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[ANN] 14.2pr3
by Christian Schmitz 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

Hi, * Updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.87.250. * Added IsSwipeNavigationEnabled and HiddenPdfToolbarItems as options to WebView.SetPreferences and WebView.GetPreferences for Windows. * Updated SQLAPI to version 5.3.1. * Updated SQLite to version 3.45.3. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 14.2pr2
by Christian Schmitz 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Hi, * Fixed a problem with DynaPDF.ExtractText introduced in 14.x. * Fixed a problem with ListDialog freezing on Windows if you use alt-tab to switch to other apps and you switch back to the FileMaker window instead of the dialog itself. * Improved XL.Book.GetPictureType to report future types as number. * Improved XL.Book.GetPicture to return future pictures types as FILE containers. * Added SVG for XL.Book.GetPictureType and XL.Book.GetPicture. * Added work around for XL.Book.GetPicture to return image data, even if LibXL returns an error, but does provide data. * Improved PDFKit.SelectPrinter function. * Added widget to field picker to jump to last selected table occurence. * Updated LibXL to version 4.3.0. * Added keepAllSheets parameter for XL.LoadBookPartially function. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 14.2pr1
by Christian Schmitz 02 Apr '24

02 Apr '24

Hi, Let's start a new round for MBS Plugin development: * Added QuickList.HasValues and Dictionary.HasKeys functions. * Added parameter for Hash.DigestFile to update progress dialog. * Updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.86.249. * Improved Matrix.HTML and JSON.ToHTML to use CSS for right alignment. * Improved EmailParser.HTMLToPlainText to handle title tag. * Improved auto complete to not suggest completions while inside a variable or function name to avoid in-word completions. * Updated to Xcode 15.3. * Added AnimationTime parameter for Overlay.Move function. * Implemented PDFKit.Print and related functions for iOS. * Added PDFKit.SelectPrinter function. * Added JSON.Merge function. * Fixed QLPreviewPanel.Show to make sure that a change in focus doesn't clear the content. * Added CertificateName parameter to DynaPDF.SaveAndSignFileWinCryptDialog function to skip dialog and pick certificate by name. * Added MongoDB.GetAppName, MongoDB.SetAppName and MongoDB.GetCredentials functions. * Added MongoDB.ClientCommand, MongoDB.ClientCommandQuery and MongoDB.ClientCommandWithServerId functions. * Improved localization of format button. * Added tooltip for Script IDs. * Improved script IDs to better find script Ids if script name are not unique. * Added Windows support for SystemInfo.CPULoad function. * Fixed the ListDialog functions to allow the red close widget to be used on the dialog to close it. * Added ListDialog.GetShowCloseBox and ListDialog.SetShowCloseBox functions. * Fixed an issue in auto complete where our underscore variable completion would prevent you from typing field names with underscores. * Added flag 16 for Matrix.JSONRecords to include field names as first row if outputting arrays. * Improved WordFile.ReplaceTag and WordFile.Substitute functions to remove control characters from replacement text to avoid creating broken word files. * Added Container.RemovePreview function to remove preview from container. * Updated CURL to version 8.7.1. * Added new XL functions to create conditional formatting including XL.Book.AddConditionalFormat and XL.Sheet.AddConditionalFormatting. * Improved Dialog.SetMode function for Note and Stop mode to use the given icon instead of the application icon. * Includes our CURL improvements for international domains on macOS/iOS. * Improved handling of font and format reference numbers in XL functions to cache the objects and reuse the indexes. * Improved localization for script IDs. Download at https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/files/Prerelease/ or ask for being added to the DropBox shared folder. 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 Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] MBS Plugin 14.1 for Claris FileMaker - More than 7300 Functions In One Plugin
by Christian Schmitz 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

Nickenich, Germany - (March 12th, 2024) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS Plugin 14.1 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 14.1 has been updated and now includes over 7300 different functions, and the versatile plugin has gained more new functions: Our new Overlay functions allow you to show a custom window on macOS and windows. The content of the window can be defined with a picture, include transparency and has no OS widgets or border. You can let the user move it around with the mouse or handle mouse events like a click or the mouse entering/leaving the window. Use our overlays to show navigation widgets, splash screens, additional information, progress indicators or guiding lines. For DynaPDF we have the DynaPDF.CreateGoToEAction function to create an action to open an embedded PDF document from a button on a PDF page. When you use our parser to read text on a page, you can check the current found text with DynaPDF.Parser.SelectionText function. Use DynaPDF.GetActionsAsJSON to query all actions in a PDF as JSON block. For JSON we improved JSON.Replace to directly take replacement values. For passing values, you can use JSON.AddValueToArray and JSON.AddValueToObject functions. If you create a difference between two JSON blocks with JSON.JSONPatch.FromDiff function, you can now copy primary keys. When you format a calculation in a FileMaker using our ƒ button in the calculation dialog, you can hold down the option key for a compact representation. Use the SyntaxColoring.FormatCalculation to invoke our format code for your own calculations stored in fields. You may enjoy various enhancements to the formatting code. When you use the contextual menus to copy an entry in a list of fields, our contextual menu now offers you to copy the full field specification. For iOS we got the AVRecorder.SetVideoOrientation function to define the orientation of the camera preview. And when using WebView.SetPrintParameter to control printing, you can specify the page orientation. We improved the handling of styled text in the clipboard for Windows, the SendMail functions can now send attachment only emails without text, the Events functions got new functions to ask for permissions and Window.List can now list function names and filter to visible or database windows. The GMImage.Statistics function can calculate mean and standard derivation of color information in a picture. We added RemoteControl functions to check if modifier keys are pressed and we marked the path functions free to use. Finally we updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.84.246, dyncall to 1.4, SQLite to 3.45.1 and the plugin SDK to the latest version. See release notes for a complete list of changes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes141.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 8 and newer, Windows 7 on request. * FileMaker Pro 7 to 20.3 * 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 2000-2024 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] Neues MBS Plugin 14.1 für Claris FileMaker - Über 7300 Funktionen in einem Plugin
by Christian Schmitz 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

