Filemaker Pro 10 TU687LL/A Benutzerhandbuch
Produktcode
TU687LL/A
Lesson 7
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Simplifying data entry 51
16. Notice that the format of the Renewal Fee label does not match the format of other labels in the sample
database.
17. Select the Renewal Fee label.
18. Choose Format menu > Text.
19. Select 12 for Size, Plain for Style, and dark gray for color.
20. Click OK.
Tip
You can also use the Format Painter tool
in the status toolbar to quickly copy and paste the format
of layout objects.
Your calculation formula is now complete. When data is entered in the Membership Type field, FileMaker
Pro will compare it to the word we are testing for, “Continuing.” The test is true if it matches this word, and
the calculation will return your first result, 100. If it doesn’t match, the test is false, and the second result is
returned.
Pro will compare it to the word we are testing for, “Continuing.” The test is true if it matches this word, and
the calculation will return your first result, 100. If it doesn’t match, the test is false, and the second result is
returned.
Test your calculation
To see if your calculation works, save and exit the layout and switch to the Membership info tab, then try
switching the value in the Membership Type field from New to Continuing. Notice the result in the Renewal
Fee field—it changes as the membership type changes.
switching the value in the Membership Type field from New to Continuing. Notice the result in the Renewal
Fee field—it changes as the membership type changes.
Automatically enter a serial number
FileMaker Pro lets you automatically enter certain types of data—for example, incremental numbers—when
you create a new record.
you create a new record.
Create a field for serial numbers
1. Click Edit Layout.
2. Choose File menu > Manage > Database.
3. In the Manage Database dialog box, click the Fields tab if it is not already selected.
4. For Field Name, type Member Number.
5. Select Number as the field type.
6. Click Create.
7. Click Options.