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[ANN] 15.2pr2
by Christian Schmitz 07 Apr '25

07 Apr '25

Hi, * Fixed a bug in Process.GetCurrentDirectory function. * Improved functions like Container.ReadFile to return empty result if file size is zero. * Updated to Xcode 16.3 with the newer clang and stdc++ library. * Enabled MBS Auto complete for more specify file dialogs, so we can auto complete variable for file paths. * Updated LibXL to version 4.6. * Added XL.Sheet.AddTable to add a table to a sheet. * Added XL.Sheet.SetBorder to set border fo sheet. * Improved ListDialog.SetOtherButtonEvaluate and ListDialog.SetOtherButtonLabel to allow three other buttons. * Added ListDialog.SetCancelButtonValue, ListDialog.SetOtherButtonValue and ListDialog.SetSelectButtonValue to set what value is returned by ListDialog.ShowDialog function. * Added ListDialog.GetCancelButtonValue, ListDialog.GetOtherButtonValue and ListDialog.GetSelectButtonValue functions. * Fixed a bug in DuckDB client for SQL functions. Greetings Christian — See you at the EngageU conference 9th to 11th November 2025 in Antwerpen, Belgium https://engageu.eu/

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[ANN] 15.2pr1
by Christian Schmitz 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

Hi, Let's start a new round for MBS Plugin development: * Added AbortProc and an event processing loop to DynaPDF printing to help with updating a progress dialog. * Added DynaPDF.ReadImageFormatFile and DynaPDF.ReadImageResolutionFile function to inspect images files on disk. * Added DynaPDF.RenderJob function. * Added ExtensionFilter parameter to Files.ListRecursive function. * Added flag 128 for matching substring with the ExtensionFilter parameter for the Files.List, Files.ListAsJSON and Files.ListRecursive functions. * Added MapView.GetWindow function. * Added more Python functions to query time and library information. * Added ScriptWorkspace.IsFocusOnScriptList and ScriptWorkspace.SetFocusToScriptList functions. * Changed tooltips for fields to use FieldType() instead of SQL for better performance. * Fixed an issue with Audit.BuildCaches function missing the FieldName. * Fixed SQL.ConvertDateTimeFromSQL to return empty result if the date value is not valid. * Fixed SSH2 library for Windows to use OpenSSL instead of Windows API again. Broken in last release. * Implemented a maximum for sockets. Now limited to 1000 concurrent sockets to avoid crashing FileMaker when running out of file handles. * Implemented text selector for ScriptWorkspace.StyledScriptText function. * Improved Archive.Compress to compress folder itself if file list is empty. * Improved exceptions handling for GraphicsMagick functions. * Improved OCR error messages about missing functions to show the function name. you may see such an error if you have an older tesseract or leptonica library, which doesn't contain the functions we look for. * Improved PDFKit.SelectPrinter to return an error when we fail to create the dialog. * Improved performance of DynaPDF generating previews for container values for large files. * Improved showing IDs for Database Design dialog to not rebuild cache for new fields. * Improved the If/Loop highlighting to also highlight Enter Find Mode and Perform Find. * Updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.98.281. * Updated expat library to version 2.7.1. * Updated libarchive to version 3.7.9. * Updated Saxon library to 12.5.1 pre-release. Download at https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/files/Prerelease/ or ask for being added to the DropBox shared folder. New functions here: https://www.mbsplugins.eu/newinversion152.shtml Please also go to the FM Soup forum and setup "Watching First Post" for the MBS category, so you get an email when I start my pre-release topic. Then once you see that, please put the topic on watching, so you get an email for every new posting from me. https://the.fmsoup.org/c/plugins/mbs-plugins/58 Greetings Christian — See you at the EngageU conference 9th to 11th November 2025 in Antwerpen, Belgium https://engageu.eu/

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[ANN] Neues MBS Plugin 15.1 für Claris FileMaker - Über 7600 Funktionen in einem Plugin
by Christian Schmitz 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

