360Works releases SuperContainer 1.66

[Jesse Barnum]

360Works SuperContainer ( http://www.360works.com/supercontainer ) is a web application which stores documents and images in the FileMaker 8.5 Web Viewer instead of in standard container fields. This keeps your FileMaker databases small, and eliminates the need for mounted network volumes; copying files from user's hard drives onto a server; or platform-specific path references. This makes it perfect for storing large collections of files. SuperContainer runs on your server; there are no plugins required.

It is also the ideal way to read and write files from the web. Unlike normal container fields, SuperContainer allows you to upload files directly to FileMaker Server 8 Advanced from a web browser, even with Instant Web Publishing (watch the demo movie http://www.360works.com/supercontainer/demos/iwp/ ). Since SuperContainer uses the standard HTTP protocol to transfer files, it's very easy to include documents and images from SuperContainer into FileMaker web sites that you create.

There are many other features of SuperContainer:

* Dynamic thumbnail generation feature makes image loading much faster and more efficient, especially for large images (see a speed comparison at http://www.360works.com/supercontainer/demos/speed/ ). You no longer need to write scripts to create image thumbnails.

* Multithreaded viewing means your users can work while images load in the background.

* Files are stored in a neatly organized folder structure under your control.

* Revision tracking feature allows every version of a file to be stored and retrieved.

* SuperContainer is fast and easy to set up, as demonstrated in this 1:37 movie - http://www.360works.com/supercontainer/demos/migrate

* Many more - go to http://www.360works.com/supercontainer to learn more!

SuperContainer was originally demonstrated at the 2006 Developer Conference Keynote by Andy Lecates. Since then, numerous features have been added and the installation process has been greatly simplified. You can have the demo up and running within a few minutes. Give it a try and see what the FileMaker Web Viewer can do for you!

--- About 360Works ---

360Works ( http://www.360works.com ) is a Platinum member of the FileMaker Business Alliance with offices in Atlanta and San Francisco. 360Works was established in 1996 with a focus on FileMaker consulting and Java development. We now also offer custom and pre-built FileMaker Plugins, web hosting services, and a variety of Java open source projects. Contact us at (866) 662-9185.