Capitol Macintosh - Special Interest Groups

Audio / Video | Beginners & Switchers | CapMac Clinic
FileMaker Pro Fundamentals | FileMaker Pro | Web Developers

What is a Special Interest Group?	Special Interest Groups (also known as "SIGs") are geared to provide learning experiences in small groups for personalized assistance and friendly collaboration. CapMac offers several Special Interest Groups, and encourages you to participate! You can view all CapMac events this month (including SIG meetings) on our iCalendar In addition, if you are interested in assembling and leading a group devoted to a specific topic you don't see included here, we are eager to help you! Contact any CapMac officer for details.

Audio / Video	Sponsor Overview Our Audio / Video SIG exists to create an environment of shared learning and community for users of Mac-based audio, video and film tools. Users of all levels are welcome to participate. Dates and Topics Check the Video Forum for current meeting details. Location Check the Video Forum for current meeting details. Free or Fee? You do not need to be a member of CapMac to attend your first meeting, but if you attend more please support CapMac by joining. Sign Up Learn more about the group and sign up here.

Beginners and Switchers	Sponsors Overview Nancy Gravley teaches beginner/switcher classes from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Additionally, a special support area in our Forums is dedicated to Beginners and Switchers, with any question welcome. Dates and Topics See the Beginners and Switchers Class Schedule in our forum for details. Location See the Beginners and Switchers Class Schedule in our forum for details. Free or Fee? Your first class is free: if you attend more, please support CapMac by joining. Sign Up Contact for additional information.

CapMac Clinic	Sponsor Overview This SIG's mission is to provide unbiased insight on Mac hardware and software products to enable users to make informed purchasing decisions. In addition to product reviews, monthly SIG meetings may also feature tutorials on advanced topics that may not be covered in the Beginner's/Switcher's SIG. i.e. A tutorial may be given on how to assemble your own external hard disk for backup use. Dates and Topics Check the CapMac Clinic section of our forums for the next meeting date and topic. Location Check the CapMac Clinic section of our forums to confirm the next meeting location. Free or Fee? You do not need to be a member of CapMac to attend your first meeting, but if you attend more please support CapMac by joining. Sign Up Send an email to to be added to the mailing group.

FileMaker Pro Fundamentals	Sponsor Overview The FileMaker Fundamentals SIG is for anyone who has ever wanted to create their own FileMaker databases but didn't know how. This SIG will concentrate on the basics of building FileMaker Pro databases from a beginner to intermediate level while providing veterans a handy review on the fundamentals of design. Dates & Topics Until the Graphic Design SIG finds a new leader, we tentatively will be filling their time spot on the 4th Saturday of the month at 1:00 PM. Check the FileMaker Forum for more details and announcements on upcoming meeting dates and topics. Location We will be meeting at the North Village Branch Library at 2139 W Anderson Lane in place of the Graphics Design SIG until that SIG resumes. Watch the FileMaker Forum for announcements of any subsequent meeting locations. Free or Fee? You do not need to be a member of CapMac to attend our first meeting, but if you attend more, please show your support for our organizational sponsor by joining. Signup Send an email to to be added to the announcement list.



FileMaker Pro	Sponsor 512-219-7054 512-219-9870 (fax) 512-217-5089 (cell) Overview We are a cross-platform FileMaker Pro group interested in sharing knowledge, development ideas and experiences and learning more about FileMaker Pro and all the ways it can be used. We welcome new users as well as experienced developers. Dates and Topics We generally meet the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Watch the FileMaker Pro area of our forums for the latest details about the monthly presenter and to confirm meeting dates. Location LCRA Hancock Building, 3700 Lake Austin Boulevard (across the street from the Hula Hut), in the Board Conference Room on the first floor. The Hancock Building is the middle building when you drive in the main entrance. Please be sure to park in the VISITORS parking area. The main, center entrance will be locked. Go to the leftmost entrance to gain entry through doors which will be unlocked via a timer from 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. to allow after-hours entry. View a map and get driving directions here. Free or Fee? You do not need to be a member of CapMac to attend your first meeting, but if you attend more please support CapMac by joining. Sign Up Send email to be notified of meeting dates and location.

Web	Sponsor The goal of the Web SIG is to help folks who are just starting out and want to learn how to make use of their CapMac webspace, start a blog, share photos, or keep up with the latest web trends. More advanced technical and business related topics are also covered for advanced amateurs, professionals and those who just want to make better use of Web resources in their work. Dates and Topics Check the Web Development area of our forums for details about the next meeting topics, location, and time. Location Check the Web Development area of our forums for details about the next meeting topics, location, and time. Free or Fee? You do not need to be a member of CapMac to attend your first meeting, but if you attend more please support CapMac by joining.