This plug-in adds encryption and encoding functions to FileMaker Pro. With Troi Encryptor plug-in you can make sure information can only be read by the persons you want. With this plug-in you can encrypt fields using the powerful 256-bit AES encryption scheme, so that your sensitive data is secure.
FileMaker Pro 16 to 20 (2023)
Claris Pro 40.1 to 40.2
FileMaker Server 16 to 20
macOS 10.15 to 13
Windows 10 to 11
Troi Encryptor Plug-in is a very powerful tool for securing your FileMaker data, exporting or emailing your data without risk and importing safely back into FileMaker. With the plug-in installed you can do all this from within FileMaker:
With the Encryptor Plug-in you can encrypt fields using the powerful AES encryption scheme, so that your sensitive data is secure. This function will produce text that looks like this:
<TROI_AES_STD_ENCR10>
NVFJPSV9fX19fX19fXzMybiDY8PbHTmYWtbemlDAAibocn0S8Wh1lR9p28t8v3Fn6C1ScIykT
rHrovm+qcmNpkKigVs/NgCn2WjgCDSUQ4iLW+Dmyf6rwR3dTRZPy+s28eQZzBf4NbZFcZEQo
bkTsIQebVM8IQNPjGdSbAe+GNaCY4ai6eeYxC5RzNwKfZGPUtKoKRL/IIS3vTSeVJcefevm9
Fyh3eniVyMXmZCY+G2a+KlJDKBxlvKBPAKo3GsZUsC7A0U2+Xigl2q2dulmZYw1eLbk=
</TROI_AES_STD_ENCR10>So can you read this? =)
The Encr_EncryptAES function will use AES-256 bit encryption by default. This version stays compatible with older versions though, which used 128-bit encryption: you can still use the 128-bit encryption scheme, by using a switch.
The Encr_DecryptAES function will automatically detect if data previously encrypted with Troi Encryptor Plug-in is AES-128 or AES-256 and decrypt the text automatically. You don’t need to change the scripts or add any switches for this to work.
Troi Encryptor Plug-in has 3 functions that enable you to easily exchange AES-encrypted data with other systems. Externally AES-encrypted data can now be decrypted in FileMaker with Troi Encryptor Plug-in and vice versa!
We also added an ‘-OpenSSLCompatible’ switch to the plug-in’s EncryptAES and DecryptAES functions. This facilitates the exchange of encrypted data between the plug-in and the OpenSSL functions of PHP 7 or the openssl command in a command line interface (for example the macOS terminal). In the download we added an extensive example which demonstrates how to decrypt data generated with the plug-in’s EncryptAES function with the OpenSSL functions of PHP 7, and the other way round: how to decrypt data generated by the OpenSSL functions of PHP 7 with the plug-in’s DecryptAES function.
The Encr_GeneratePassword function generates a strong, random password with a specified length. You can check the strength of a password with the Encr_GetPasswordStrength function. The plug-in allows you to store passwords in the keychain and retrieve and delete them later, all directly from FileMaker. When you save a password into the keychain, you specify the name of the account (or user) associated with it, and optionally an extra ID, which will help you distinguish between different passwords for the same account. As the keychain is unlocked when the user logs in to the operating system, the password can later be retrieved from it without the user needing to enter the (keychain) password. You can then use the retrieved password to decrypt text in a field, for example with the Encr_DecryptAES function. A third function allows you to delete previously stored passwords from the keychain.
You can compress text using the ZLIB compression.
With the SafeAscii function you can create data that can be sent safely over internet, for example via email. It will convert fields that contain higher ASCII, into a format that contains lower ASCII only. For example the text: “•Günther and Børg” will be coded like this:
%Troi SafeAscii v1.0
.VG.Pnther-Pand-PB/>rg
%End SafeAscii v1.0
This can be decoded again, to recreate all the original higher ASCII characters. More importantly, if you use this function on encrypted text it will also be converted to a format that is safe to send over internet.
The plug-in has a function ShortSafeAscii, which is a variant of the SafeAscii function. With this you can export any text field, including encrypted data, to an export file.
The plug-in has a generic code function, which makes it possible to encrypt a field with the key as the parameter in FileMaker. This opens up the possibility to decrypt without the need for a script.
Of course much more is possible. The best way to see if it can help you is to try it out!
You are free and invited to test the plug-in before you pay. Troi Encryptor Plug-in is fully functional in demo mode, it will only stop working after 2 hours of testing. Download your copy here.
Troi Encryptor Plug-in 8.0 was tested and made compatible with Claris FileMaker Pro 2023 and Claris Pro 40.2.1. The plug-in was also tested and made compatible with macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 13 (Ventura) and Windows 11, including version 22H2.
To help troubleshoot possible problems we added the switch “-GetStartupRegistrationLog” to the Encr_Version function. This will return a text log of the plug-in’s registration process at startup time of FileMaker Pro. When you have problems registering the plug-in, you can see if the payment certificate was found and if a valid registration code was found. An added script in the Version.fmp12 example file showcases the new functionality. The log can also be viewed in the EasyInstallTroiPlugins.fmp12 example file.
In this version we furthermore improved the code in several places, making the plug-in more secure and robust.
See the Version history below for a complete list of changes in this and earlier versions.
Improved compatibility
New functionality and improvements
Bug fixes and changes
New functionality
Other changes and improvements
Version 5.0 (for FileMaker 14 to 17) (February 12, 2019)
New features
Other changes and improvements
Version 4.0.1 (for FileMaker 12 to 16) (February 1, 2019)
Version 4.0 (for FileMaker 12 to 16) (August 15, 2017)
Extra features when running FileMaker Pro 16
NOTE Only steps that perform an action have been added as a script step. Functions that just manipulate data and have no side effect (like for example Encr_EncryptRijndaelAES) are only available as an external function.
Version 3.5 (for FileMaker 12, 13, 14 and 15) (July 5, 2016)
For older release notes please see here, including the release note for Troi Coding Plug-in, the original name of Troi Encryptor Plug-in.
We offer the following licenses for Troi Encryptor Plug-in:
single user, 10-user and 25-user license: these are meant for using the plug-in client-side, on FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced, including with files hosted by FileMaker Server. You need a license for every user that makes calls to the plug-in’s functions.
developer license: this license is meant for FileMaker solution developers, who want to include the plug-in with their solution(s) and distribute it to their end-users. Each of your end-users may use the plug-in with up to 25 users (contact us if any of your customers has more than 25 users). The number of organizations you distribute the plug-in to and the number of solutions you distribute it with are not limited. Works on FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Pro Advanced, including with files hosted by FileMaker Server.
Go to the developer license page for more info.
server/web license: this license registers the plug-in for use on FileMaker Server and FileMaker Server Advanced. It does not provide any client-side functionality. You only need this license if you want to use the plug-in in server-side scripts and in web published databases. It has no user limit.
Go to the server-side plug-ins page for more info.
All licenses work both on macOS and on Windows.
| single user license | US $ 85 per user | |
| 10-user license | US $ 339 | |
| 25-user license | US $ 549 | |
| developer license | US $ 549 | |
| server/web license | US $ 399 |
If you have a license for a previous version, you can buy an upgrade for version 8.0. If you bought a license on or after April 25, 2022, the upgrade to version 8.0 is FREE! Note: eligible users have been sent a new 8.0 registration. Contact us if you have not received yours.
If you bought a license before April 25, 2022, you will need to buy an upgrade to use the 8.0 version:
| single user license upgrade | US $ 55 per user | |
| 10-user license upgrade | US $ 179 | |
| 25-user license upgrade | US $ 319 | |
| developer license upgrade | US $ 319 | |
| server/web license upgrade | US $ 199 |
Below are a few things our users had to say about Troi Encryptor Plug-in:
“Peter,
I just wanted to thank you for the fine work you and your firm does. Your products are quality, error-free, and very useful. As FMP users for 20+ years, and non-programmers, we find your work to be so beneficial and time saving. We love your “can do” attitude and your company culture of high excellence in service.
Best wishes,”
—R.K.
“Thank you for developing such a good software, I´m very happy to use your Filemaker plug-ins which are 100% error free….. at least for me, Thanks again.”
Victor Barrera
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Encryptor Plug-in online help
Function and script step reference.
Encryptor Plug-in FAQ
See a list of Frequently Asked Questions about this plug-in.
Secure your FileMaker data!