FileMaker Plug-Ins

Not sure where I should post this. On the FMDiff Differences Report, it shows a Warning saying "First data block is not block 2." Can anyone please tell me what this means? Is this serious? And how do I correct it or what resources should I use to find the answer? Thank you! lpm

Does anyone know if the Troi Graphic plugin is compatible with FM 9? I can't seem to get it to work and can't find any info on their site that says whether or not it is compatible. Also.. does anyone know of another FM plugin that will generate a screen snap of a portion of the screen? Thanks. John

Does anyone know of a good plug-in for creating better reports? I would like a report to show an artist down left, the month on top and below the month the totals for the given artist. I cannot find a way to do this in my current version.

I'm using the "TrFile_SelectFolderDialog" function to select a folder (from a network drive) and store the path in a field. Then I use "TrFile_Launch" to open the folder. This database runs on both Mac and PCs. If I select a network folder (file server) from a MAC and then use the "TrFile_Launch" from a MAC then it works fine. If I select network folder (file server) from a PC and then use the "TrFile_Launch" from a PC then it also works fine. The problem happens when "TrFile_SelectFolderDialog" is triggered from a MAC and then I use "TrFile_Launch" to open the same network folder from a PC (and vice versa), it just doesn't open. "TrFile_Sele…

My first question here (please dont worry about my worst english): I use the MooPlug for creating the folder-name automatically by the generated project numbers of the database. This works fine - with 24 clients. But only ONE computer says "go away with your f***ing plugin - I dont use that". The plugin cant be registered on this PC. I've copied the plugin in the right folder, I've installed Filemaker three times again (also as Admin). Nothing will work in this PC with the MooPlugin. It wasnt shown at the Plugin-Preferences. Any idea, what to do? :

[color:orange] I am running a script that uses the EventScript plugin to call scripts dynamically. It is used in a "My Favorites" application. It works when the script is called one time but the secord time it crashes with the attached error (msvcr80.dll). The function call is: Set Variable($result;value:S4HU_EventScript($FileName ; $ScriptName ; $Parameters) FM9 crashes when it get to the second file to try to run the script. The $result doesn't return an error. I have also tried it with Zippscript and the same thing happens. Has anyone seen this behavior with FM Adv v9.0.3?

Hello, I have a customer who would like to use Filemaker 9.0 to 1) do some simply data entry task, 2) create an XML-formatted output file, and 3) upload that file using a dynamically-named filename to a hard-coded sFTP server (secure FTP). I have taken care of #1 and #2 but I am stumped on #3 and have not found any solution. Is there such a plug-in? By the way they are using the Windows platform. I did not want to get into commandline batch files and external scripts, this is a runtime solution and I wanted it to be as "plug-and-play" as possible. Thank you for any insights! B)

Hello all, I have been trying to implement this plug in to my database (why Filemaker doesn't already sync with address book a la Bento is beyond me!). My question I suppose is what is the best way to integrate the plug in? My database is already a contact management database, with almost all of the same fields as the address book app, but they have different field names. Can I simply relate the plug-in as an external source, and some how tell it that my fields = their fields (i.e. My file - "Client Info::City" = Their file -"Contacts::Address1 City ") If so, how would I do that for all fields? Ultimately the goal is to script this so that on each shut down it …

I'm using Troi File 4.0.2 plugin with FMPA 9.0.3 on Mac OS 10.5.2. When I use the CopyFolder function I sometimes get a good copy but other times I get an "unfinished copy". In other words, the function finishes doing its thing, the error returned is "0", but the folder retains the light blue color of a folder that is still in the process of being copied, as shown below. Also, if I try to delete the light-colored copy, I get a dialog shown as the second attached image. It only does it when copying certain folders. I've checked the permissions of all the folders I've tested and they are all unlocked and appear to have all the same read/write permissions. …

Running filemaker 9 client on vista sp1 I have one client that when starting a database and downloading xmchart 3.3.1 freezes. Has to be force closed from to quit. Filemaker will refuse to run from then on even with no database open and stops at xmchart 3.3.1. Once that plugin is deleted from user folder it works ok again. I have checked all permissions and have tried manually copying the plugin into the user plugin directory and it still freezes at loading of the plugin. I have other vista sp1 clients that have successfully downloaded and are running the same xmchart plugin so it appears to be something hardware or software on the particular client. I Have also…

Is there a plugin that allow the ability to remove all the boarders around a window?

