FileMaker Fundamentals: Creating Records
There's nothing more basic than capturing information - it's cells in a spreadsheet or fields in a database. If we never cared about tracking anything, or the historical value of knowing what's happened in the past, then capturing data would seem pointless. But, as it turns out, we do want to know what has happened simply because we're creatures of history - and habit.
So, let's start with your basic menu command of "New Record" and move from there. While expecting a user to simply navigate to a layout tied to a given base table is certainly reasonable, it's not always preferred.
This means you need to know about all the possible ways to create new records within FileMaker Pro. By covering as many of the possible methods known, I hope you'll get a strong sense of what can be done so you'll know which method you should use when the time comes.
Comments
Another way to create a record.
Hey Matt, great article.
For advanced users who don't have an aversion to plugins there is always SQL to create records.
But here is another way - that doesn't require a plugin - and also works on FMGo.
http://fmforums.com/forum/files/file/19-context-free-record-creation/
Cheers
Stephen
Create through variables
Hey Matt,
Was reviewing your previous video on scripted record creation that you made in 2009. Wondering if the creation via variables technique in that video is still a good/preferred method as it was not mentioned this time in the video?
Thanks
Alan