Relational Databases using Filemaker Pro 4.0
Contents
David Remsen
Goals of this Session
Concepts and Terms
Database Design Considerations
Use of DBMS
Creating a Database
Field Definitions
Relationships
Use of Filemaker Pro
Multi-Platform (Mac and PC)
Built in Web Server
Integrated with Home Page
Multi-Platform Web Development Software
Limitations with Session Length
Introduction to Relational Databases
The Flat File
Tables
Tables Vs. Files
Problems with Flat Files
Relational Databases
Relationships - One to Many
Relatiopnships - Many to Many
Workshop Goals
The Tables
FileMaker Pro - Define Fields
FileMaker Pro - Field Options
FileMaker Pro - Data?Entry
FileMaker Pro - Layouts
FileMaker Pro - The Admissions Database
Relations - Types
Viewing related Data
Using Portals in One-> Many Relations
Using Portals - Completed
Final Exercises