In FileMaker Pro 11 Essential Training, Cris Ippolite demonstrates the principal features and functions of this popular database software, including creating tables and relationships, managing fields and records, and working with layouts. The course shows FileMaker developers how to find, sort, and share data as well as how to create reports, calculations, and scripts. It also covers brand new features in FileMaker Pro 11 such as the Inspector tool, charting, and portal filtering. Exercise files accompany the course.
Topics include:

•Creating databases from templates
•Creating fields in spreadsheet format
•Creating tables and relationships
•Defining key fields
•Adding validation and auto-enter values to fields
•Managing records, including duplicating, locking, and deleting records
•Creating and managing layouts
•Formatting layout objects
•Finding and sorting data
•Creating calculation fields
•Building reports
•Printing and saving as PDF or Excel
•Writing and triggering scripts
•Using relationships throughout a database