I need to be able to import images via XML. The images are base64 encoded. I found the troi encryption plug-in, but I don't want to use it because of licensing issues.

I think I need to write my own plug-in.

I have c and c++ base 64 encryption/decryption source code ready to use. I should only have to hook them in.

I'm primarily aiming for Mac OS X, but will also need windows.

So how do I do this for 8.5?

What will I need?

Anyone have a good tutorial I can check out?

I have been trying to deal with an aspect of this issue (I have no c experience im afraid)... I would value your input.

http://fmforums.com/forum/showtopic.php?tid/180028/

I have plenty of views on this topic but nobody has yet contributed

best stuart

http://www.24usoftware.com/plugins.php

The FM Template they have is free of charge, and should get you started going in the right direction. You'll need XCode on the Mac, which is a free download from Apple (get the Developer Tools package).

Hope this helps.

Do a search for "Base Engine Converter" at http://www.databasepros.com/resources.html

Not only will it handle base 64, but any other base as well, and even convert between bases.

Hope this helps!

Thankyou very much Bizkid, Staurt, I will use your suggestions rigth away!