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Warning: Barcode.Generate broken for Linux in v16.2
by support＠monkeybreadsoftware.de 18 May '26

18 May '26

Hello everyone, Sadly we discovered after shipping that the barcode code linked to the wrong library, so the Barcode.Generate* functions don't output pictures on Linux deployments. In the last days we got two bug reports about this and I was happy to find the issue with the linking on linux linked in the barcode library twice and mixed up the functions. This is fixed now with newer builds. If you are affected by this, you can of course go back to version 16.1 or get a newer 16.2 build here: https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/builds/ And of course this will be fixed for the next pre-release. Sorry of the inconvenience. Greetings Christian — See you at the [Full Access] 2026 August 6th – 10th 2026 in Los Altos, California https://fullaccess.us

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[ANN] MBS Plugin 16.2 for Claris FileMaker - More than 7800 functions in one plugin
by support＠monkeybreadsoftware.de 05 May '26

05 May '26

Nickenich, Germany - (May 5th, 2026) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS Plugin 16.2 for Claris FileMaker for macOS, iOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that is easily the most powerful plugin currently available for Claris FileMaker produce line. As the leading database management solution for Windows, macOS, iOS and the web, the Claris FileMaker Pro Integrated Development Environment supports a plugin architecture that can easily extend the feature set of the application. MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.2 has been updated and now includes over 7800 different functions, and the versatile plugin has gained more new functions: The DynaPDF Starter license now includes encryption, form fields and digital signatures. Previously these features were part of the Lite license. You may still need the Lite license level to read existing PDF files. Use DynaPDF parser to inspect the content of a PDF page. The DynaPDF.Parser.Content function provides all drawing commands on a PDF as a big JSON block. You may use DynaPDF.Parser.Delete function to mark specific commands for deletion. When using tables in PDF documents, you can use DynaPDF.Table.SetColOrRowSpan function to merge cells. We enhanced the script search over all scripts. The new search can find scripts by ID or group path, allow fuzzy and case-senstive search as well as regular expressions. You can customize search with a custom search.html in the extensions folder. Create a window with a WebViewer using our WebView.CreateWindow function. This window and its WebViewer operate independent from FileMaker. Use FileMaker.PerformScript function in JavaScript to trigger scripts or use FileMaker.Evaluate to evaluate a FileMaker expression within JavaScript. This provides a never seen before integration of JavaScript inside FileMaker. We upgraded WebViewers created with Overlay.AddWebViewer, WebView.Create and WebView.CreateWithControl to do provide the same integration. When using the Foundation Models on macOS, you can query the context size for the model. Use the tokenCount function to query the tokens need for a given text. We enhanced our Matrix functions. Use Matrix.MBS to call a MBS function dynamically and pass parameters using a matrix. Swap columns or rows with Matrix.SwapColumns and Matrix.SwapRows functions within a matrix. And Matrix.SearchAndReplace can search and replace text in a matrix. Use JSON.FromToon to convert TOON formatted data to JSON. Query the parameters used in an failed SQL query with FM.ExecuteSQL.LastParameters function. Transform images with GMImage.AffineTransform function. Use Llama.LoadBackend function to load specific backends for Llama to run LLM models. And CURL.AddOptionHTTPHeader helps to add headers step by step for a CURL request. Finally we updated DynaPDF to version 5.0.1.9, jsoncons to 1.6.0, libarchive to 3.8.7, libexpat to 2.7.5, mongo-c-driver to 2.2.4, openssl to 3.5.6, phidgets, SQLAPI to 5.4.2, Xcode to 26.4 and zxing to version 3.0.2. See release notes for a complete list of changes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes162 New functions in documentation: https://mbsplugins.eu/newinversion162 More details in the release notes. Please take the time to check our 600 example databases and check where you can use our plugin features in your solutions. System Requirements: * macOS 10.15 or later * Windows 10 and newer * FileMaker Pro 7 to 22.0 * FileMaker iOS SDK with iOS 15.0 or later * FileMaker Server for Linux, Windows or macOS * FileMaker Tools since FileMaker 22.0 Pricing and Availability: MBS FileMaker Plugin is available directly from the MonkeyBread Software website with licenses starting at just $149 USD. You can just download and try the plugin without a license or request a trail license. Not all functions are available in all platforms, please check specifications. Please join us on the next conferences and visit our booth. Monkeybread Software Website https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/ Documentation: https://mbsplugins.eu/ Release notes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes Located in beautiful Nickenich, Germany, MonkeyBread Software is a privately held company founded in 2000 by Christian Schmitz. MonkeyBread Software focuses on the Macintosh, Linux and Windows platforms. With over twenty years as a software developer, Christian's aim is developing unique and useful utilities, complemented by first-class customer support. Copyright 2000-2026 Christian Schmitz Software GmbH. MonkeyBread Software is a registered trademark of Christian Schmitz, Nickenich. All Rights Reserved. Apple, and the Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer in the U.S. and/or other countries. FileMaker Pro and FileMaker are trademarks of Claris International, Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners. Greetings Christian Schmitz Monkeybread Software -- See you at the [Full Access] 2026 August 24th – 27th 2026 in Los Altos, California https://fullaccess.us

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[ANN] DynaPDF Starter license extended
by sending＠monkeybreadsoftware.de 04 May '26

04 May '26

Hello, We received notice from DynaForms GmbH, that their DynaPDF products got a change for the DynaPDF Starter license. With DynaPDF version 5.0.1.9, the Starter license includes Encryption, Interactive Forms, and digital signatures. These three features previously required a Lite license. When you create a PDF file from scratch with DynaPDF Starter, you can encrypt the file. We recommend the current 256 Bit AES Encryption. Older encryption standards are also available for compatibility. You may include interactive form elements on the page and pre-fill the fields with values. Use buttons and connect actions to make your form interactive. This may include submit buttons to send the form data to your server as well as JavaScript actions to perform calculations or validations. Add digital signatures to your PDF documents. This may be either a form field where the user can sign the PDF file after filling the form, or alternatively you can sign the PDF directly in your code with a digital certificate and a private key. The lite license is still required for reading existing PDF files and importing pages. Great for merging PDFs or extracting images and text. For details, please check the product feature matrix: DynaPDF Starter vs. Lite vs. Pro vs. Enterprise. DynaPDF is made available for FileMaker and Xojo by Monkeybread Software. You can also use the same licenses with C/C++, C#, Delphi, Lazarus, PHP, VB, VBA, and VB .Net. If you have a expired DynaPDF Starter license, you may need to renew it to benefit from this. Greetings Christian — See you at the [Full Access] 2026 August 6th – 10th 2026 in Los Altos, California https://fullaccess.us

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[ANN] 16.2pr5
by support＠monkeybreadsoftware.de 01 May '26

01 May '26

Hi, Last changes for the release next week: * Added CURL.AddOptionHTTPHeader function. * Added QLPreviewPanel.SetDismissTrigger function for macOS. * Improved trace logging to better hide passwords. * Improved threading for ImagePlayground.Present function on iOS. * Updated DynaPDF to version 5.0.1.9. * DynaPDF Starter gets more features: Encryption, Interactive Forms, and digital signatures are now already included in this version. * Added DynaPDF.Table.SetColOrRowSpan function. * Changed JSON.AddValueToObject, JSON.AddItemToObject and JSON.AddNumberToObject to replace existing items instead of adding a duplicate. Greetings Christian — See you at the [Full Access] 2026 August 6th – 10th 2026 in Los Altos, California https://fullaccess.us

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