12. März 2024 - Monkeybread Software veröffentlicht heute das MBS Plugin für Claris FileMaker in Version 14.1, mit inzwischen über 7300 Funktionen eines der größten FileMaker Plugins überhaupt. Hier einige der Neuerungen: Unsere neuen Overlay-Funktionen ermöglichen es Ihnen, ein benutzerdefiniertes Fenster auf macOS und Windows anzuzeigen. Der Inhalt des Fensters kann mit einem Bild definiert werden, dieses kann Transparenz enthalten und hat weder OS Widgets noch einen Rahmen. Sie können den Benutzer das Fenster mit der Maus bewegen lassen oder Mausereignisse wie einen Klick oder das Betreten/Verlassen des Fensters durch die Maus nutzen. Verwenden Sie unsere Overlays, um Navigationswidgets, Splash-Screens, zusätzliche Informationen, Fortschrittsanzeigen oder Führungslinien anzuzeigen. Für DynaPDF gibt es die Funktion DynaPDF.CreateGoToEAction, um eine Aktion zum Öffnen eines eingebetteten PDF-Dokuments über eine Schaltfläche auf einer PDF-Seite zu erzeugen. Wenn Sie unseren Parser verwenden, um Text auf einer Seite zu lesen, können Sie den aktuell gefundenen Text mit der DynaPDF.Parser.SelectionText Funktion analysieren. Mit DynaPDF.GetActionsAsJSON können Sie alle Aktionen in einem PDF als JSON-Block abfragen. Für JSON haben wir JSON.Replace verbessert, um Ersatzwerte direkt zu übernehmen. Für die Übergabe von Werten können Sie die Funktionen JSON.AddValueToArray und JSON.AddValueToObject verwenden. Wenn Sie einen Unterschied zwischen zwei JSON Blöcken mit der Funktion JSON.JSONPatch.FromDiff erzeugen, können Sie jetzt Primärschlüssel kopieren. Wenn Sie eine Formel in einem FileMaker mit unserem ƒ-Schalter im Formeldialog formatieren, können Sie die Optionstaste gedrückt halten, um eine kompakte Darstellung zu erhalten. Verwenden Sie SyntaxColoring.FormatCalculation, um unseren Formatierungscode für Ihre eigenen in Feldern gespeicherten Formeln aufzurufen. Sie können verschiedene Erweiterungen des Formatierungscodes nutzen. Wenn Sie die Kontextmenüs zum Kopieren eines Eintrags in einer Liste von Feldern verwenden, bietet Ihnen unser Kontextmenü jetzt die Möglichkeit, die vollständige Feldspezifikation zu kopieren. Für iOS gibt es die Funktion AVRecorder.SetVideoOrientation, um die Ausrichtung der Kameravorschau zu definieren. Und wenn Sie WebView.SetPrintParameter verwenden, um den Druck zu steuern, können Sie die Seitenausrichtung angeben. Wir haben die Handhabung von gestyltem Text in der Zwischenablage für Windows verbessert, die SendMail-Funktionen können jetzt nur Anhänge ohne Text versenden, die Events-Funktionen haben neue Funktionen zum Abfragen von Berechtigungen erhalten und Window.List kann jetzt Funktionsnamen auflisten und nach sichtbaren oder Datenbankfenstern filtern. Die Funktion GMImage.Statistics kann den Mittelwert und die Standardableitung der Farbinformationen in einem Bild berechnen. Wir haben RemoteControl-Funktionen hinzugefügt, um zu prüfen, ob Modifikatortasten gedrückt sind, und wir haben die Pfadfunktionen als frei verwendbar markiert. Schließlich haben wir DynaPDF auf Version 4.0.84.246, dyncall auf 1.4, SQLite auf 3.45.1 und das Plugin SDK auf die neueste Version aktualisiert. Alle Änderungen in den Release Notes: https://monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/releasenotes141.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 8 und neuer, Windows 7 auf Anfrage * FileMaker Pro 7 bis 20.3 * FileMaker iOS SDK * FileMaker Server für Linux, Windows oder macOS * Claris Pro * Claris Server 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] 14.1fc
by Christian Schmitz 11 Mar '24

