Crestline, CA, Jan 7, 2014 -- Dracoventions has released Beta 64-bit updates
of all 2empowerFM plug-ins for use on FileMaker Server 13. That means our
free SQL Runner, Script Scheduler, and Text Toolkit for regular expression
and hash functions are all waiting for you to use with FileMaker's latest
server technology.
Dracoventions is proud to be one of the first plug-in vendors to offer the
64-bit upgrade. Plug-in updates can be found at http://2empowerfm.com for
both Macintosh and Windows, or see the release notes at
http://dracoventions.com/products/2empowerFM/download/version_history.php to
learn about other minor fixes in this release.
Why 64-bit?:
As you may have heard, FileMaker Server 13 requires all plug-ins to be 64
bit instead of 32 bit. If you try to load a 32-bit plug-in, it simply won't
load, logging a cryptic error message to system.log on Mac that ends with
the words "mach-o, but wrong architecture".
On Windows, FileMaker Server won't even list plug-ins unless their filename
ends in ".fmx64" instead of ".fmx". On Mac, it's not easy to tell if a
plug-in supports 64 bit, but it can be done by running a command in the
Terminal app:
file <path to plug-in file>/Contents/MacOS/*
If you see "64-bit" anywhere in the output, the plug-in supports 64 bit.
Why FileMaker Server 13?:
FileMaker has let you interact with databases using your web browser for
years through Instant Web Publishing. The problem has always been that the
database doesn't look or behave quite the same, forcing developers to do
extensive testing and implement workarounds to give IWP users a decent
experience.
FileMaker Server 13 introduces WebDirect, a completely new way of putting
the database in a browser using modern HTML5 technology. WebDirect makes
your database look and act almost like using it through a FileMaker Pro
client, giving us all a new and easy way to access FileMaker databases on
the go, even using a low-cost Chromebook.
Even if you're not interested in WebDirect, FileMaker 13's "Perform Script
on Server" script step lets you call server plug-ins without needing to
install plug-ins on every FileMaker Pro client.
About 2empowerFM Plug-ins:
Our family of 2empowerFM plug-ins save you time during FileMaker development
and add powerful features to your FileMaker Pro solutions. Our plug-ins
include:
2empowerFM Developer Assistant (see http://developer.dracoventions.com)
- Quickly search all scripts to find ones containing a string or pattern.
- Find table names, function and script step names, field metadata, and
more, without generating a DDR.
- Debug and develop faster by evaluating highlighted expressions immediately
instead of copying, closing dialogs, and pasting into FileMaker's Data
Viewer.
2empowerFM Hands-Free Printer (see http://print.dracoventions.com)
- Automate printing and control printer-specific settings.
- Save money by enforcing the use of double sided and toner saver modes.
- Prevent costly mistakes like printing all records instead of current
record.
2empowerFM Menu Popper (see http://menu.dracoventions.com)
- Pop-up multi-level menus anywhere on a FileMaker layout.
- Use unique dropdown menus to show type-ahead search results from multiple
searches.
- Make menu items bold, italic, underlined, bulleted, or add separator lines
between items.
2empowerFM Keyboard and Mouse (see http://keyboard.dracoventions.com)
- Easily link hotkeys to scripts, create image-map buttons, and change the
mouse cursor.
2empowerFM SQL Runner (see http://sql.dracoventions.com)
- Insert and Update data in any FileMaker table without changing layouts or
creating extra table relationships.
- Use an SQL query in a calculated field to generate dynamic pop-up lists.
- One of our FREE plug-ins!
2empowerFM Text Toolkit (see http://regex.dracoventions.com)
- Perform powerful search and replace in database text using Perl-compatible
regular-expressions.
- Generate a hash of data using many algorithms including SHA512, MD5, and
TR1.
- Another FREE plug-in!
2empowerFM Clipboard Explorer (see http://clipboard.dracoventions.com)
- Save and restore objects on the clipboard including stylized text,
FileMaker scripts, and layout objects.
- Also totally FREE!
Pricing and Availability:
64-bit updates are available immediately at 2empowerFM.com (see
http://www.2empowerfm.com)
These updates are free for all users.
About Dracoventions:
Dracoventions is a FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA) member located in
Crestline, CA, USA. Dracoventions is focused on inventing software that
empowers you to save development time, expand FileMaker's abilities, and
create a better user experience.
With over 25 years of software engineering experience, company-founder Chris
Dragon was inspired by the business needs of a FileMaker-based non-profit to
create the 2empowerFM Family of Plug-ins. These plug-ins include Developer
Assistant, Hands-Free Printer, Menu Popper, SQL Runner, Text Toolkit, and
more. Plug-ins are available at 2empowerFM.com (see
http://www.2empowerfm.com)
Contact:
Chris Dragon
Dracoventions
Phone: (818) 588-6418
Email: [log in to unmask]
Web: http://www.dracoventions.com
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