Released on: September 2, 2008, 3:49 pm

Press Release Author: SolutionMakers, Inc.

Industry: Software

Press Release Summary: Now Enrolling for FileMaker 9 Developer Skills I & II Classes

Press Release Body: SEATTLE, WA – September 1, 2008 – SolutionMakers, Inc., one of
15 FileMaker Authorized Trainers in the country and the only one in the Pacific
Northwest, is offering its FileMaker Training Series Development Skills Courses One
and Two this September. These courses are designed to provide a solid foundation for
those just starting to develop in FileMaker or a refresher for more advanced
developers looking to get FileMaker certified. Class registration can be done online
at SolutionMakers.com. FMPUG and TechNet members should be sure to check their
membership for discounts as well.

All SMi courses are taught by FileMaker Authorized Trainer Jason Young. Jason has
been working with FileMaker since the late 90\'s and is FileMaker 8 and 9 certified.
He has trained a number of work groups over the years and in the last few years has
made a terrific transition to the classroom. Jason always encourages his students to
bring their projects to class so that the lessons learned can be readily applied to
the projects currently being worked on.

All SMi classes are taught at the University of Washington, Bothell campus. This
campus is located just off I-405 northeast of Seattle. Since it is a newer college
campus, the classrooms offer state-of-the-art technology and an easily accessible
campus.

SMi requires that each attending student bring their own laptop, preferably with
their current project loaded onto the machine, and a copy of FileMaker 8 or higher
on it. Each student also needs a copy of the FileMaker Training Series Manual. This
can be purchased through SMi or through FileMaker. Laptop rentals are also
available.

FileMaker 9 Developer Skills 1 (Two Day Class)
September 16-17, 2008
FTS Modules covered in this session:

1) Using FileMaker Pro: Approach FileMaker Pro 9 from the perspective of users:
learn techniques for working with FileMaker data, printing & exporting, performing
Find requests, and accessing features for working with email, Adobe PDF and
Microsoft Excel documents.

2) Working with Fields:
Learn practical skills required to define FileMaker Pro 9 data tables and fields.
This module explores data types and options for auto-entry, validation, and field
storage. Discover how to manage images and other objects in container fields and
work with the Database Design Report in FileMaker Pro Advanced.

3) Data Modeling:
Learn how to construct different types of data relationships, ensure data integrity,
and implement multiple-table solutions. This module also covers lessons in building
layouts using related data fields and portals.

4) Working with Layouts:
Review new features in FileMaker Pro 9, such as conditional formatting and
auto-resize, while learning how to work with layout objects. Understand how field
behavior and tab orders are controlled, learn to create different kinds of value
lists, and work with the Web Viewer object, Tab Control object, and Tool Tips.

5) Calculation Functions:
Learn how functions work in the calculation engine in FileMaker Pro 9. Study how
custom functions are built and how to best apply them to database solutions.

FileMaker 9 Developer Skills 2 (Two Day Class)
September 18-19, 2008
FTS Modules covered in this session:

6) Scripting:
User controls and interface elements are generally driven through scripts in
FileMaker Pro 9. Explore best practices in scripting, learn how to build navigation
and window controls, and study logical branching and looping routines.

7) Reporting:
Practice creating reports in FileMaker Pro 9 using a variety of techniques. Explore
sub-summary reports that group information by break fields. Learn how to build a
cross-tab report (with data-driven columns) and an HTML report that is displayed via
the Web Viewer object.

8) Security:
Study the account-based security features of FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to
implement privilege sets, tie access to database solutions to external
authentication servers, control both access and authoring rights to systems, and
extend security controls with scripting.

9) Intermediate & Advanced Techniques:
Work with relational value lists, write scripts that leverage object naming, and
explore Custom Menus in depth. Learn advanced techniques with portals that include
dynamic sorting, filtering, row highlights and preview panes.

For those who are unable to attend the September classes, SolutionMakers always has
another set right around the corner. SMi will offer these same classes October
20-21 and 22-23, as well as the more advanced one-day class, \"FileMaker 9 Server
Admin, Connectivity & the Web\", on October 24th.

FileMaker 9 Server Admin, Connectivity & the Web (One Day Class)
October 24, 2008
Prerequisite - Instructor Permission Required
(Note: Class content will vary slightly depending on student requirements. Contact
SMi\'s instructor for more information.)
FTS modules covered in this session:

10) FileMaker Server:
Learn the best practices for setting up and maintaining FileMaker Server 9 and
FileMaker Server 9 Advanced. Review hardware and networking requirements, learn
proper backup routines, and be trained in configuration processes.

11) Connectivity:
Learn how to integrate FileMaker 9 with SQL systems, both through ODBC connections
and with the new External SQL Data Source capabilities in FileMaker Pro 9. Review
configuration processes and learn to use other data systems in tandem with your
FileMaker Pro databases.

12) Web Publishing:
Understand the capabilities of both Instant Web Publishing (IWP) and Custom Web
Publishing in FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to develop solutions to publish via the
Web. Review the PHP Site Assistant and gain hands-on experience with IWP.



Web Site: http://www.solutionmakers.com

Contact Details: Additional information: Jody Bossert - Marketing and Project
Coordinator, 1-800-237-3975 x103, jodybossert@solutionmakers.com, or visit our web
site at http://www.SolutionMakers.com.