I am looking for the three pane look like the one in Apple Mail. I am not sure if this would be a template or a plugin.

I was trying to avoid this, but I need a script to be executed after exiting a field ... which (free) plug-in would you recommend? myfmbutler, zippscript, ... a different one? Thanks in advance!

I am using the zippScript as part of my application. To ensure that this gets installed on the Client side, I followed the instructions here: http://sixfriedrice.com/wp/filemaker-server-autoupdate/ Since my clients are using both Mac or Windows, I have made both the zippScript.fmplugin.tar and zippScript.fmx files available for download. This seems to work fine on a Mac. If I'm on a Mac, and I run my auto update script, it downloads the plug-in, and it works immediately afterwards. If I'm on Windows, the plug-in is downloaded successfully, but I get the error that "The application or DLL C:Documents and Settings/MyUsername/Local Settings/Application Data…

Hi, I use FM Server 9 under Windows 2003 Server with FM 8.5 clients under Windows XP. I want to use functionality in a script to rename and copy files in the windows environment. I know I can do this with the troi file plugin. Question is; that means I must install the plugin for every client yes? Is there a way to rename and copy files reliably under windows that does not require me to use a plugin so I dont need to install it on all the clients? Can a custom function do this? (I understand those are shared between all clients yes?) Thanks

Hi - Is anyone using Filemaker, QuickBooks and FMBooksConnector that would help? I am now able to "push" Filemaker records (Invoices, Customers, Purchase Orders, etc) to QuickBooks. But how can I find the ListID for Customers and Vendors that already existed in QuickBooks? They do not export.

:bang: I've been trying to figure out how to make labels for a stacked bar chart in XMChart 3.2 and it just isn't happening. Here's the labeling issue. I've got three stacked bars in one charts with a legend for what each segment of the bars are. I am trying to label what each stacked bar represents. (See the attached picture if the description doesn't make sense.) I can't seem to get a label to appear under each respective column. The Labeltexts function allows me to label the data. For example, if I use Labeltexts(1; "a"; "b"; "c") I get the bottom piece of my stacks to be labeled. Is there a way to use this function to get labels under the columns? Or do I need t…

I'm looking for a floor plan plug-in... I want to be able to display occupant and use data on a floor plan image. I've Googled but not found anything. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks! -Jeff

I am not sure if this exists although I have searched the internet a fair bit. I am trying to get Filemaker to talk to another application (Nokia text message editor) which is part of the Nokia data suite for GSM mobile phones. I have a field with a list of mobile phone numbers preformatted and would like these to be pasted in to the 'send to' field in the Nokia sms application. I have written a script that finds some records, gets the mobile numbers into the clipboard via a global field and using a "send event" command opens up the application. I would now like the script to paste either a fields contents or simply the contents of the clipboard. Maybe it's…

I am using QB connector happily but I have two systems on my desk. I enter the info on the mac and then transfer info to QB on the pc. Fairly seemless but I want to get a new imac and do all on the one unit. I have seen parallels used and I am quite impressed with its capabilities. I know that both programs can run on the mac using parallels. I want to use the connector on the one machine to join the two. Has anyone tried this yet and/or does anyone foresee any problems? Rod

Any one using this plugin? Any opinions or experiences? See: http://www.quart-edv.de/plugins/fmicalconnector_en.html

My company is about to undertake a project to link our FileMaker ordering system to our Quickbooks accounting. FMBooks Connector and FileBooks Link appear to be the most popular plug-ins for this goal. So, my question: does anyone prefer one to the other? Good/bad experiences with either? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nate

Having a problem with Auto Update. This has worked for me before, so I'm not sure why it isn't now... Assuming the Auto Update path is right: C:Program FilesFileMakerFileMaker ServerDataDataBasesAutoUpdatezippScript2.0zippScript.fmplugin.tar C:Program FilesFileMakerFileMaker ServerDataDataBasesAutoUpdatezippScript2.0zippScript.fmx I make the call in a nice simple script: Set Variable [$remoteVersion; Value: FMSAUC_FindPlugIn("zippScript")] Show Custom Dialog ["Version= " & $remoteVersion] The script consistently displays: Version= -1 In fact, for any of the plug ins I have on the server I get -1, so it would appear to not be som…

Hi I want to use zipScript as it seems to do exactly what I need in scheduling certain tasks. I have installed the plug in but have not got a clue what to do now. Is there a manual, idiots guide anywhere?

