CS200 Concepts for Advanced Computer Usage - Final Project - FileMaker
CS200 Final Project – FileMaker
Due Monday April 8, 2024 11:59 pm EDT
Resources
It is also in the Project Folder on Learn.
A project FAQ can be found on Learn in the Project Folder.
Project Objectives
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To reinforce the knowledge gained throughout the course.
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Reinforce and enhance your FileMaker and database knowledge
Requirements
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Create a many to many database (minimum 3 tables, minimum 10 records each)
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Proper field definitions and data validation must be used. (you must have at least one date field and a field that is a pop-up menu that will display two different fields (see demo))
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Each table must have a data entry layout.
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Proper database design must be followed.
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Must have a minimum of 2 scripts per table. (Be creative, they should not ALL be sort scripts)
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Must have a dialog box for data entry in at least one table (Bonus if using a “Card”)
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Create a graph to demonstrate an aspect of the database.
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Create a colour scheme and use throughout. https://coolors.co/ or
https://color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel
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Layouts should show the one-to-many relationships. Minimum of one. (Portals)
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Create a minimum of one summary field and the appropriate parts for at least one table layout.
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Create a global navigation button bar.
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Include a pop-over and tabs or a slider in at least one layout
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Scripts that create new records, find records, sort records.
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Use a Data Viewer to display a webpage, a map
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Follow the Basic Design principles for each layout you create. (Non-Designers Design)
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Create an overview video demonstrating and explaining your project. You can upload it to YouTube or to your public_html on student.cs.uwaterloo.ca and submit this link to us.
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Project Timeline (Guidelines)
Feb 26-Mar 6
• Find a partner and fill in Project Partner Report on Learn Mar 6-9
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Choose a topic
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Outline tables for project (many to many, minimum of 3 tables) Mar 9-15
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Plan your field definitions and data validation options
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Determine the relationships for your database
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Create your database in FileMaker – define your fields and relationships
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Add a minimum of 10 records to your tables. Mar 18-22
• Plan the layouts and scripts that you will need for your database and start implementing.
March 25-29
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Continue working on your project to meet all requirements.
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Start making it look pretty. Choose a colour scheme, implement a template and
styles for your database.
April 1-8
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Add the finishing touches to your project
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Create a video demonstrating your project and its functionality.
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Submit your project (Dropbox)* and video link (Quiz) to Learn.
* Submission instruc-ons may change, watch your email and Learn Announcements. Final Project
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