Lynda.COM FileMaker Pro 11 New Features

Author:
Cris Ippolite

Duration:
02h 30m

Released on:
3/31/2010

Exercise files:
Yes

Software works on:
Windows only


In FileMaker Pro 11 New Features, author Cris Ippolite explores the rich toolset available to database developers in FileMaker Pro 11. This course includes visualizing data with FileMaker Charts, filtering portals, and applying Quick Find to layouts. Exercise files are included with the course.
Topics include:

    Navigating layouts with the Manage Layouts window
    Creating charts from current record, related, or current found set data
    Searching data with Quick Find
    Setting up a recurring import
    Highlighting text
    Exploring Script Trigger enhancements
    Creating snapshot links
    Using the Instant Web Publishing toolbar
    Securing data with external table security





Introduction
Welcome           00m 57s
Using the exercise files           01m 04s

1. Getting Started
The FileMaker Quick Start screen           03m 09s

2. Inspector
Where to find Inspector           01m 26s
Using the Position tab           02m 43s
Using the Appearance tab           01m 13s
Using the Data tab           03m 08s

3. Layout Folders
Exploring the Manage Layouts window           03m 08s
Working with layouts in the Manage Layouts window           04m 30s

4. The Charting Tool
Setting up charts in FileMaker layouts           03m 21s
Choosing chart types           03m 03s
Using charts with current record data           07m 37s
Using charts with the current found set           11m 48s
Using charts with related data           08m 03s
Managing chart appearance           03m 51s

5. Managing Databases in Table View
Understanding the Quick Table view           02m 40s
Adding and managing fields in Table view           04m 54s
Working with records in Table view           02m 27s
Add trailing groups and subtotals           03m 53s

6. Quick Find
Configuring fields to include in Quick Find           03m 24s
Adding Quick Find to the toolbar           01m 22s
The Get (QuickFindText) function in the Quick Find script step           03m 42s

7. Report Assistant Interface Updates
Walking through the Report Assistant updates           04m 13s

8. Recurring Imports
Setting up and modifying a recurring import           06m 30s

9. Text Highlighting
Applying the Text Highlight tool           04m 39s

10. Snapshot Links
Creating snapshot links           04m 46s
Reviewing the .fpsl file           01m 41s

11. Portal Filtering
Options for the New Portal Setup dialog           04m 58s
Specifying portal filter criteria           08m 45s

12. External Table Security
Reviewing external table security           06m 25s

13. New Script Triggers and Behaviors
Learning about the OnObjectValidate trigger           04m 07s
Learning about the OnLayoutExit trigger           02m 34s
Learning about the OnViewChange trigger           02m 25s

14. New Uses For Variables
Adding merge variables to layouts           05m 49s
Variables in the Edit Find Request table           04m 26s

15. Layout Badges
Reviewing layout badges           03m 14s

16. The New Instant Web Publishing Toolbar
The new Status toolbar in Instant Web Publishing           03m 19s
The Charting tool in Instant Web Publishing layouts           01m 19s

Conclusion
Goodbye           00m 12s