FileMaker Pro 4.1 Mac User's Guide

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For example, if data you want already exists in another file, you can
use it in the current file by defining a relationship to the other file and
then defining lookups or adding fields from that file on a layout of the
current file.
5. Decide what layouts you need, and plan a separate layout for each
task.
For example, plan layouts for data entry, order entry, printing mailing
labels, printing form letters, and for each type of report you produce.
6. If others will use your database, think about who can use the file and
which tasks they can perform.
If security is important to your data, you can restrict who can do
which tasks by assigning passwords and access privileges to the file.
7. Put your ideas on paper, listing the files you need and the fields for
each file. Also list the forms and reports you will generate from each
file.