I manage a multi-user FM solution over a LAN like most FMForum users here. I'd like to see if anybody has setup a successful chatting system or message board that allows users to communicate to each other. I'm envisioning a sort of popup window saying something like new message or something.

I realize FileMaker Inc. probably didn't have this in mind at all, but I'm just curious as to how expandable FileMaker Pro really is.

A filemaker solution that does this is available from Brian Dunning. I copied and pasted his announcement below:

"The BoardRoom is a FileMaker Pro 5.x solution which provides an instant messaging environment, with up to 250 users online simultaneously. You can send, receive, broadcast, edit, and retrieve old messages. The BoardRoom provides audio and visual notification of incoming messages, quoted text in replies, automated time stamping of all deliveries and receipts, and broadcast messaging. The Developer Kit gives you the freedom to integrate The BoardRoom into your existing solutions.

The BoardRoom can be downloaded now for FileMaker Pro version 5.x. Check it out at http://www.briandunning.com/ "

HTH

Mike