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Deleting records and backing up files - FileMaker Pro Tutorial
From the course: FileMaker Pro 13 Essential Training
Deleting records and backing up files
Deleting records out of your FileMaker database is pretty easy to do. And actually it might be a little bit too easy as a matter of fact. You'll notice that you've got a button here on top that when you press, it'll allow you to delete a record. You can do the same under the Records menu or the corresponding quick key. Any time you try to delete a record you are going to get a message asking you if you definitely want to delete one. And I should caution you that this message, if you don't pay attention to it, could look very similar to this other message, the delete all records message. Really all that they do is it just says all and then gives the number, but it's very important to not accidentally delete all records in your database. It goes without saying. Luckily, the Delete All Records does not have a corresponding quick key, and when you do select it, the Delete All isn't the default option. But sometimes your users will not pay attention and they'll just go ahead and delete…
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Using guides and arranging, aligning, grouping and locking layout objects10m
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Applying Screen Stencils3m 25s
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Placing and formatting graphics in layouts5m 34s
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Applying gradients2m 19s
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Formatting fields and applying field attributes6m 24s
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Understanding states5m 9s
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Setting field behaviors3m 23s
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Using the Tab Control feature9m 6s
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Using the Slide Control feature6m 42s
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Using the popover feature7m 40s
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Setting the tab order4m 29s
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Learning how to hide layout objects conditionally6m 4s
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Introducing scripts and script steps2m 48s
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Assigning script steps to buttons4m 50s
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Understanding the Scriptmaker dialog window7m 54s
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Creating multiline scripts10m 23s
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Adding find criteria to a script8m 19s
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Using the New Window script step7m 36s
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Understanding the If script step5m 42s
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Using script parameters5m 7s
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Reviewing the Send Mail script option5m 17s
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