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I am very pleased in all of the answers, I have been getting so far. This has been helping me moving quite far. The application I've been using, modifying, improving has been constructed using in it's entirety filemaker pro. I've started using filemaker pro v10, then moved to v12 and then v16. Moving files from a internal drives, SD cards, NAS mounted volumes has been accomplished using scriptmaster 360work plugins. Since, it has been for more than 7 years that I've been using scriptmastrer and it has been robust since then. I am now getting more video files to manage, which are bigger in size. It has been working without any problems. The only caveat I have is the time it takes to move/copy files. Where in the past it was taking 3 minutes to move/copy files it's now taking 8 minutes. Spending time with developing an API means re-looking, redesigning a major part of my process. Unless I am wrong: Filemaker pro supports, and highly recommend the uses "Perform Script on Server"; Scriptmaster, is highly recommend by filemaker, and also works within a filemaker server environment; Correct handling of error codes allows the building of a robust system. I finally managed scripmaster plugins to work in a PSoS. Thanks to everybody on FM forums whom has been helping me out. It's now working. My last issue was to enable the mount of a NAS in the backend. This mean I turn on my server, filemaker server becomes available right away along with the NAS mounted volumes. This is now handle by using /etc/auto_master and auto_smb bash code. The next step, the one I am doing at the moment is to ensure, fmserver can see the NAS volumes mounted in the backend. Once done, I will modify the filemaker script used to work on a filemaker client to run on the server. I can only say that I am grateful to all of those who have been helping me. !

Thanks for your quick reply! My NAS volumes are being mounted each time the computer is being re-started. I do not have to log onto any account, via auto_master and auto_smb NAS volumes are being mounted and can be used by filemaker server. I intend to use scriptmaster functiona to copy files via Perform Script on Server (PSoS).

I want to login onto my mac mini as fmserver. In order to do this I went and tried to create an account called fmserver. I've got the following error message "Name is used by another user" I've managed to mount my NAS in the backend. To access the NAS mounted volumes I need to log as fmserver. Does anyone has an idea of what are my options? Thanks!

I have been using ScriptMaster for quite a long time. It always been on the client side, I now want to use it on the FileMaker Server through PSoS. For a reason I cannot explain the plugin cannot register and I do not know why. - Testing FMServer : script being executed from FileMaker Pro FileMaker Pro Advance - psos - TestingFMServer : script being called from Testing FMServer. Succesful testing done to ensure at the moment the script is being called it's now in the server. Does anyone have any idea why the plugin registration does not work? With regards1 TestingFMServer.pdf psos - TestingFMServer.pdf

I've looked at the privileges and it's all rwe. When a script is executed from a PSoP I was expecting to have the Filemaker Account Name equal to fmserver or fmsadmin. It's not, it's equal to the script name "TestingFMServer" followed by "Daniel Paquin" followed by a number which increase each time the script is being executed. I do not understand why. The PSoP script seems to be working fine when looking at the report. However, the return message indicates that the "abcD.mov" file does not exist when it does. Many thanks! TestingFMServer.pdf

Should I create an account “fmsadmin” on the MacMini where FMserver has been installed. Then from there I would need to ensure using the chmod command the correct privileges are set on the NAS, SD card or any folders the scriptmaster functionS would be executed. Does that make sense? Thanks.

The SD card is indeed inserted on the server, not the client. I am using a SD card as an example to demonstrate myself I would be able to use scriptmaster functions in PSoP. In reality, everything as mentioned in the previous post will be done through a NAS (Synology). Both the server and the NAS are to be located in an area with limited access. I've started in going with a SD card since access requires /Volumes/.. which is the same requirement for accessing files on a NAS. I am doing those experiment to make sure I can get things going. When scriptmaster functions in PSoP are confirmed to be working I will be going in much deeper programming. Thanks again for your help, this is greatly appreciated.

This script is being executed when the user has certified a file can be delivered to a customer. At the moment, I am only trying to get a Perform Script On Server (PSoS) to execute the "CheckWetherFileExist" scriptmaster function. In my process there are operations which are time consuming when being performed on the FM client. Since, I do not have to wait for the process to complete I want to use PSoS on FM Server. One of my main process is copying selected files from a NAS to a WebDav structure. For example : Copy input: "/Volumes/Data/ZVinformatique/videofile.mp4 To output : "/Volumes/Anonymous WebDav/yCaSTifQjUUjdEfs.mp4 "Given that you are on macOS, the fmsadmin user only has rights to its own folders, it has no rights elsewhere in the OS." Does this mean since the Input and the Output file are not part of the fmsadmin user structure copying files with scriptmaster would then not be possible? If so, what are my options? This is a major problem for me. Thanks again?

