# Floating Topics **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=1 [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Getting FMS Developer Working on AWS AMI Instance](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/getting-fms-developer-working-on-aws-ami-instance/5311)
**Author:** [@OliverBarrett](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/OliverBarrett)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 2:10pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/getting-fms-developer-working-on-aws-ami-instance/5311 "2026-03-05T14:10:27Z")
I have a developer license for FMS. Doing a test creating an AMI from the working AWS instance, I see that FMS is not happy in the AMI-created instance. Fields like Server ID are blank, and, well, the bottom line is tha… --- ## [FileMaker Server 22.0.5 and 21.1.7 Updates Available](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-22-0-5-and-21-1-7-updates-available/5285)
**Author:** [@xochi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/xochi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-server-22-0-5-and-21-1-7-updates-available/5285 "2026-02-19T14:46:24Z")
Includes some bug fixes as well as some important security updates. See Claris FileMaker Server Release Notes --- ## [OrbStack · Fast, light, simple Docker & Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/orbstack-fast-light-simple-docker-linux/5278)
**Author:** [@rivet](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/rivet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/orbstack-fast-light-simple-docker-linux/5278 "2026-02-10T16:42:16Z")
Take a look at this native macOS app. It’s a strong Docker alternative and a great way to run Linux machines for different FileMaker environments. --- ## [FM XML Reader](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-xml-reader/5230)
**Author:** [@rivet](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/rivet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:25am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-xml-reader/5230 "2026-01-30T01:25:23Z")
Proofgeist / modlog seems to have moved, so I have given it a quick go. --- ## [Installation Script for MBS Plugin for FileMaker Servers with Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-linux/5196)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/installation-script-for-mbs-plugin-for-filemaker-servers-with-linux/5196 "2026-01-19T00:00:36Z")
Over the last years we had various instructions to install MBS Plugin on a FileMaker Server. Today we have a new way: an installation script linuxinstall.sh. This script downloads the MBS Plugin and install it. We put a… --- ## [The Fuzzy search using the Levenshtein distance - Filemaker Add-ON WOI-LevSearch](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/the-fuzzy-search-using-the-levenshtein-distance-filemaker-add-on-woi-levsearch/5194)
**Author:** [@wowomac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/wowomac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 7:23am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/the-fuzzy-search-using-the-levenshtein-distance-filemaker-add-on-woi-levsearch/5194 "2026-01-02T07:23:23Z")
Dear colleages, The Levenshtein distance between two strings is the minimum number of insertion, deletion, and substitution operations required to transform the first string into the second. The distance is named after … --- ## [How to add Microsoft 365 documents to contextual menu New on a Mac](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-add-microsoft-365-documents-to-contextual-menu-new-on-a-mac/5191)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-add-microsoft-365-documents-to-contextual-menu-new-on-a-mac/5191 "2025-12-28T01:23:50Z")
First I wish Happy Christmas to all of you ! What I am looking for is a way to add to the New menu choice of the contextual menu in Finder the Microsoft 365 documents like Word, Excel etc., without using usual scripting… --- ## [Similar to Sumif](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/similar-to-sumif/5184)
**Author:** [@faldo](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/faldo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/similar-to-sumif/5184 "2025-12-22T16:16:11Z")
Im trying to make sumif type totals. I have a list of transactions each with a specifice name. Im trying to get totals of each with the same names. Not lists of them but just the name with the sum. Hope this is not t… --- ## [Why would a calculated field be FASTER than an indexed number field?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/why-would-a-calculated-field-be-faster-than-an-indexed-number-field/5177)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 4:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/why-would-a-calculated-field-be-faster-than-an-indexed-number-field/5177 "2025-12-19T16:27:33Z")
