Filemaker Pro 9 (68)

Question 1

This set entered on 5-16-14.
5.6.14.1

1. p 356. ADDING RECORDS IN A PORTAL. To add a record in a PORTAL:

Answer 1

CLICK on the LEFTMOST FIELD in the PORTAL and start typing the VALUE.

Question 2

2. As soon as you start typing on a FIELD in the PORTAL, FileMaker:

Answer 2

Makes a SECOND ROW OF FIELDS appear in the PORTAL underneath the one you’re typing on. This is Filemaker showing you that it is ready to make a new record for you.

Question 3

3. When you type in to the last field (column) of a PORTAL ROW, FileMaker automatically jumps to:

Answer 3

the NEXT FIELD. However, the LAST PORTAL ROW is NOT A NEW RECORD UNTIL and UNLESS YOU TYPE SOMETHING ON IT, and THEN COMMIT THE PORTAL RECORD.