Creating a solution
The first step in creating a solution is to plan the content, structure, and design. Then, you create a FileMaker Pro database file and define tables and fields.
Related topics 
Deleting table definitions, field definitions, and data
Topics in this section
About planning a solution
Best practices for designing layouts
Tips for designing layouts
Creating a FileMaker Pro file
Creating a FileMaker Pro file from a Starter Solution
Setting file options
Defining database tables
About defining database fields
About choosing a field type
Setting options for fields
About setting up container fields
Changing field definitions
Creating file paths
Using variables
Working with formulas and functions
Working with plug-ins
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