FileMaker Pro Session 3
Summary
of Sessions 1-3
- A major purpose of any database is to make sure you have accurate
information. Speed in getting the information is only secondary to accuracy.
- The goal of these first three sessions is to show how
a database manager would set up a database in their office or home to make
sure all the information would be accurate each and every time.
The Basic Elements of a Database:
Fields, Records, and Data Files.
- We start with a database with a bunch of fields.
- Entering Data (automatic entry that is quick and accurate)
- We put in some records, use auto-entry features, validation
features. You can check the information with fail-safes to make sure certain
things would test true.
- Demographics: Manipulating Data. Finding & Sorting
Data.
How to find and sort the information
that you find.
- See it
- Understand logical techniques (the how & why explained),
management tips and common sense shortcuts.
- Practice, practice, practice it — build good habits