11 Mar '24

Hello, The final candidate is online for the release tomorrow. https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/files/?C=M;O=D We build a Windows 7 / Server 2012 version as well as the regular one for Windows 8+. And we rebuild the final plugins without the beta debug code. Today we check a few more things and if we don't find a big problem which needs urgent fixes, this is the 14.1 version. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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Ten FileMaker Conferences
by Christian Schmitz 09 Mar '24

09 Mar '24

Hello, This year looks great for all FileMaker developers as we get plenty of places to get together. Make connections, learn what's new and best practice, and chat about your beloved development tool. The conferences are your chance to leave your working desc and travel around the world to visit the various places the conferences happen. Meet new people each time as well as old friends. Especially if you speak English, you have seven choices. Although not yet announced, we got notice that there will be another EngageU conference towards the end of the year.FileMaker conferences in 2024: Claris Engage USA, English, 6th to 8th February 2024, Austin, Texas, claris.com CodeWave, Spanish, 22nd to 23rd March 2024, Valencia, Spain, codewave.es Build Grow Learn, English, 15th to 17th April 2024, Greenville, USA, buildgrowlearn.com dotfmp.berlin, English, 6th to 8th June 2024, Berlin, Germany, dotfmp.berlin CQDF, French, 18th to 19th June 2024, Montreal, Canada, cqdf.ca Reconnect.fm, English, 5th to 6th September 2024, Brisbane, Australia, reconnect.fm FileMaker Konferenz, German, 1st to 4th October 2024, Malbun, Liechtenstein, filemaker-konferenz.com Rome FileMaker Week, English/Italian, 8th to 12th October 2024, Roma, Italia, romefilemakerweek.com Pause on Error, English, 8th to 11th October 2024, Clayton, USA, pauseonerror.com EngageU, English, November? 2024, Malmö, Sweden, engageu.eu <http://engageu.eu/> Year round we keep a list of all conferences and in-person events on our website. https://www.monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/events/ I hope to meet you all at the conference. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 14.1pr6
by Christian Schmitz 07 Mar '24

07 Mar '24

Hi, * Added AVRecorder.GetVideoOrientation and AVRecorder.SetVideoOrientation function. * Improved copying table contextual menu command to copy checkboxes as 0 or 1. * Changed Text.TextToRTF function to use RTF parser from macOS/iOS and Windows for these platforms. * Added "Copy Full Field Specification" menu command for field specify dialog in FileMaker. * Changed Audit.Changed to ignore empty field names. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 14.1pr5
by Christian Schmitz 01 Mar '24

01 Mar '24

Hi, * Changed PageSetupDialog.GetLastSettings, PrintDialog.GetLastSettings and PDFKit.GetPrintLastSettings to log all text for trace log. * Disabled syntax coloring explicitly for preferences and file option dialogs. * Fixed an edge case with JSON.Replace where it didn't catch all spots. * Improved SendMail functions to allow the creation of attachment only emails. * Improved font mapping for DynaPDF.WriteStyledText to better handle bold fonts. * Updated DynaPDF to version 4.0.84.246. * Added DynaPDF.Parser.SelectionText function. * Updated to newer plugin SDK. * Added timeout for CLGeocoder.GeocodeAddressString and CLGeocoder.ReverseGeocodeLocation functions. * Fixed Window.FindByName to return first matching window in case of a prefix match, not last. * Fixed Window.FindByName for Windows to not find other applications windows. * Fixed a bug in our syntax check button when using fancy quotes. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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[ANN] 14.1pr4
by Christian Schmitz 26 Feb '24

26 Feb '24

Hi, * Improved Clipboard.GetRTFText, Clipboard.GetHTMLText, Clipboard.GetStyledText and Clipboard_GetText for Windows to strip out an ending NULL character if the other application added it to the clipboard text. * Fixed a crash in ListDialog.Sort when there is no list to sort. * Marked path functions to be free to use. * Added check to LibXL.Initialize to return error if you use the license key for a different platform. * Added JSON.AddValueToArray and JSON.AddValueToObject functions. * Added fallback to Clipboard.GetText for Windows to read ANSI text if unicode text is not available. * Added Clipboard.Clear function. * Added possibility to hold option key for format button to get a calculation made compact for faster evaluation. * Added parameter for SyntaxColoring.FormatCalculation to get compact output. * Improved our RTF parser for Text.TextToRTF and Clipboard.GetStyledText function. * Added Flags parameter to Window.List to return names instead of IDs and filter for database windows only and/or visible windows. * Added RemoteControl.IsAltKeyDown, RemoteControl.IsCapsLockKeyDown, RemoteControl.IsCommandKeyDown, RemoteControl.IsControlKeyDown, RemoteControl.IsFunctionKeyDown, and RemoteControl.IsShiftKeyDown functions to check if a modifier key is down. Best regards, Christian -- Read our blog about news on our plugins: http://www.mbsplugins.de/

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