I have a 9 user FM system and have been using the EventScript plugin successfully on all the computers. Recently one of the computers is failing to load the plugin. It is in the correct extensions folder but refuses to appear under preferences}Plugins. I have read the previous post and tried installing EventScript 1.0 instead of 1.1 but to no avail. Has anyone solved this problem with this or any other plugin? I have tried reinstalling Windows XP and FM 9, even trying it on FM 9 Advanced. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

I looking into using a tablet so to enter drivers signatures images to FM Anyone have such experience, if its small ? Can it operate quick enough. An advance option to embedded a time/date to the corn of image

Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of a cubic spline interpolator, whether it be a plugin or custom function? Cheers.

I was wondering if anyone has tried these plug ins. I'm new to filemaker, and im trying to implement these 2 plugins into 1 database. i want to beable to incorporate them into a contact management template, be able to see emails to and from that contact(outlook manipulator), as well as, quotes and purchases from that contact from quickbooks(FM Books). im only using demos right now, i need to figure out if it can do what i want it to do before buying, so any help or suggestions would be appreciated!! thanks so much

Hello, Has anyone used this particular plugin to suppress Outlook security dialogs? Ive been trying to contact them for the last 3 weeks and I've had no response from them. Has anyone dealt with them recently? Would anyone recommend a plugin or thirdparty application on windows where I can send out emails from filemaker without going through an email client. This software would have to be server based. Thanks toall that respond

Hi all, I was wondering who uses any of the available Email plugins, like Mail.It, and what are your experiences. Do you recommend any of over others? Positive and also negative feedbacks are welcomed. I am trying to get emails received directly into a Filemaker db, nothing complicated at this point, but might need more in future, so plugins with more options are the ones I would like to have. Price, hmm, it is important, but, the cheaper I get, happier I will be, lol.

Can't believe I'm posting this.. I have used ZippScript 1.1 extensively in the past on all sorts of applications. A great product and so easy to install. In saying that, I just through 2.2 in a solution and it does not work? I have a global in the opening script enabling triggers and zippscript_version is returning 2,2, have the calculation field in place on a drop down calendar field and... nothing... If someone could point out the obvious I would surely appreciate it! It is a data separated solution and the field is native to the layout where it resides

Hello fellows! Anyone knows about a free plug-in to log changes? I mean a "audit trail" plug-in to log changes in the tables and then undo those changes? Thanks a lot for your words.

What's the best way to scan documents into FileMaker? It looks like there's no way to do it out of the box. Are there any plugins that will provide this functionality? I'm surprised that this is not a standard feature in FM since it is a fairly common requirement.

I have a restaurant point of sale program that I have created (with a LOT of help). I have everything configured to work with the reciept printers, cash drawer and remote printers, I just want to implement credit card processing. I looked at PC Charge, but it would take the $800 devkit version, and I'm not sure it would work. I've also started looking at CCAuthorize, but the restaurants current processor isn't one of CCauthorizes gateways and they would like to stay with thier current one (Heartland Payments Systems). So would I be better off trying to integrate PC CHarge, or using CCAuthorize, or just writing something right into the filemaker program? I'm really v…

I'm sorry if this is stupid question - and it probably is, so dont laugh too much - but is there a way to write my own plugin to Filemaker? Or plugin writes only companies which has some kind of deal with Filemaker Inc. which has sources to Filemaker...? More and more i would need some specific functions which filemaker just dont have. Thanks a lot. Matěj Kmínek

I'm looking for a calendar pop-up to facilitate date entry (like they use on all the travel sites). Is there a plug-in for this? Thanks

I wrote a POS system in FileMaker a couple years ago for the company I work for. They have decided that they would like to process checks electronically now. I have looked around for a plug-in and device that I could integrate in my existing FM databases to perform this. Anyone have any suggestions of a product? This particular app is in FileMaker 8 right now and I'm getting ready to move it to FM 9. Thanks!! --Nic

We are planning on migrating from SMTPit classic (retired) to SMTPit Pro as soon as possible. Has anyone done this and have some ideas on how to make the transition as painless as possible? We have around 60 workstations and 70 databases in our FileMaker system. In my initial testing, it seems like we will have to manually remove the old plugin from each machine before setting up SMTPit Pro in our AutoUpdate process. Is there a programmatic way to setup backwards compatibility? Any helpadvice is appreciated.

