In Browse mode, add data to the custom app. See Creating and managing layouts and reports.

(optional) Switch to Layout mode and add objects to the layout. See Defining database tables and Working with related tables.Ĭlick OK to close the Manage Database dialog box. You can also add tables and define relationships using the Manage Database dialog box. See Defining database tables.ĭefine the fields and choose options for them. Several default fields may already be defined. The new custom app opens in Browse mode and displays the Manage Database dialog box, where you define fields. Type a name for the file (choose a different folder, if needed). To create a custom app from a new, empty file: If you’re not a team manager, choose a different folder, if needed.Īfter you create a custom app, you can easily extend it with add-ons. (If you change your mind, click FileMaker Cloud to save to a team’s host.) If you’re a team manager, you can save the file to a team’s FileMaker Cloud host or click On My Mac or On My PC to save locally. To create a custom app based on a predefined app:Ĭhoose a predefined app and click Create. Create a file (or custom app) based on one of the predefined apps (FileMaker Pro only)Ĭreate an empty file, then create its tables, fields, and layoutsĬreate an empty file with tables and layouts linked to your team's current Claris Studio views (Claris Pro only)Ĭonvert a file containing data in another file format (for example, a Microsoft Excel file) see Converting a data file to a new FileMaker Pro file

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