Databases Robust
  • Creating One-to-One Relationships
  • Displaying Data in Related Fields
  • Displaying Data in Portals
  • Using Auto-Enter Field Options
  • Using Validation Field Options
  • Using Storage Field Options

Putting It Together: Database Design and Layout


  • Creating Join Tables and Relationships
  • Building the Join Tables Layout
  • Entering Data Tutorials 1
  • Entering Data pt. 2
  • Finding Data

Advanced Relationships


  • Using Tables in Other Databases pt. 1
  • Using Tables in Other Databases pt. 2
  • Using File References
  • Using Self-Joins
  • Using Complex Relationships
  • Using Relationships to Find Data

Working with Value Lists


  • Creating Value Lists
  • Creating Value Lists from Other Sources
  • Using Value Lists Lists (Windows)
  • Using Value Lists (Mac OS X)
  • Using Value Lists for Sorting and Validation

More on FileMaker Layouts


  • Formatting Numbers Tutorials 1
  • Formatting Numbers pt. 2
  • Formatting Dates
  • Formatting Times
  • Formatting Graphics
  • Formatting Buttons
  • Formatting Portals
  • Field Formats and Behaviors
  • Formatting Borders
  • Format Painter

Putting It Together: Improving Data Entry


  • Using Value Lists
  • Finishing Up the Layout
  • Restructuring the Database File

Working with Functions and Calculations


  • Using the Specify Calculation Dialog pt. 1
  • Using the Specify Calculation Dialog pt. 2
  • Using Functions
  • Specifying Calculation Storage
  • Aggregate Functions
  • Date Functions
  • Design Functions
  • Get Functions
  • Logical Functions: If/Case/Choose
  • Logical Functions: Let
  • Number Functions
  • Repeating Functions
  • Summary Functions
  • Text Functions Tutorials 1
  • Text Functions pt. 2
  • Text Formatting Functions
  • Time and Timestamp Functions
  • Trigonometric/Custom/External Functions

Introducing Scripts


  • Introducing ScriptMaker
  • Using the ScriptMaker Edit Window
  • Using Script Parameters
  • Running Scripts Automatically
  • Control
  • Navigation pt. 1
  • Navigation pt. 2
  • Editing
  • Fields
  • Records
  • Found Sets
  • Windows
  • Files
  • Accounts/Spelling/Open Menu Item/Misc.

Summaries and Design


  • Fleshing Out the Database
  • Implementing the Relationships
  • Using Summary Fields on Layouts
  • Creating a Summary Layout Tutorials 1
  • Creating a Summary Layout pt. 2
  • Creating a Summary Layout pt. 3
  • Creating a Summary Layout pt. 4
  • Improving the Database: Joins for Searching

Setting Up FileMaker Security


  • The Unified Security Model
  • Setting Up Accounts
  • Setting Up Privileges

Instant Web Publishing with FileMaker


  • Instant Web Publishing Overview
  • Setting Up IWP

FileMaker Networking


  • Using a Networked Database
  • Sharing a FileMaker Database

Importing and Exporting Data


  • Importing Data Tutorials 1
  • Importing Data pt. 2
  • Importing Options
  • Exporting Data

ODBC


  • ODBC for Import/Export (Windows) Tutorials 1
  • ODBC for Import/Export (Windows) pt. 2
  • ODBC for Import/Export (Mac OS X)

Credits


  • Useful Links
  • About this Author

FileMaker 7 Tutorials - VIDEO INFO

» Studio quality audio and video
» Works on Pc or Mac
» Ideal for people that learn quicker by being shown
» Master complex application in days


Title : FileMaker 7
Instructor : Jesse Feiler
Price : US$ 99.95
Duration : 8 hours - 137 Movies
OS : Win Vista XP 98,2000,ME. Mac OS 9, OS X
Delivery Options : Ground / 2 day / Next Day
Product Code : 33495


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BENEFITS OF THIS TRAINING COURSE

  • Master FileMaker 7 in the shortest time possible
  • Self paced tutorial, training on video, at your own pace
  • Just sit back and watch, no books to read, just easy to follow lessons
  • Training can be viewed from any location, on PC or Mac
  • All training is self-contained; you don’t even need the application you are learning loaded on your machine
  • The most affordable way to learn, benefit from a world-leading expert
  • High quality content for a fraction of the cost of a classroom training course
  • The Tutorials can be rewound, fast forwarded or stopped at any time
  • Learn from the comfort of your own desk.

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