I am trying to find the easiest way to get filemaker to read information from a smartcard via a button. I have looked at Troi's serial plug and I have a usb smartcard reader but i'm not sure where to go from there. Has anyone had any experience with this kind of thing? thanks

Hi all, hope my explanation makes sense: my client wants to be able to be taken to a related table as soon as he's entered a date into a field in a portal - I thought of using zippScript_PerformScript and it works, but only when creating the first date. When trying to do the same on the second row, I get taken to the first post that was created. What am I missing here?!

Anyone has or knows where I could find documentation for MooPlug? It seems great, but being a novice I am not sure how to use it... Thanks in advance

I know there's another thread about MooPlug already, but this is about a new release and brand new website with full online documentation at http://MooPlug.com ! The release of MooPlug 0.4.5 contains four new functions: * Moo_DialogColour * Moo_ErrorDetail * Moo_FTPDownload * Moo_ZipList I look forward to any fedback :)

I'm hoping someone can give me some direction on how to approach, or at least another brain to wrap around my problem. I just downloaded the trial of Troi Activator. I'm a developer and am a big fan and own licenses of many of their products. I need to send commands to my FM server running FM9A to perform/offload some custom FTP functions so that the users computer isn't tied up. I'm forgoing the background runtime suggestion/example presented by Troi as I really don't want any issues with the runtime crashing, etc, and more importantly, need my users to share the same contact system that is served. I have a local copy of triggering an FTP upload on the ser…

Hi all! Does anyone know if it exists a plugin who trigger an external software from a FM8 script? I want start a backup software, like Second Copy 2000. -Per

JAFA Plugin for FileMaker, http://www.fmstack.com/ JAFA is a FileMaker Plugin that allows Java developers to write Functions using the Java Programming Language. This means that Users can Script inside FileMaker to your in-process Java components and services. The JAFA 'Function Provider Toolkit' allows Java developers to code, build, deploy, digitally sign and then sell licenses for their own functions. And, this is all managed from a FileMaker database itself !! 'Function' can mean almost anything Java. Some functions perform only local processing. Other functions introduce enterprise-level integrations using transport layers supported by the Jav…

Has anyone heard of a plugin that will let you change the look of the Windows pointer? I'm writing a script that will move a portal row from one location to another. The user clicks on one row and then clicks on another to reposition the line. I would like to be able to change the pointer in the interrum to remind the user that they are in the middle of a move. Thanks, Mel

Hi All We are having a unique problem. We have a solution that has been developed in FM 8. This solution is hosted on a server. We now hosted this solution on an FM server 9 with FM 9. A lot of fields use WinExample plug-in to call scritps. The problem is the WinExample plug-in does not show in Edit->Preferences->Plug-ins window. When we check it in C:/Prgram Files/File Maker/File Maker 9.0 Advanced/Extensions folder, WinExample.fmx is there. We tried deleting it and copying another one. We also unistalled FM 9 and installed it again, but still the same problem. We if open a local copy of our solution, everything works fine. Please help me as this is…

Is there a plugin which use standard drawing tools whereby u can draw on top of a image in browse mode.

I always wrap plugin functionality by using custom functions. Basically, the Function checks wether a plugin is avalable in order of preference, and - if possible - tries to accomplish the same task with a number of Custom Functions. That way, the customer can opt for the faster plugin of his choice, but the solution will always work without as well. This saves me a lot of time rewriting my solutions and keeps the code portable. Especially a good idea when you rely on free plugins like Abstrakt's shell plug, which has not been ported to MacIntel, while a successor like Zippshell is not available for all platforms. In a worst case scenario, you just rewrite the C…

Youseful Software is conducting a beta for TAPI Plugin v2. We are working with Exceletel to bring their outstanding technology to FileMaker. Please email for temporary code to enable the plugin. This is a Windows Only Beta. http://www.youseful.net/blognews/post/ANN-Beta-of-TAPI-plugin-v2-for-FileMaker.aspx

Hello Is there any way, native or through a plug in where you can use a tablet pc to enter inking directly into FM... This is esp. useful if you are using one and want customers/client to sign on the tablet and have it saved may be in a container field or an object field. something like that. I am sure it could be done but I don't know how. Another big missing feature from FM is its INABILITY to work with tablet pcs. The tablet does not recognize FM text field and launched the writing pad. This would be on my wish list

Is there a plugin for PHP that allows you to get data from filemaker tables? What I would like to do is upload our Inventory file and be able to create a dynamic web catalog. Or would it be easier to put the filemaker data into a MySQL database. I'm trying to plan for as little upkeep as possible. Also we do not have or want to host our website in-house.

