Adding content, such as an image, audio/video, PDF, or a file of any type, to a FileMaker Pro container field can be done very easily by dragging and dropping the file on the container. However, when you drag a file into a container field, FileMaker Pro always embeds* the data in the field. But what if you only want to store a reference to the file? In that case you can use Troi File Plug-in‘s Drag and Drop function.
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Serial communication plug-in adds new script steps and online help for FileMaker Pro 16.
One of the things you may notice when you open up the brand new FileMaker Pro 16 is that it looks naked compared to FileMaker Pro 15. The reason is of course that FileMaker Pro 16 has no bottom.
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Updated file management plug-in is compatible with FileMaker Pro 16 and adds new functionality.
A giant step
Congratulations to FileMaker, Inc. on the release today of version 16 of the platform.
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Serial plug-in for FileMaker Pro 15 updated to v4.5.1
Our serial port plug-in that gives FileMaker Pro easy and powerful access to external devices with a serial interface was updated today.
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Updated scriptable dialog plug-in for FileMaker Pro 15 improves ListDialog function
Updated file management plug-in for FileMaker Pro 15 improves UnZIP, Metadata and several other functions
With Troi File Plug-in 8.6 for FileMaker Pro you can easily add the icons of files on your disk to your FileMaker app.
To do this you use the TrFile_GetIcon function. It can create icons in sizes varying from 16×16 to 1024×1024 pixels and even with double resolution for retina screens.
You can get the icon like this: