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Troi Activator Plug-in™ 6.0.1

Troi Activator Plug-in is copyright 2001-2020 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (May 26, 2020).
 
Thank you for your interest in the Troi Activator Plug-in. With this FileMaker® Pro plug-in you can trigger FileMaker scripts on a different computer from your own copy of FileMaker Pro or from a URL.

This cross-platform plug-in is compatible with FileMaker Pro 15 through FileMaker Pro 19. You can create powerful databases with extra script trigger functionality by using this plug-in!

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Installation is very easy: just open the "All Activator Examples.fmp12" example file and the startup script will install the plug-in for you. See also the example file EasyInstallTroiPlugins.fmp12 (which is included in the download package) which contains the actual plug-in and install script.

Who wrote it?

Troi Activator Plug-in was designed and implemented by Peter Baanen of Troi Automatisering. You can visit the Troi web site at: www.troi.com for additional information.

Troi may also be reached by email at: info@troi.com

Note that due to spam we have to filter incoming email. It might happen that non-spam email is filtered out too. If you have sent an email and you don't get an answer, try to send another email, slightly differently formulated and include the word "FileMaker" in the body text.

Where can I get the latest version and more information?

The latest versions of our software are available for downloading at our web site:
www.troi.com
You can also download the OSErrrs database, which lists all Operating System error codes for macOS and Windows, some of which the plug-in may return. The web site is also your source for late breaking information, company information, FileMaker tips and more.

System requirements

NOTE The minimum supported FileMaker version is now FileMaker Pro 15. Also the minimum supported macOS version is now OS X 10.10 (Yosemite). You can keep using v5.0 or earlier for older versions of FileMaker Pro or Mac OS X.

System requirements macOS

OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).

System requirements Windows

Windows 7 on Intel-compatible computer 1 GHz or faster
Windows 8 and 8.1
Windows 10 including these updates:

  • Creators Update
  • Fall Creators Update
  • April 2018 Update
  • October 2018 Update
  • May 2019 Update
  • November 2019 Update

FileMaker requirements

FileMaker Pro 15 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 15.
FileMaker Pro 16 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 16.
FileMaker Pro Advanced 17.
FileMaker Pro Advanced 18.
FileMaker Pro 19.

FileMaker Server requirements

FileMaker Server 15.
FileMaker Server 16.
FileMaker Server 17.
FileMaker Server 18.
FileMaker Server 19.

Using Troi Activator as server-side plug-in
It has always been possible to use FileMaker Server to serve databases that use functions of the Troi Activator Plug-in (client-side): you need to have the plug-in installed at the client's computer. Troi Activator Plug-in can also be used by FileMaker Server as a server-side plug-in or as a plug-in used by the web publishing engine. To use Troi Plug-ins as a server-side or web-side plug-in you need to purchase a special Server/Web license. See below for pricing.

NOTE Running on FileMaker Server 19, 18, 17, 16, and 15 and WebDirect, Troi Activator can only send messages, not receive them.

For more information on server-side and web-side plug-ins please read the separate document: Installing and using Troi Plug-ins on FileMaker Server.

Troi Activator Plug-in is a commercial product

You can try-before-you-buy. This means that you are free and invited to test the plug-in 30 days before you pay. You may also make copies of the original and complete package (including this Read Me file) and distribute it to customers, friends etc. However, you may not distribute a modified or licensed version.

Use Troi Activator Plug-in at your own risk

Although Troi Activator Plug-in was tested carefully, we can not be responsible for any damages resulting from using this software. Also please try it out on a test database. Your system may be using an extension (unknown to us) that interferes with the proper functioning of Troi Activator Plug-in.

We like to hear feedback on the benefits and shortcomings of the plug-in. Please include the FileMaker version, the platform and operating system in your suggestions and comments.

What are the costs?

Troi Activator Plug-in 6.0 has the following pricing:

New licenses:  
Single user license:
10-user pack:
25-user pack:
US$ 89 per user
US$ 299
US$ 469
Developer licenses:
Allows you to include the plug-in with all FileMaker solutions that your company sells to organizations of up to 25 users.
 
Developer license for Mac + Windows: US$ 469
Server/web license
Allows to use the plug-in in server-side scripts and in web published databases using FileMaker Server Advanced (no user limit).
 
ServerWeb license for Mac + Windows: US$ 299

Upgrades from previous versions

If you bought a license for Troi Activator Plug-in on or after April 23, 2019, the upgrade is free! Note: the 6.0 version needs a new registration string. Eligible users have been sent a new registration. Contact us if you have not received yours.

If you bought a license before April 23, 2019, you will need to upgrade to use the 6.0 version.

Upgrades from previous versions:  
Single license upgrade:
10-user pack upgrade:
25-user pack upgrade:
US$ 49 per user
US$ 199
US$ 299
Upgrades from previous Developer licenses:  
Developer license upgrade: US$ 299
Upgrades from previous Server/web Licenses:

ServerWeb license upgrade: US$ 199

How to pay?

Paying for a license is easy. We have several ways to pay. More information on this can be found on the order page on our web site: www.troi.com/shop/. You can pay online by credit card via our web store, we also accept PayPal and other payment methods.

Protection and unlocking the application

Troi Activator Plug-in has a protection scheme. After you pay Troi will tell you how to indicate to Troi Activator Plug-in that you have paid the license fee.

After you've supplied the payment data, the following is changed:

  • the not registered warning is replaced by your name.
  • the flash screen that shows at the first time the plug-in is used is removed. Of course also the delay (which is longer after 30 days of use) will be removed.
  • the plug-in no longer stops working after 42 minutes.

Bug reports and wish list

If you find a bug, please report this by e-mail: info@troi.com. If you have any comments or other functions that you think need to be added, please notify us! We have a lot of ideas for this plug-in, so be sure to check our web site for new plug-ins and improved versions.

And please pay for software you keep using, so that the wish list becomes reality.

Versions

You can find what has been changed in this and previous versions of Troi Activator Plug-in in the separate file: Release_notes.htm.

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