1. Getting Started with FileMaker Pro
Instructor: Vicki Weidler
Assistant: Alan Bilansky

2. Overview Open an existing FileMaker Pro database
Navigate the FileMaker Pro interface
Find a record
Enter new data
Update a record
Delete information
Sort and query the database
Prepare a simple layout

3. What is a database?
Method of organizing & analyzing information.

4. Why use a database?
Allows you to organize & analyze in many different ways.
Use different criteria & conditions
Group information
Sort information
Find information
Calculate

5. AND Condition Find records that match multiple criteria
Example: Members who are both from the U.S. & are new members

6. OR Condition
Find records that match one or more criterion in a single field.
Example: All members located either in NY or London

7. Summary Open an existing FileMaker Pro database
Navigate the FileMaker Pro interface
Find a record
Enter new data
Update a record
Delete information
Sort and query the database
Prepare a simple layout

8. Conclusion Resources Questions & Answers Evaluations Thank You!!!
Unfortunately no consultants on campus to come to your office
and help you design your database