11. März 2025 - Monkeybread Software veröffentlicht heute das MBS Plugin für Claris FileMaker in Version 15.1, mit inzwischen über 7600 Funktionen eines der größten FileMaker Plugins überhaupt. Hier einige der Neuerungen: Wir verbessern unsere Saxon-Integration und -Lizenzierung. Wir haben zwei neue Beispiele, die zeigen, was mit XSLT möglich ist. Ein Beispiel verwendet eine XLST Transformation, um ZUGFeRD, X-Rechnung oder Factur-X Rechnungen zu validieren. Das zweite Beispiel verwendet XSLT, um elektronische Rechnungen im UBL-, ZUGFeRD-, Factur-X- oder X-Rechnung-Format zu visualisieren. Die Funktion Barcode.GenerateJSON kann optional die Zeichenbefehle als JSON ausgeben. Unser Beispielprojekt zeigt, wie man damit QR-Codes mit runden Punkten zeichnen kann. Unter Windows können Sie mit der Funktion Files.ShowPropertyDialog programmatisch den Eigenschaftsdialog für eine Datei im Explorer anzeigen. Die Funktion Files.ShareFile kann die Windows-Freigabemaske öffnen, um eine Datei mit Kontakten zu teilen. Wenn Sie den Zugriff auf das MBS Plugin schützen möchten, können Sie Plugin.LimitToFile verwenden, um das Plugin auf einige wenige Dateien zu beschränken. Beim Thema Verschlüsselung können Sie nun die verfügbaren Kurven für die ECKey-Funktion auflisten und ES256 signieren und verifizieren. Für macOS und iOS können Sie die Änderungshistorie für die Kontaktdatenbank abfragen. Diese informiert Sie über Änderungen, die seit der letzten Abfrage stattgefunden haben und liefert die Liste der neuen, aktualisierten und gelöschten Kontakte. Wenn Sie mehrere Python-Installationen haben, können Sie die Funktion Python.AddSysPath verwenden, um auf das Verzeichnis zu verweisen, in dem die Bibliotheken zu finden sind. Beim Versenden von E-Mails kann die 8-Bit-Kodierung anstelle von Quoted Printable verwendet werden. Die Funktionen JSON.Import und XML.Import können besser mit Daten und Zahlen umgehen. Bei XL-Funktionen können Sie Spalten in Excel mit Buchstaben statt nur mit Zahlen ansprechen (z. B. C statt 2 für die 3. Spalte). Die Funktion XML.ApplyStylesheet hat die EXSLT-Erweiterungen erhalten. Die MQTT-Funktion in CURL-Funktionen kann die Verbindung aufrechterhalten. Wir haben ein Option für die Voreinstellungen hinzugefügt, mit der Sie festlegen können, ob bei benutzerdefinierten Funktionen die Parameter automatisch vervollständigt werden, wenn Sie eine Funktion auswählen. Wir erkennen Links in Formeln und machen sie anklickbar. Für farbenblinde Benutzer können wir die Fehleranzeige im Debugger von rot auf blau umstellen. Für eigene Kontextmenüeinträge mit SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand-Funktionen können Sie eine Berechnung hinzufügen, um zu bestimmen, ob ein Menübefehl angezeigt wird. Schließlich haben wir die CURL-Bibliothek auf Version 8.12.1, DynaPDF auf 4.0.98.278, jsoncons auf 1.3.0, lcms auf 2.17, OpenSSL auf 3.3.3, png auf 1.6.47 und SQLite auf Version 3.49.1 aktualisiert. Alle Änderungen in den Release Notes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes151.shtml Mehr Details zu den Änderungen finden Sie in den Release Notes. Nehmen Sie sich ruhig einmal die Zeit das Plugin näher anzuschauen. Probieren Sie die über 600 Beispieldatenbanken und überlegen Sie einmal, wo Sie welche Funktion in ihren Lösungen einbauen können. Systemvorraussetzungen: * macOS 10.13 oder neuer * Windows 10 und neuer, Windows 7 und 8 auf Anfrage * FileMaker Pro 7 bis 21.1 * FileMaker iOS SDK * FileMaker Server für Linux, Windows oder macOS Lizenzen gibt es ab 119 Euro (zuzüglich MWSt) direkt auf unserer Webseite. Sie können die Plugins gerne ohne Lizenz einmal testen oder eine Trial Lizenz anfordern. Bei Fragen können Sie sich gerne auf Deutsch oder Englisch an uns wenden, per Email oder Telefon. Gerne können Sie auch auf einem FileMaker Stammtisch oder auf einer der nächsten FileMaker Konferenzen mehr erfahren. Mehr Informationen auf unserer Webseite: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/ Dokumentation: https://mbsplugins.eu/ Release Notes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes.shtml Mit freundlichen Grüßen Christian Schmitz Monkeybread Software

