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Browsing vs. Finding: Dharma Tribe Modes

You work with data in Dharma Tribe in Browse, Find, or Preview mode. You have different menu and toolbar options in each mode, so choose a mode after deciding what work you need to do. You can choose a mode from the View menu, the Mode tabs at the top of the status area, or from the mode pop-up menu at the bottom of the document window.

If you're working with a database and you can't find the command you need, you may be using the wrong mode. (It's also possible that your access privileges may prohibit you from using the command.)
 

Use this mode

To

Browse

Work with the data in a file. You can add, view, change, sort, omit (hide), and delete records. Browse mode is where you'll do most of your work, like data entry.

Find

Search for particular records that match a set of criteria. You can then work with this subset of your records, called the found set. After you find a group of records, FileMaker Pro returns to Browse mode so you can begin working with them. For more information, see Using the FIND functions .

Preview

See how data in forms or reports will look before you print. Preview mode is especially useful for viewing layouts with multiple columns (like mailing labels) and reports with summaries.

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