

To define relationships between tables, see Working with related tables. To work with Claris Studio tables, see Working with a Claris Studio data source (Claris Pro only). To work with Claris Pro tables and fields, see Defining database tables and Defining and changing fields. The Claris Studio tables are linked to this app so that changes you make to the data here are also reflected in the associated Claris Studio views. There's a layout for each of your team's current Claris Studio views and a layout for one Claris Pro table. The new custom app opens in Browse mode displaying data from one of your Claris Studio views in Table View. To create a custom app from a new file linked to Claris Studio data (Claris Pro only): 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