I am trying to produce the GRID and labels to my DAY VIEW with the X2Max. The code is below: I need to have times on left and right and Rooms on the top and bottom. How do I get my first minor tick to be NULL. As you can see in my CODE, they (the minor and major times) are stacked on TOP of each other. Are there any other way to optimize this code that you see? My thought is once I get the PRIMARY GRID generated, I can then add some variables to change it. For example DayStartTime, DayEndTime, TimeUnit (5,10,15,20,30,60 minute blocks). Would be better to divide the grid into categories? Like one chart drawing per column? Again I appreciate any help you can offer…

Youseful Software is conducting a beta for PDF Plugin v1. We are working with Gnostice to bring their outstanding technology to FileMaker. This is a Windows Only Beta. http://www.youseful.net/blognews/post/ANN-Beta-of-PDF-plugin-v1-for-FileMaker.aspx

I am implementing a solution that requires the use of several plug-ins. This works fine on all the computers we have installed it on so far, except one, where the new plug-in will not register, no matter what we try in terms of uninstalling and reinstalling Filemaker or the plug-in. All the other plug-ins have registered. The plug-in isn't corrupted as we have subsequently installed the same file successfully. We are using XP Pro with Filemaker 9.0 client. Can anyone suggest what might be going on here? :confused:

Hi all I've been playing around with my FMbutlers Do Script plugin, trying to get its timed event function to work...in the example file provided they use a field to set the formula that triggers the script to call a script if and when the formula holds true. However if i try place that same formula directly into the SetTrigger parameter the timed event fails and calls the script straight away... I've been doing some debugging and for some reason the trigger is only being set when the formula is in a field... does anyone know how to get around this.

Just curious if anyone has any experience setting up filemaker to read a Biometric Thumb print to give access to a file. I thought I remembered seeing a plug-in a while back, but I can't find it. Anyone have any suggestions?

I have always avoided the use of plug-ins (hate to rely on a third party to provide critical functionality)but have decided that in this case I would use one. What I would like to know is what others have to say about Dacons and their Mail.It 3 plug-in. Has anyone had any issues with them or their products, how timely are they about doing updates, are they likely to be around when Filemaker comes out with Ver. 10 or 11? Any feedback anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Allen

I have two ACT users in our office who I'd like to move over to Filemaker. Any suggestions for plug and play Filemaker solutions that would mimic the features of ACT... especially integration with Outlook on the PC?

Hello, I have used mail-it 3.0 for a while. I am wondering if there is any plug -in that will allow the contents of a container field (Either audio or video) to be emailed along with the layout or even separately for that matter. Thanks Dave

the command: cat /proc/scsi/usb-storage/*. I should get information similar to this: Host scsi5: usb-storage Vendor: Unknown Product: USB Mass Storage Device Serial Number: 85a5b1f2c96492 Protocol: Transparent SCSI Transport: Bulk Quirks: using zippShell Plug-in doesn't work, were i am wrong, please let me know. by franco

hello, i would like to add a news ticker to my solution. any recommendations? it's tempting to use the web viewer, and just have it reference a web page, but... i would like to have the option of having the items be clickable, so users can view further details, or perhaps perform actions within the solution - such as viewing new records which have been added. having a series of portal rows is an option, but i am somewhat restricted by space, hence the reason for the news ticker idea - using little real estate for many items. or, is there a plugin that can help? if anyone has some suggestions they would be much appreciated. thanks, jd.

