So there is no need to change any function calls when converting to FileMaker 8.5 (as compared to the change in plug-in architecture introduced in FileMaker Pro 7). Note that the plug-in architecture has not changed in FileMaker 8.5. Note: In general all our plug-ins that worked with FileMaker 8 still work with FileMaker Pro 8.5 and PowerPC. Troi has converted its main plug-ins to these Universal versions. Therefore all plug-ins need to be converted to Universal plug-ins. However, when FileMaker is launched on Intel Macs, it only loads Universal plug-ins. Running plug-ins with FileMaker Pro 8.5 and Mac OS XįileMaker Pro 8.5 for Mac OS X is a Universal Application and can run natively on PowerPC and Intel Macintoshes.
See below for the details on specific plug-ins. In general all our plug-ins that worked with FileMaker 8 still work with FileMaker Pro 8.5 and Windows. Summary Running plug-ins with FileMaker Pro 8.5 and Windows The web page with information regarding compatibility of our plug-ins with FileMaker 8 is still available here. Here is a video from our CEO, Marc Larochelle, with more information about external script steps.Below you'll find some information regarding compatibility of Troi Plug-ins with FileMaker Pro 8.5. As stated earlier, the functionality of the plug-in script step is identical to its functionality as a calculation function.
Some functions accept calculation-style input, while others accept a Boolean “true” or “false” option, and others employ a drop-down list for the developer to choose an option from. Using script steps instead of the more traditional methods can make scripting within a solution more direct, as well as help with data entry validation. These scripts will only be accessible when the plug-in is run in FileMaker 16 and allows a developer to specify plug-in functions as script steps instead of as calculation results. And among the many new features in FileMaker 16 for developers – you now have the ability to copy and paste value lists, utilize an enhanced data viewer, and integrate with new JSON functions, enhanced cURl options, and external script steps.įor a complete list of new features and to buy your upgrade today (at a discount) check out To prepare our products for the FileMaker 16 release, we've implemented FileMaker external script steps in all of our plug-ins. FileMaker Go now supports animation and transitions with scripts, enhanced signature capture, and custom paper sizes. The Window's version of FileMaker now has independent windows! FileMaker 16 was just released and that blue color scheme is not the only thing that's new! FileMaker 16 is debuting with some exciting updates for both Windows and Mac users.
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