# Troi File Plug-in™ 10.2 Troi File Plug-in is copyright 1998-2019 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (March 4, 2019). Thank you for your interest in Troi File Plug-in. This FileMaker® Pro plug-in adds file and folder manipulation: save or read a field from or to a file. Other manipulations like deleting files and creating folders are also possible. This cross-platform plug-in is compatible with FileMaker Pro 13 to FileMaker Pro 17. Finally you can do things you thought were still impossible to do with FileMaker Pro. Now you can create powerful databases by using this plug-in! ## Installation instructions Installation is very easy: just open the "All File 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. ### What Troi File Plug-in can do for you The file manipulation functions make it possible to save the contents of a (text)field, global or variable to a file. You may calculate a path name or let the user indicate a location on your disk through a Save as dialog box. The reverse is also possible: have the user select a file and read it into a field. Additional functions let you query detailed information of a file: the size on disk, creation and modification dates etc. Other manipulations include creation, deletion, copying and moving of files, and the creation of folders. ### Writing IPTC and EXIF metadata to JPEG files Troi File plug-in can not only read but also write IPTC and Exif metadata. As this is a very powerful feature, please read this note on writing IPTC + Exif metadata before using this feature. ### Who wrote it? Troi File Plug-in was designed and implemented by Peter Baanen of Troi. You can visit the Troi web site at: www.troi.com for additional information. Troi may also be reached by postal mail at: Troi Automatisering Boliviastraat 11 2408 MX Alphen aan den Rijn The Netherlands Email: 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 Here you will also find late breaking information, company information, FileMaker tips and more. ## System requirements ### System requirements Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), OS X 10.9 (Mavericks), OS X 10.10 (Yosemite), OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) and macOS 10.14 (Mojave). ### System requirements Windows Windows 7 Windows 8 and 8.1 Windows 10, including Creators Update, Fall Creators Update, April 2018 Update and October 2018 Update. ### FileMaker requirements FileMaker Pro 13 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 13. FileMaker Pro 14 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 14. FileMaker Pro 15 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 15. FileMaker Pro 16 or FileMaker Pro Advanced 16. FileMaker Pro Advanced 17. ### FileMaker Server requirements FileMaker Server 13 or FileMaker Server Advanced 13. FileMaker Server 14 or FileMaker Server Advanced 14. FileMaker Server 15 or FileMaker Server Advanced 15. FileMaker Server 16 or FileMaker Server Advanced 16. FileMaker Server 17 or FileMaker Server Advanced 17. Using Troi File as server-side plug-in Troi File 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. 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 File 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 File Plug-in at your own risk Although Troi File Plug-in was tested carefully, we can not be responsible for any damages resulting from using this software. 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 File Plug-in. We like to hear feedback on the benefits and shortcomings of the plug-in. Please include the platform and operating system in your suggestions and comments. ## Registration versions Troi File Plug-in 10.2 requires a 10.0 version of the registration. If you purchase a license today you'll receive a registration for v10.0 which works with v10.2 too.

## What are the costs? Troi File Plug-in 10 has the following pricing:
New licenses: |
Single user license: 10-user pack: 25-user pack: | US$ 99 per user US$ 449 US$ 749
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$ 749
Server/web license Allows you 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$ 449
### Upgrades from previous versions If you bought a license on or after May 9, 2017 the upgrade is FREE! Eligible users have been sent a new registration string in May 2018. Contact us if you have not received yours. If you bought a license before May 9, 2017, you will need to buy an upgrade to use the 10.2 version.
Upgrades from previous versions: |
Single license upgrade: 10-user pack upgrade: 25-user pack upgrade: | US$ 59 per user US$ 249 US$ 369
Upgrades from previous Developer Licenses: |
Cross platform Developer license to Cross platform Developer license: | US$ 369
Upgrades from previous Server/web Licenses: |
ServerWeb license for Mac + Windows upgrade: | US$ 249

## 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 File Plug-in has a protection scheme. After you pay Troi will tell you how to indicate to Troi File 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 File Plug-in in the separate file: Release_notes.htm. Thanks for supporting our software!