Woof: WebObjects to FileMaker JDBC plug-in

[Jesse Barnum]

360Works today announced the beta release of WooF, a JDBC adaptor for using WebObjects with FileMaker Pro. This software allows WebObjects to utilize FileMaker Pro as a back-end database for creating high-volume, scalable web applications.

This software will allow FileMaker developers to create Java-based web sites that will greatly exceed the transaction volumes that would have been possible with traditional FileMaker web publishing techniques, such as using the built-in Web Companion software. It is targeted towards advanced FileMaker developers who have run into limitations on the speed and complexity that they can achieve using the built-in web publishing tools.

In addition to basic insert/edit/delete operations, WooF supports these FileMaker-specific features:

* Support for FileMaker Pro calculations.

* Support for all FileMaker Pro data types - text, number, date, time, and containers.

* Support for FileMaker Pro's built-in serial number generation for primary keys.

* Supports spaces and special characters in FileMaker databases and field names.

* Optionally specify layouts in FileMaker for even better performance.

* Easy installation - works fine with existing WebObjects applications.

For more information on WooF, visit the 360Works product page at http://webobjects.360works.com/products.html or contact Jesse Barnum at (770) 234-9293. 360Works is a software consulting & development company specializing in development for FileMaker Pro, WebObjects, AppleScript, and Mac OS X. They were established in 1996 and are located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.