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[ANN] MBS Plugin 15.1 for Claris FileMaker - More than 7600 functions in one plugin
by Christian Schmitz 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Nickenich, Germany - (March 11th, 2025) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS Plugin 15.1 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 15.1 has been updated and now includes over 7600 different functions, and the versatile plugin has gained more new functions: We improve our Saxon integration and licensing. We have two new examples to show what is possible with XSLT. One example uses an XML transformation to validate ZUGFeRD, Factur-X or X-Rechnung invoice. The second example uses XSLT to visualize electronic invoices in UBL, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X or X-Rechnung format. The Barcode.GenerateJSON function can optionally outputs drawing commands as JSON. Our example project shows how to use this to draw QR-Codes with round dots. For Windows you can programmatically show the properties dialog for a file in explorer with Files.ShowPropertyDialog function. The Files.ShareFile function can open the Windows share sheet to share a file with contacts. If you like to protect access to MBS Plugin, you can use Plugin.LimitToFile to limit the plugin only to a few files. For encryption you can now list the available curves for ECKey function and do ES256 sign and verify. For macOS and iOS you can query the change history for contacts database. This informs you about changes, that happened since the last time you asked and provides the list of new, updated and deleted contacts. If you have multiple Python installations, you can use Python.AddSysPath function to point to the directory where to find libraries. Sending emails can use 8bit instead of quoted printable encoding. The JSON.Import and XML.Import functions can handle dates and numbers better. For XL functions you can address columns in Excel with letters instead of just numbers (e.g. C instead of 2 for 3rd column). The XML.ApplyStylesheet function got the EXSLT extensions. The MQTT feature in CURL functions can keep up the connection. We added a checkbox for preferences to toggle whether custom functions get parameters autocompleted when you pick a function. We detect links in calculations and make them clickable. For color blind users we can change the error display in the debugger from red to blue. For your own context menu entries with SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand functions, you can add a calculation to determinate whether a menu command shows. Finally we updated CURL library to version 8.12.1, DynaPDF to 4.0.98.278, jsoncons to 1.3.0, lcms to 2.17, OpenSSL to 3.3.3, png to 1.6.47 and SQLite to version 3.49.1. See release notes for a complete list of changes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes151.shtml 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 10.13 or later * Windows 10 and newer, Windows 7 and 8 on request. * FileMaker Pro 7 to 21.1 * FileMaker iOS SDK * FileMaker Server for Linux, Windows or macOS 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.shtml 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 2000-2025 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

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[ANN] 15.1pr7
by Christian Schmitz 06 Mar '25

06 Mar '25

Hi, * Fixed Phidgets functions to not leak some JSON objects when using script triggers. * Improved CNContactStore.SetChangeScript to deliver when no script is running and not too often. * Added CNContactStore.ChangeHistory function to better track changes in contacts database. * Added CNContactStore.GetTransactionAuthor and CNContactStore.SetTransactionAuthor functions. * Updated jsoncons library to version 1.3.0. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 15.1pr5
by Christian Schmitz 24 Feb '25

