SC(GetInfo) in a Calculation Field on FileMaker Server - where is it calculated

[DataCruncher]

Hello- 

 

I am getting confused - 

When I have a calculation field on a Filemaker Server hosted database file that is basically 

SCGetInfo(path)

 

- which SuperContainer Companion plugin instance is responsible for rendering that calculation result? The one installed on the Filemaker client computer, or the one installed on the Filemaker Server? 

I am confused about this as I was certain the server side Companion instance would do the math. However, I just set up a brand new FMS instance on a brand new machine and had no chance to install the Companion plugin yet - yet, the calculation seems to return the correct result? I am thinking is this run client-side perhaps and the reason why some of my calculations are super slow? 

 

Thank you!

 

 

[ryan360Works]

Hi DataCruncher,

The only time the server side plugin would be involved would be if you run a script with the Perform Script on Server script step or run said script as a schedule. Otherwise plugin functions are run locally.

[DataCruncher]

Oh that's strange but it makes sense. It's strange because the calculation fields are not normally meant to involve client side computing? Perhaps I am not understanding it fully. 

 

So if I serve a calculation using SCGetInfo through web direct or as JSON through XML, I need to have the companion installed on the web direct instance?  

[ryan360Works]

11 minutes ago, DataCruncher said:

So if I serve a calculation using SCGetInfo through web direct or as JSON through XML, I need to have the companion installed on the web direct instance?  

correct