FileMaker 18 and 360Works Plug-ins: Important Update

[360Works]

FileMaker 18 Compatiblity with 360Works Plug-ins

Update available for the entire 360Works plug-in platform, providing compatibility with FileMaker 18 and several quality improvements

FileMaker 18 is an exciting update with improved data importing and file conversion, new functions and script steps, and security enhancements. One of the new security features requires that a plug-in be signed by its developer.

All 360Works plug-ins listed below have been released with a new minor version to meet these requirements, along with additional improvements to the quality of the plug-in.

Quality of life improvements made to the 360Works plug-in platform include:

• Startup and shutdown procedures have been greatly improved
• Fixed issues that caused PSOS calls to return "Host capacity exceeded"
• Fixed issues that prevented plugins from autoupdating using the Install Plugin script step
• Fixed an issue where multiple server side scripts would cause plugin functions to time out
• Fixed issues related to multi user environments (Server side scripts, WebDirect, Custom Web Publishing)
• Fixed issues where child processes would not be terminated on shutdown
• Reworked GUI framework, so that plugin windows will stay in lock-step with FileMaker windows

 

While the new minor update for overall quality and compatibility affects the entire 360Works plug-in platform, specific plug-ins have more improvements for other specific technologies:

• 360Works Scribe Plug-in now compatible with Microsoft Office 2019
• 360Works FTPeek Plug-in supports TLS 1.2 standard encryption protocol
• 360Works ScriptMaster updated to use Groovy 2.4.10

 

*ScriptMaster users who generate their own plug-ins should check the updated ScriptMaster documentation to comply with FileMaker 18 changes.

 

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Updated Versions of 360Works Plug-ins:

Updated Plug-in	Plug-in Description
360Deploy 2.7	Automated, simple deployment of new database versions
CloudMail 3.2	Send and track email marketing campaigns
Plastic 3.1	Payment processing plug-in
Scribe 3.1	Read and write to PDF, Word, and Excel files
ScriptMaster 5.2	Adds many new functions & create custom plug-ins
Email 3.2	Send and receive text and HTML emails in FileMaker
FTPeek 2.2	FTP upload and download from your FileMaker database
WebAssistant 2.1	Access internet resources, URLs, and fill out web forms
JDBC 2.1	SQL access with JDBC Compatibility
Charts 2.1	Easy-to-use charting for FileMaker
RemoteScripter 2.1	Trigger scripts on FileMaker Pro from the web or IWP
SuperContainer 2.9513	A better container field for FileMaker Go and FileMaker Pro

Additional 360Works Products (non-plugin):

No update is required if you are using other products and tools from 360Works, such as MirrorSync, Zulu, SafetyNet, or Web Services Manager. They will continue to work with FileMaker 18 at their current latest version:

 

• 360Works MirrorSync 5.0 - Sync FileMaker Pro, FileMaker Go, FileMaker Servers, and other JDBC compatible databases such as WordPress or Salesforce
• 360Works Zulu 3.1 - Integrate Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Microsoft Office/Exchange Calendar with FileMaker
• 360Works SafetyNet 2.01 - Easy to set up remote backup routines for FileMaker Server
• 360Works Web Services Manager 1.72 - Publish FileMaker scripts as XML Web Services

 

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Installing the Update

Using the plug-in links above you can download the current updated version of the plug-in. Installing plug-in updates are easiest when using the Install Plugin File script step in all environments. For legacy systems, auto-update is supported as well. Find out more at 360works.com/autoupdate.

Availability

This is a free plug-in update if you own a valid license for the most recent major version, or are within your maintenance subscription for the license (maintenance applies to Scribe and CloudMail).

Active 360Works Portfolio Bundle holders with a current maintenance subscription can use all of the updates at no additional charge. The PDF Plug-in and Scribbler Plug-in, available only in the 360Works Portfolio Bundle, have the same platform update as well!

Please note: if you do not own the current major version or are outside of your maintenance window you will need to purchase the current major version of the license in order to use this update.

Custom Plug-in Users

If you have a 360Works custom plug-in, please contact us to get an updated version of our custom plug-in. In most cases, there will be no additional charge for this. (Charges may occur if additional development work is required. Rates will be billed at our hourly consulting rate of $185/hr. Please contact us for custom plug-in information.)

360Works Support

The 360Works Support Team is dedicated to your successful use of 360Works plug-ins and add-ons. With your purchase from 360Works, you receive 2 free hours of technical support Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (ET). However, most questions can be answered at our documentation page. If you need to get in touch with us, requests for support team assistance can be sent to [email protected].

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