I have this one calculation that is based off another calculation. I’m trying to speed it up, so I cached the first calculation manually, but for some reason when I run it on the indexed number field it’s SLOWER than the… --- ## [Crashes and odd Menubars](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/crashes-and-odd-menubars/5158)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/crashes-and-odd-menubars/5158 "2025-12-06T23:44:50Z")
I’m having trouble with one of my clients who’s just having random crashes of Filemaker when running the script at the bottom of this post. In addition the “Tools” menu is sometimes there and sometimes not there, for th… --- ## [FMP icon watermark generator](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmp-icon-watermark-generator/5115)
**Author:** [@jwilling](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/jwilling)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 2:39am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmp-icon-watermark-generator/5115 "2025-12-02T02:39:09Z")
I just published a handy tool for generating new .icns files with watermarks for FileMaker Pro on mac! --- ## [\[Full-Access\] 2025 Unconference wwas a great success! - Now planning \[Full-Access\] 2026!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2025-unconference-wwas-a-great-success-now-planning-full-access-2026/5126)
**Author:** [@dataexperience](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/dataexperience)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2025-unconference-wwas-a-great-success-now-planning-full-access-2026/5126 "2025-11-13T19:29:23Z")
\[Full-Access\] 2025 was a resounding success! We’re thrilled to keep the momentum going and officially announce our next conference: Full Access 2026. Mark your calendars for August 24-27, 2026, as we head to the inspirin… --- ## [Managing Excel table size (rows) with MBS plugin and libXL](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/managing-excel-table-size-rows-with-mbs-plugin-and-libxl/5124)
**Author:** [@figuredisfondo](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/figuredisfondo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 7:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/managing-excel-table-size-rows-with-mbs-plugin-and-libxl/5124 "2025-11-13T07:02:58Z")
I’m writing data into a column of an Excel table using the MBS plugin (XL.Sheet.CellWriteText inside a loop). However, the table size (number of rows) doesn’t update automatically as new rows are written. Is there a way… --- ## [Fuzzy](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fuzzy/5113)
**Author:** [@wowomac](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/wowomac)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 12:39pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fuzzy/5113 "2025-11-06T12:39:25Z")
Hello colleagues, I would like to ask if any of you are familiar with an FM solution that uses fuzzy logic. I would be interested to know what tasks fuzzy logic performs in this context. Do you have any suggestions as … --- ## [Sharing files](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sharing-files/5111)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 1:17am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/sharing-files/5111 "2025-11-06T01:17:24Z")
Hello all, I have a network with these computers: macMini M4Pro running Sequoia 16.7.1- replacing a macMini 2014 Dell running Windows 11 - will replace an old Acer running Windows 10 MacBook Pro (retina15-inch Mid 20… --- ## [Thinking of attending my first Filemaker Conference?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/thinking-of-attending-my-first-filemaker-conference/5063)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/thinking-of-attending-my-first-filemaker-conference/5063 "2025-10-28T18:54:48Z")
One of my clients is interested in going to one too to learn more about Filemaker, so we’re thinking of going together. He’s most interested in big ones attended by Claris. He liked the idea of going to Claris Engage, b… --- ## [\[Full Access\] - Ryan McCann and Rick Kalman](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-ryan-mccann-and-rick-kalman/5097)
**Author:** [@taylorsharpe](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/taylorsharpe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-ryan-mccann-and-rick-kalman/5097 "2025-10-24T20:37:41Z")
Here is Ryan McCann and Rick Kalman with an open forum discussion at the \[Full Access\] conference. Great conference and had a good time, learned a few things too! FYI, there will be no Engage 2026, but Claris is work… --- ## [What's better/safer/standard? External SQL table within Filemaker or API with POST](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/whats-better-safer-standard-external-sql-table-within-filemaker-or-api-with-post/5094)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 11:27am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/whats-better-safer-standard-external-sql-table-within-filemaker-or-api-with-post/5094 "2025-10-20T11:27:58Z")