I am planning to start using "Perform Script On Server" and I wrote a very simple script. The file being verified is on a SD card named NX5U. The script always return that the "/Volumes/NX5U/abcD.mov is not mounted" and it's not the case. Would someone know why? Thanks! TestingFMServer.pdf

Hello Sean, "Please install the current store build of ScriptMaster..." What did I do ? Remove current build from filemaker extension (picture 1); Remove log files from filemaker server directory (picture 2); Open localhost to ensure the build was not shown under the plugin tab; Restarted computer; Executed "fmsadmin restart adminserver -y" (picture 1); Downloaded a new build from 360Work web site; Copied the new build onto the extension directory; Open localhost to enable the copied build. Went to Plugins tab to enable it. Each time I've clicked to enable it disable itself (Video 1); Tried to Save the the change. I then went to locate the ScriptMaster log file at the path as specified under the instructions above and there no log files. The directory is empty. I am showing the log as presented under status when being in localhost (picture 3) Thanks! Daniel FMSPLUGIN_-_3_trying_to_enable_scriptmaster.MOV

Hello Sean, I've followed the instructions and restarted fmserver via terminal. When opening localhost the ScriptMaster plugin was still disabled. Thanks for your help. 360Plugins_ServerScripting32.log 360Plugins_ServerScripting32.log.lck

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When opining the FMS localhost I try to enable the ScriptMaster Plugin. For some reason I click to enable the plugin, I sometime been able to click on save sometime.. However, each time I close the host reopen the FMS localhost, the plugin is ALWAYS disabled. Would someone have an idea? With regards! Daniel

When opining the FMS localhost I try to enable the ScriptMaster Plugin. For some reason I click to enable the plugin, I sometime able to click on save sometime not able. However, each time I go back to the FMS localhost the plugin is ALWAYS disabled. Would someone have an idea? With regards! Daniel

Thanks Comment. It’s now working, after doing what you’ve said I.e formatting the target field as interactive container. However, I had to remove the statement /Volumes/

I am trying to insert into a container field the file path of a mp4 video as a reference. I am getting an error equal 3. I've followed some example and do not understand why I am getting this error. If I try to import the video file by going to the field and with the mouse do a right click I am able to import the video fiel as a reference. Unfortunately the script does not work. Thanks! inserVideoPath (as a reference).pdf

Hello, I am starting to implement a solution within FileMaker Go. At the moment I do have video files which are showing in FileMaker Pro but not in FileMaker Go. When importing the video files I've selected "Store only a reference". The file itself reside on an external drive which has been connected through the Apple AFP protocol. When looking at the properties on the iPad it shows "moviemac:/directory name/filename.mp4". I would have thought the file should have been named "moviemac:/Volumes/directory name/filename.mp4". The iPad is connected through the ethernet (RJ45) directly to my own network. The computers (FileMaker Pro) and the iPad (FileMaker Go) are accessible from FileMaker Server. The FileMaker Go application "VideoFile" becomes available through the Host called "pzoomvideo-filemaker-server.local". Why going with FileMaker Go? I am selecting the FileMaker go because I am intending to use the complete set of functionality provided with AVPlayer. The VideoFile filemaker Go application is to be accessible about 300 to 500 feet away from the server. I am then using ethernet rather than wifi because of reliability and connectivity. Questions: - Why those external video file (MP4) do not show on the iPad when the application is open? How do I make video file stored on an external drive to show in FIleMaker Go? - Why does it take so long for the apps stored on the Host network to show and to become available? Thanks in advance!

I need and advise. I am about to create a program which is to be executed in the background. I was thinking in getting it to process with "Perform script server". The program is to scan a folder and when a mpeg file is found it would convert it to mp4 format, the app would be called "CMpegToMp4". My question, is would it be possible to execute "CMpegToMp4 within FileMaker Pro through "Perform script server"? Thanks in advance! Daniel

Thanks Comment, That is sad! Is there a way in FileMaker Pro to play video files located on a dedicated file server? Either by starting VLC or Quicktime? I am browsing through the web and cannot find information on this. Everything I found today is about container field. Could the Container field contain the address where the file is located. Something like "Volumes/Data/MP4videofile/mhd01001.mp4", not the video file. With regards!

Hello, I am looking for examples to get AVPLayer working within filemaker pro. All my video files are remotely stored. Those video files will never be stored within a container. I do have too many video files and they are way too big to be uploaded in filemaker. I found FileMaker Pro now have AVPlayer and using a url is an option. I thought that would be very easy and this is not the case. I am getting an error 3. I am looking for documentations and examples. Does any have a suggestion ? Many thanks! With regards! AVPlayer.pdf

What do people use to create a XSL style sheet which can be used by filemaker pro? When performing the xml import/export I do not have access to the internet. It looks like I would need smoking of xml editor to create XSL style sheet. Am I correct? I only need to create this XSL style sheet once? is there some-kind of free xml editor which can be used to create XSL style sheet. Thanks!

I have been going through the web to look for examples and I have not been successful. Even when looking in Lynda.com. Over the years, I have been using plist files and now wants to change to xml. I am looking for example on how to export and import data in xml format with filmakers pro . Does anyone have an idea where I could find some information? The idea is to create a script which would import a xml file located on a SDHC card. A script is being used to format SDHC cards and at the same time the NX5UCarteNo field will be updated to identify the card with a number from 01 to 10. The information is the being exported as an XML file onto the SDHC card. The next time the SDHC card is mounted the script would then import it's content in the NX5U table. The xml file is to identify which SDHC card is being mounted. This would be done with the information saved under the NX5UCarteNo field. Thanks for your help! With regards! Daniel

Excellent, I am now able to perform processes based on the user selection. The first choice to the user is "All of those process down below: " By making this choice I would like the application to show all other actions has being selected. I thought entering all actions in a calculated field would do it. Unfortunately, it did not. Is this possible to do? Would it be possible to provide me with a short example. Best regards! TriggerTraitementPourPublication.pdf

Great, many THANKS!

This is the first time I am using a CheckBox set from a list and do not know how get what has been selected within a script. I am showing both the list of possible values along with a script I've thought would work. I know how to work with radio button but never did use this approach. I would appreciate if someone could provide me with an example. Best regards! Daniel Select a step to process.pdf