# Troi File Plug-in™ 18.0 Troi File Plug-in is copyright 1998-2026 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (July 16, 2026). 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 19 through FileMaker Pro 26. 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 folders. ### Who wrote it? Troi File Plug-in was designed and implemented by Troi Automatisering in The Netherlands. 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 Here you will also find late breaking information, company information, FileMaker tips and more. ## System requirements ### System requirements macOS macOS 12 (Monterey) macOS 13 (Ventura) macOS 14 (Sonoma) macOS 15 (Sequoia) macOS 26 (Tahoe) ### System requirements Windows Windows 10 including these updates: October 2020 Update May 2021 Update November 2021 Update 2022 Update Windows 11 including these updates: 22H2 (September 20, 2022 Update) 23H2 (October 31, 2023 Update) 24H2 (October 1, 2024 Update) 25H2 (September 30, 2025 Update) NOTE Troi File Plug-in 18 will probably run on Windows 10 versions before the October 2020 Update (20H2), but we have not tested this and no longer provide support for this. ### FileMaker requirements FileMaker Pro 19 FileMaker Pro 20 (FileMaker Pro 2023) FileMaker Pro 21 (FileMaker Pro 2024) FileMaker Pro 22 (FileMaker Pro 2025) FileMaker Pro 26 (FileMaker Pro 2026) ### FileMaker Server requirements FileMaker Server 19 FileMaker Server 20 (FileMaker Server 2023) FileMaker Server 21 (FileMaker Server 2024) FileMaker Server 22 (FileMaker Server 2025) FileMaker Server 26 (FileMaker Server 2026) 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 18 requires a new version of the registration. If you purchase a license today you'll receive a registration for v18.

## What are the costs? Troi File Plug-in 18 has the following pricing:
New licenses: |
Single user license: 10-user pack: 25-user pack: | US$ 119 per user US$ 519 US$ 849
Developer license: 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 macOS + Windows: | US$ 849
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 macOS + Windows: | US$ 519
### Upgrades from previous versions If you have a current subscription the upgrade is free. If you bought a license on or after July 8, 2025 the upgrade is also free. Eligible users have been sent a new registration string. Contact us if you have not received yours. If you bought a license before July 8, 2025, you will need to buy an upgrade to use the 18.0 version.
Upgrades from previous versions: |
Single license upgrade: 10-user pack upgrade: 25-user pack upgrade: | US$ 79 per user US$ 299 US$ 449
Upgrade from previous Developer License: |
Developer license for macOS + Windows upgrade: | US$ 449
Upgrade from previous Server/web License: |
ServerWeb license for macOS + Windows upgrade: | US$ 299

## 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!