FileMaker Server 7/FileMaker Pro 7 connectivity?

[Matt Singerman]

Hi All,

So, with previous versions of FileMaker, you used to be able to connect FM Server to an outside server (such as Lasso) using a machine running FM Pro with Web Companion. I've noticed that FM Pro 7 conveniently leaves out the Web Companion plug-in. Is there another way to connect without shelling out the extra $1500 for FM Server Advanced?

[FMWebschool]

www.cafephp.com allows you to use the client version of FileMaker. A new version that enables you to use FX.php will be released soon.

[Matt Singerman]

This isn't really a usable solution for us. For starters, we use Lasso, and as such have a web database product in place. Also, it doesn't relate to the problem of connecting FM Server with FM Pro.

[Reed]

You're either going to have to shell out for FMSA, or dump either Lasso or FM. If you stick with Lasso, you'll have to use a different database, and if you want to use FMP for web publishing w/o FMSA, you'll either need to use cafePHP as mentioned above, or use Instant Web Publishing.

You could also just stick with v6 for a while....