Anyone know of a plugin for FM9 that would allow me to create zip files Thanks Stu

Can anyone help me with a working telephony plugin of FP Telephony? I tried a trial version, which worked fine (dialing out and number recognition), but it seems that the website of FP Telephony (www.fptelephony.com) is not working anymore and the company cannot be reached. Any suggestions are very welcome. Regards, BJ Holland

Does anyone know if the EventScript plug-in will work with FM9? I've been using EventScript with FM8.5 for sometime now and it works great. However I think our company is upgrading everything to 9. It looks like the EventScript webpage and plug-in hasn't been updated for quite some time. I only use it for one thing. That is on-field-exit perform an execute SQL script that updates data in an external Oracle database. If EventScript doesn't work with FM9, is there an on-exit field option that can be set or something else that I can do with FM9's new support for external SQL databases? Thanks nut

Do you guys know of a plug-in to run javascript in FMP and on the Web Viewer ? So far Web viewer has remained a simple window to the net, with otherwise limited usage ! Xoomaster

Hello all I need to be able to ascertian a make,model and date of manufacture of a product through the anlysis of a product serial number. Products for this organisation appear under different brands and each brand is identifiable by the first letter in the serial number on the unit. This is then followed by a date, then a model identity number and finally the sequential number of the production run. I need to write a function that looks at the number and auto fills the relevant information into different filemaker fields. example serial number A030511112222 would equate to the follwoing; A - brand/manufacturer 0305 - third month (march) fifth year (2005…

Is there a plugin for quick books? Thanks

Dear All From a FMP9 runtime, I am trying to print/save a pdf to a known location (this bit is easy bit) and then post it via HTTP using FileMaker to a web server. I know I could do a VB script/Applescript to capture the PDF code from TextEdit/WordPad and then paste it into a FileMaker text field which I could then POST using Troi URL or TCPdirect, but I am looking for something a little more eloquent. FTP and SMTP methods are not an option as they are too insecure. SFTP is an option but I am not aware of a plug-in which supports it. Any ideas?

Hi Guys, I have a FMPro 6 db which i am going to migrate to FMPro 8...the db is using the mailit plugin. Can i use this plugin in FMPro 8? Or do i need to get a new mailit plugin for FMPro 8? Thanks.

Can anyone recommend some good reference sources on writing/creating plug-ins for FM? Thanks in advance!

Is there a plug in that will allow Filemaker to communicate with a Blackberry?

I don't know what the right term is for the thing that's created when I use the Developer Utilities to "create a customized set of files". I just refer to it as a standalone db. Anyway... I installed the EventScript plugin but have discovered that it doesn't appear to operate once I've built a standalone db. Is that the breaks of the game, or should it continue to work? Thanks, Chap

Hi - I'm having a bizarre problem. I have a db that uses a few plugins - troi file, zippscript, and myfmbutler. They all seem to be working fine. However, if I use Save A copy as... to make a backup, the zippscript stops working in the copy. Not only stops, but makes weird things happen to the field it's associated with. I've tried narrowing it down to some other issue, but if I make a copy in Windows explorer, the problem does not occur, but using Save a Copy in FM, it does. Anyone have any idea what this is about? I'm not using the clone feature, I've tried both compacted and not compacted copies - doesn't make a difference. Insights appreciated!

A couple of months ago, I tried out the DoScript plug-in to achieve the effect of "execute upon field exit". Now, I've abandoned that approach and am trying to remove DoScript from my application runtime. Only problem is: it won't go away. I've removed the reference from the defined test field -- and I've removed the plug in from the FileMaker/Extensions directory (so it no longer shows up in the Preferences/Plug-Ins list). Yet, after rebuilding my application, DoScript.fmx is right there in the runtime's Extensions folder. What am I missing? Any ideas? Thanks in advance.

Hello kind FMP-ers! I don't know why, but I just can't seem to get along with this plugin. Whenever I try to send an invoice to QB, I keep getting errors that the data is out of order, or just "error". I really wish that Productive had more simple, functional FMP demo files on their site, instead of only the demo file that is not fully functional. All I need to do is: - Get customers from quickbooks with: listid balance - Get payments from quickbooks with: invoice number listid amount date - Push an invoice to qb with = listid (for qb customer) item (always set = misc) description amount date *G…

Hi, Is it possible to show a directory tree in Filemaker using custom menus. I want to use the menu to navigate to a specific job and I want it to mirror the folder tree they set up. Oreste

