In some cases you might also want to prevent users from modifying these auto-generated values, such as when tracking a serial ID or applying a date you don't want adjusted afterward (see Figure 3.6).įigure 3.6 FileMaker's auto-entry options allow you to define rules for automatically populating data into fields in your database.īased on some trigger event, FileMaker inserts auto-entry data into a field. The applications for this can range from assigning default values to fields, to automatically reformatting data, to inserting values from other fields based on certain trigger events. When defining noncalculation fields in FileMaker Pro, you can choose to have data automatically entered into a field as records are created and/or modified. The first set of options is the auto-entry behaviors.
You can then opt to apply further behaviors via the Options button on the right. They can vary for each field type.Īfter you name a field and choose its type on the Fields tab of the Manage Database dialog, click Create to save it to your database. These options range in function from managing auto-entry of default data to validation checks and internal storage settings. In addition to establishing fields and assigning data types, you can assign various options to your fields as well.
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