Course Overview In our networked, highly-interconnected digital world, it is critically important to be able to move and share data easily between applications and platforms. This course presents the data exchange tools and techniques built into FileMaker Pro. Benefits When you complete this course you will be able to; Import data from a variety of  sources into your FileMaker Pro databases. Export your FileMaker data in a variety of  formats. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who would like to know how to use ... Read More

Series Overview CoreSolutions has developed a FileMaker training series designed to give an in-depth look into the workings of  FileMaker 11. These user-level courses are directed toward anyone who uses FileMaker Pro, or would like to know how. The classes are taught using the newest version of  FileMaker Pro (currently v11), but many of  the same principles are applicable to earlier versions of  the software.  This online series uses a web-conferencing application, and consists of  theory with examples and exercises. Questions can be ... Read More

Course Overview This course is the first in a series providing an in-depth examination of the powerful FileMaker Pro layout engine. Instruction is given in layout management, object design and  manipulation, advanced field settings, and special-purpose layout objects. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Effectively manage the various views of your FileMaker Pro data. Quickly and easily manipulate FileMaker Pro layout objects. Improve the design, efficiency, and user-friendliness of your database. Who should take ... Read More

Course Overview This course provides the foundation for a good understanding of how to store information using a relational database. The theories and techniques learned — which are used by all relational database systems, not just FileMaker Pro — allow you to leverage the power of the connections between pieces of data. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Describe your real-world information in terms of files, tables, fields, and relationships in a relational database system. Who should take this class? This ... Read More

Course Overview This course builds on relational modelling fundamentals by considering more complex data models and relationship types, and demonstrating how to describe them in relational database and graphical/visual formats. Trainees are also introduced to the tools and techniques of building data schemas in FileMaker Pro. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Translate your real-world data into an effective relational database model. Present your data model in a visually effective manner suitable for ... Read More

Course Overview This course provides a foundation for using the FileMaker Pro scripting (automation) environment. In addition to learning the tools and techniques required to build scripts and employ them in a variety of situations, trainees are introduced to many of the most useful, popular, and powerful actions built into FileMaker Pro. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Add powerful and useful automation features to your FileMaker Pro solutions. Program FileMaker scripts to be triggered by a variety of ... Read More

Course Overview This course provides a foundation for using the FileMaker Pro calculation engine. In addition to learning the tools and techniques required to build calculations in a variety of  situations, trainees are introduced to many of the most useful, popular, and powerful functions built in to FileMaker Pro. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Define calculations to manipulate your FileMaker Pro data in a variety of ways. Understand the organization and use of FileMaker Pro’s built-in functions. Use ... Read More

Course Overview This course introduces the powerful reporting features built in to FileMaker Pro, including subsummaries and charting. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Generate simple and advanced summarization reports of your FileMaker Pro data. Use FileMaker Pro to present your data in charts and graphs. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar with the basics of FileMaker Pro and has developed a few databases on their own. Comfortable with FileMaker Pro and wants to ... Read More

Course Overview This course presents ways of reporting FileMaker Pro data when the traditional subsummary model is insufficient or unfeasible. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Build cross-tab reports in FileMaker Pro. Use FileMaker Pro’s Web Viewer to generate reports of various types. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar and comfortable with FileMaker Pro basics (including basic reporting and scripting), and wants to advance their skills. Planning to become a ... Read More

Course Overview This course dives deeper into the automation features of FileMaker Pro’s scripting environment. A variety of techniques are taught, including recursion (looping), multiple PDF generation, and enhanced window management. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Build more powerful and flexible FileMaker Pro scripts. Build looping scripts, to perform a certain activity numerous times. Improve the look-and-feel of your FileMaker Pro solutions using multiple windows. Who should take this class? This ... Read More

Course Overview This course presents more advanced techniques which can help make your FileMaker Pro solutions more “application-like”, user-friendly, and secure. Benefits When you complete this course you will be able to: Customize the menus of your FileMaker Pro solution. Filter and sort portal records in multiple ways. Create an audit trail for your FileMaker data. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar and comfortable with FileMaker Pro development, and wants to advance their skills. ... Read More

Course Overview This course continues the examination of FileMaker Pro’s powerful calculation engine, focusing on more advanced functions and applications. Benefits When you complete this course you will be able to: Understand and apply many of the most powerful, useful, and popular FileMaker Pro logical, text formatting, and aggregate functions. Use the Custom Function features to build reusable functions. (Note: This requires FileMaker Pro Advanced.) Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar ... Read More

Course Overview This course presents several powerful techniques for further modifying and customizing FileMaker Pro layout objects, to provide a more “application-like” user experience. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to; Use more advanced FileMaker Pro layout features to improve the design, efficiency, and user-friendliness of your database solutions. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar and comfortable with the basics of FileMaker Pro layouts, and wants to advance ... Read More

Course Overview Building on trainees’ previous knowledge of FileMaker Pro relationships, this course demonstrates more powerful and flexible relational options. Techniques are presented for filtering, sorting, and manipulating data sets through relationships and portals. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Use advanced relationship and portal design techniques to powerfully manipulate your FileMaker Pro data. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is: Familiar with the basics of ... Read More

Course Overview Become familiar with the FileMaker Go application environment for iPhone and iPad. Examine the functionality offered to you through the menu commands, and learn the differences between FileMaker Go and FileMaker Pro. Understand tools and behaviors to start you on your way to building solid and stable mobile applications for the iPhone and iPad. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Work with data while in FileMaker Go. Design layouts optimized for FileMaker Go. Import data from a mobile device to a local ... Read More

Course Overview This session introduces many of  the features that come with FileMaker which aren’t addressed in our other FileMaker Exposed! courses. An excellent resource for developers and users alike, Bits & Pieces will give you the tools and knowledge you need to fully maximize your software. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Improve your FileMaker solutions by taking advantage of  newly-introduced features such as Saved Finds and Merge Variables. Who should take this class? This course is suitable ... Read More

Course Overview Many new FileMaker functions and script steps have been introduced in recent updates — this course gives you an in-depth overview of these dynamic new features. Benefits When you complete this course you will be able to: Take advantage of recently-added FileMaker functions and script steps. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is an Intermediate to Advanced FileMaker User. The FileMaker Exposed! series of online courses are directed towards students with some development experience in ... Read More

Course Overview Script Triggers allow FileMaker Pro solutions to respond to a variety of events such as entering/exiting a field, changing records, and navigating between layouts. This course presents the fundamental tools and techniques of the FileMaker Pro script triggering system. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Make your FileMaker solutions more responsive, efficient, and user-friendly using Script Triggers. Who should take this class? This course is suitable for anyone who is an Intermediate to Advanced ... Read More

Course Overview Charting was introduced in FileMaker Pro 11 — since then, things have never been the same. This course teaches you how to generate eye-catching charts and reports, helping you visualize and communicate your data more effectively. Benefits When you complete this course, you will be able to: Turn your data into charts directly in FileMaker Pro. Differentiate between the various chart types and options, and choose the type best suited to your data. Create charts using a variety of  different data structures and sources. Who ... Read More