I just upgraded to FM9advanced and am having a scary experience. This is repeatable - happened twice on same file from the same general sequence of events. It also happened on a 2nd file in the same solution, but I don't recall the exact sequence of events there. I duplicated a layout, modified the copy, executed a script that initialized container fields. Then went to modify a script. Clicked on 'Scriptmaker' and nothing happens. I am unable to access the scripts. I quit the solution (this is one of 6 files in the solution) and restarted. There is no error, but when opened, the file does not appear to open, is not accessible, nor is it listed in the 'Window' menu. W…

I don't think I can do this in FM, so hope there is a plug-in for it. I have a runtime solution with 6 files (8.5adv). Users want to back it up off their hard drive. Some to a cd, some to memory sticks. There are lots of options. If I use 'Save a copy' in an FM script, I believe they would have to specify the destination 6 times - once for each file. Not very elegant. Is there a way to have them specify once the device they want the backup to go to and then use that as a parameter or something in 'save a copy' or some other routine? TIA

Does anyone know if Worqsmart's eAthorize plugin is able to be used by the FMS9 application. I have tried using the server admin tool to allow server access to the installed plugin, but I am getting some strange errors and have been unable to get things to work. I have not found any documentation stating that it does not work with server, and Worqsmart has not responded to repeated calls and email communication.

Hi I use EventScript, for most of the time, it works well... But sometimes, it stop working... generally when I close a computer (client) or when I restart the server. When it comes, a change my script name and change my parameter and it work back... it's not very funny when you have to do this on 10 computer, any issue???

Hello!!! I´m looking for the best option in order to send emails through an already made solution of Filemaker Pro 6, this solution is installed in an university, so the main user wants to send emails with the grades that he has on the system to the students, and also any important message, I know that there are many plug ins that make this task but i don´t know which one is the correct for my case, I checked the mail.it plug in that don´t need any email program client to work??? any comments. Also an important thing is that the grades of the students that are given by the solution are fields, images and stuff, there is no problem at all when you send this or ho…

I haven't worked with plug-ins until now. I tried to install a plug-in, but it does not show up in my preferences/plug-in window. I installed the plug-in in FileMaker Pro 8.5 Advance >Extensions. I installed it with FMP closed. I also noticed that only one of the default plug-ins shows up in my preferences window: AutoUpdate.fmplugin. There are two other plug-ins in that window that, I presume, are default (I didn't put them there): Web.fmplugin and xDBC.fmplugin. Neither of these two displays in the preferences/plug-in window. The plug-in I am trying to install isWaEvEvent.fmplugin. The plug-in is bundled with a solution made for FMP 7, 8, and 8.5. An…

Hi All - I have some really weird stuff going on with plug-ins in FileMaker Pro 9. Here it is....if I remove a previously installed plug-in from the FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced Extensions directory and then start FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced up, the plug-in that was removed is still showing up in the Plug-ins list under preferences and all the functions of the plug-in are available in the Calculation engine. I have completely deleted the plug-in from my computer and it's still showing up in FMP9Adv. I even restarted the computer with no change. I haven't tested it with FMP9 just FMP9Adv. Also, I am running Windows XP and the plug-in was originally ins…

I've got a 6 user system that relies pretty heavily on the EventScript plug in. I've copied the plug in to the /Program Files/FileMaker/Extensions directory on all of the end-users computers. Everything is working fine except for one computer, which doesn't list the plug in under Edit->Preferences->Plug-Ins. I am completely at a loss as to why this may be. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the client and the plug-in several times. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nate

Has anyone tried to install the Windows version (.msi file) of FMbutler's DoScript plug-in on FileMaker Pro 9 Advanced? I downloded the latest trial version yesterday and the installer keeps failing, saying that it can't find a valid FileMaker installation. Sounds like a great little tool -- I'm anxious to find out :)

Is there a plug in that allows a scriptable scrolling of the webviewer window. Something that could set the exact scroll of the window to allow the webviewer to center over an exact part of a web page. Please write one someone. if there isn't one Thanks

I'm going to try find some time to work on MooPlug (http://mooplug.com/) again soon and just wondered what anyone thought would be useful stuff to work on? Anyone have any particular functions/features they would like me to add/improve? Any feedback is welcome }:(

