How to link up to an external server with Filemaker Pro 12

[Titano]

Hi,

 

I am currently using Filemaker Pro advanced 12.0v4 in OS Mavericks.

I am setting up a database system.

One of my requirements is - under a field i need to access a file that is saved in an external server (not Filemaker hosted).

Meaning to say, i input a report link under the field and upon clicking it, i get connected to the server and the file required.

How can I go about doing this?

I have the static ip address of this server and my iMac is running on Wifi.

Pls advise.

Thanks and Regards

Titano

 

[Wim Decorte]

(you should be using 12v5 on Mavericks)

 

What should happen?  Should be file be copied to the user's machine, should it be opened?

What type of file is it?

[Titano]

Hi,

 

Its actually a keynote presentation.

I have created a field container as 'Report Link'.

The presentations are saved in an external server  >>afp://static.ip.goes.here

 

Under the 'Report Link' field, I want to add the path/filename of a particular presentation which would direct me to the file with logon credentials.

 

For instance,

Accessing the server 

 

afp://static.ip.goes here.

User and password screen appears.

Once logged on, can access file.

 

Now i need the same method while clicking the path/filename that is inputted on the 'Report Link' field from the same server

 

Hope I'm concise.

Kindy advise.