FileMaker Pro (Database Package): Introduction
Description
This introductory course covers the basic concepts of the relational database package Filemaker Pro. Each participant will design a small database.
Topics covered
- Database design
- Tables, records and fields
- Properties of fields
- Lookup and relationships
- Value list
- Relational relationships
- Layouts and reports
- Searching
- Import and export
- Backup
Format
Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.
System requirements
FileMaker Pro v. 8.5 on PWF Macintosh
Notes
- Practical work will normally be done on Macintoshes but the course will be useful to those using FileMaker under Windows.
- Basic computing skills are assumed. There are self-taught courses on FileMaker Pro, including one covering relational databases and one on publishing on the Web.
Duration
One half day session
Theme
Databases
Events available