[ANN] Events and eAuthorize News from WorqSmart (formerly Waves in Motion) Phoenix, AZ - July 30, 2007 - WorqSmart is pleased to announce major upgrades to two of its most popular plug-ins: eAuthorize and Events. For more information about eAuthorize 4 or to try a demo please visit http://www.worqsmart.com/eauthorize For more information about Events 4.5 or to try a demo please visit http://www.worqsmart.com/events Upgrade pricing is available for these products. Please contact us at [email protected] Special Discount for DevCon Attendees! About eAuthorize 4 eAuthorize 4 is WorqSmart's Internet credit card authorization worqhorse for F…

Can anyone recommend a good calendar plug-in for, essentially, events scheduling. It would actually be used to schedule and monitor graphics design 'jobs' being done by our designer. I want the user to be able to see what dates are unavailable to schedule a 'job' and for the designer to be able to tie individual 'job' records to the calendar. Thanks.

24uSoftware.com has a plug called simple sound., I made a file in filemaker 9 and loaded the demo. I can't make the sucker work with my file. I wrote to them but I didn't get an answer. I am uploading my file here in case anyone who knows that plug in can help me get mine working. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I can't believe filemaker doesn't allow for recording directly into a container field. Thank you. I have the buttons in place and the scripts attached to the buttons but no real script . http://www.24usoftware.com/SimpleSound is where I got the demo download from. sound_Copy.fp7.zip

I am migrating from a FM6 database to an FM8 database. FM8 handled most of the conversion rather well, except for the troiFile functions that my FM6 scripts used. Does FM8 have built-in functions for file handling? Or will I be forced to look at another 3rd party plugin for file-handling for FM8. Thanks

Is there a function or some way for the calc engine to determine if a plugin is installed?

Is there a plug that will take a jpg. snapshot of an entired layout ? This is something I am looking to do. or turn a layout with its graphic entirety into a web page.

I'm looking at a script trigger plugin like EventScript. The solution I want to install it is served remotely (through a 3rd party hosting service) and there's 8 users at two locations. One basic question: Does the plugin get installed on the host computer or the client computers or both? Thanks, DJ

Hello all, I have downloaded a trial version of mail.it which looks like it is just the thing I am looking for. My problem however is how do I integrate the example layouts into my database? Am I required to copy and paste all of the scripts, layouts, fields etc, or is there some easier and faster way. I am guessing that it is a case of relating the two databases together, if so how do I do that?! Thanks for any help you can provide.

Does anyone know of a plugin that will allow the user to make annotations on an image stored in a container field in FileMaker 8.5. It would also be nice if they could draw basic lines and shapes on the image. I have found several plugins that will let me crop, rotate and make other modifications but nothing that will let me draw or annotate an image. I seem to recall seeing a plugin many years ago for FileMaker 5/6 that would let you scrible on an image in a container field but can't seem to find any reference to it.

This is my first attempt at shooting live video and mixing it with screen capture. I felt like this demonstration however would have more power if it was actually filmed live. If you are a FileMaker consultant and you develop software solutions for customers, then this "LIVE" video is for you! http://www.fmwebschool.com/movies/usb/USB_SENTRY/USB_SENTRY.html If you are interested in creating a login routine for FileMaker, or if you simply want to protect you FileMaker database from others, then this "Live" movie is for you. http://www.fmwebschool.com/movies/usb/Login/login2.html To learn more about USBSentry, please download a free demo copy at: htt…

Glen Allen, Va – June 12, 2007 – FMWebschool, Inc. announced the IWP Export plug-in for FileMaker 7 and 8. This powerful new plug-in enables you to export data from your Instant Web Publishing site and save it as a CSV file. IWP Export also enables you to save backup copies of specific found sets directly into container fields. http://www.fmwebschool.com/iwpexport.php (Demo Movie) Powerful plug-in makes IWP an even more viable solution! The Problem: A visitor to your site searches through your product catalog and finds 50 items in which they are interested. They simply want to save those records to a document for reference or to enter the found set int…

Hi All We are using a 24uD Simple Dialog plug-in with our application in FMP8. There is a new version of the plug-in for FMP 8.5. When we download this new plug-in and save it in the appropriate folder, our application does not work. If we leave the version 8 plug-in as it is and open our application in FMP8.5 it works. One thing we noticed is that the name of the plug-in has been changed from Version 8 to Version 8.5.? What does this mean ? Any help please ....