24 Feb '25

Hi, * Fixed a problem with a mutex deadlock OCR functions cleaning up on server scripts. * Fixed a problem with XML.GetPathValue function crashing with name spaces, broken in 15.0. * Fixed a problem with our Audit Cache not finding a table because the query was case sensitive. * Removed old tesseract 3 from the Linux plugin as it conflicted with tesseract 5 and we could not have both together. * Updated SQLite to version 3.49.1. * Added timeout parameter to ImageCapture.RequestScan function. * Added SendMail.GetUse8BitMime and SendMail.SetUse8BitMime functions. * Added SendMail.GetUseSSL and SendMail.SetUseSSL functions. * Improved auto complete for custom functions to show parameters when you type on end of line. * Added preferences option to toggle whether auto complete for custom functions shows parameters. * Added SyntaxColoring.AutoCompleteCustomFunctionsParameters.GetEnabled and SyntaxColoring.AutoCompleteCustomFunctionsParameters.SetEnabled functions. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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Sunsetting tesseract 3
by Christian Schmitz 18 Feb '25

18 Feb '25

Hello, We plan to remove the old Tesseract 3 used in the OCR functions. Anyone here using OCR functions without loading Tesseract 4 or 5.x with OCR.Load function? Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 15.1pr4
by Christian Schmitz 17 Feb '25

17 Feb '25

Hi, * Added Saxon example to visualize electronic invoices in UBL, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X or X-Rechnung format. * Added Saxon example to validate the ZUGFeRD, Factur-X or X-Rechnung invoice. * Updated CURL library to version 8.12.1. * Implemented keep alive for MQTT feature in CURL functions. Use CURL.SetOptionUpkeepIntervalMS function to enable. * Added check for menu sorting to not do it when a dialog shows. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 15.1pr3
by Christian Schmitz 12 Feb '25

12 Feb '25

Hi, * Updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.97.276. * Applied fix for CURL 8.12 to avoid server timeout after STARTTLS for SMTP. * Updated SQLite to version 3.49.0. * Added an OutputJSON option to the JSON for Barcode.GenerateJSON function to output drawing commands as JSON. * Improved SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand to better detect layout vs. browse mode. * Added SyntaxColoring.TurnErrorsBlue.SetEnabled and SyntaxColoring.TurnErrorsBlue.GetEnabled functions to help colorblind people to read errors in debugger. * Updated lcms library to version 2.17. * Added Files.ShowPropertyDialog function for Windows to show a property dialog of a file. * Fixed memory issue for SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand causing crashes. * Added Files.ShareFile function. * Fixed search field in script workspace to scroll horizontally as you type. * Added Text.SplitByLength function. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 15.1pr2
by Christian Schmitz 06 Feb '25

06 Feb '25

Hi, * Added ECKey.BuiltInCurvesJSON function. * Added ECKey.CurveNameToID function. * Added ECKey.ES256Sign and ECKey.ES256Verify. * Tuned auto complete in custom functions to be less aggressive. * Added DynaPDF.CustomerID function. * Added AvailabilityExpression parameter to SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand function. * Improved List.RegExMatch and QuickList.RegExMatch to take options in text form in addition to integers. * Improved Text.ReadTextFile to read things from /proc/ folder on Linux. * Updated CURL library to version 8.12.0. * Added workaround for a bug in Plugin SDK for returning text in UTF-16 back to FileMaker. * Warning: CURL 8.12 has a bug with STARTTLS for SMTP causing a server timeout. We implemented a workaround until an official fix is available. * Added SyntaxColoring.SortMenuEntries.GetEnabled and SyntaxColoring.SortMenuEntries.SetEnabled functions. * Improved SyntaxColoring.AddContextMenuCommand to add entries to the menu, if you have a spelling suggestion. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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