I have a Filemaker solution for a school which includes an iPad sign-in-sign-out system. It’s tied to all sorts of other student data, this all works locally in their building and is firewalled off from the rest of the w… --- ## [FileMaker Pro. The early(ish) days](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-the-early-ish-days/5075)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-the-early-ish-days/5075 "2025-10-09T19:25:46Z")
I found this while having a clear out. 10-years of FileMaker Pro evolution from 1997 version 4 to 2007 version 9. I do not miss the days between the first relational version 3 and v6 before the relationship graph was rel… --- ## [FMSoup is top of the list in search results](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmsoup-is-top-of-the-list-in-search-results/5079)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmsoup-is-top-of-the-list-in-search-results/5079 "2025-10-07T00:30:41Z")
AI answers a question with reference to The FM Soup. --- ## [Help Needed: FileMaker 19.6.3 – Vendor Access via WebDirect](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/help-needed-filemaker-19-6-3-vendor-access-via-webdirect/5062)
**Author:** [@Saeed](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Saeed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 8:10am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/help-needed-filemaker-19-6-3-vendor-access-via-webdirect/5062 "2025-09-26T08:10:28Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve created a FileMaker solution for a Radio Management System on FileMaker Server 19.6.3. The setup has three end users: two internal users with the same level of access, and one external user (a vendor) … --- ## [MS SQL Server 2022 as ESS source on Linux](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ms-sql-server-2022-as-ess-source-on-linux/5038)
**Author:** [@harvest](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/harvest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 10:45am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ms-sql-server-2022-as-ess-source-on-linux/5038 "2025-09-18T10:45:57Z")
Hi, I’ve run into an issue regarding the above mentioned setup. I want to move a production server from macOS to Ubuntu. The versions should be FileMaker Server 2024 (21.1.6) on Ubuntu Server 22.04 LTS. On the Claris w… --- ## [Is FM Server 2025 (22.0.2) ready for production use?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-fm-server-2025-22-0-2-ready-for-production-use/5037)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2025, 4:53am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/is-fm-server-2025-22-0-2-ready-for-production-use/5037 "2025-09-14T04:53:58Z")
Has anyone been using 2025 (22.0.2) server in production? Are there known issues? How stable is it? I’ve got some pesky issues in 21 and am wondering if 22 will make it all better. Related, if I upgrade and have issues,… --- ## [Import not working when running on server](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/import-not-working-when-running-on-server/5026)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2025, 1:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/import-not-working-when-running-on-server/5026 "2025-09-06T01:02:05Z")
I have the following script: Freeze Window Go to Layout \[ “Settings” (Settings) ; Animation: None \] Set Error Logging \[ On \] Set Error Capture \[ On \] Set Variable \[ $Path ; Value: Get ( DocumentsPath ) & "StudentsF… --- ## [Query String from Xojo](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/query-string-from-xojo/5025)
**Author:** [@CrawfCol](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/CrawfCol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 12:04pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/query-string-from-xojo/5025 "2025-09-04T12:04:56Z")
I am using the following after connecting to my FM database: Dim query As String = "{""query"": {""c\_Haulier"": ""=Test Company""} }" Dim findResponse As FMResponseMBS = connection.FindRecords(query) If findResponse =… --- ## [FileMaker Pro v21.1.2 and v22.0.2 Updaters](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-v21-1-2-and-v22-0-2-updaters/5004)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 8:34am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-pro-v21-1-2-and-v22-0-2-updaters/5004 "2025-08-21T08:34:29Z")
These are now both available on the Claris downloads web page: Download the latest version of Claris FileMaker Unfortunately these have not resolved our particular problems with the new installation procedures and I’ve … --- ## [MBS webviewer w/ js](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-webviewer-w-js/4999)
**Author:** [@ccbamatx](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/ccbamatx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-webviewer-w-js/4999 "2025-08-15T21:29:38Z")
With a webviewer I have named wvSOS, I am using the following: MBS("WebView.Evaluate"; "wvSOS"; "document.querySelector('table')" ) AND MBS("WebView.Evaluate"; "wvSOS"; "new DOMParser().parseFromString( document.d… --- ## [FMS Updates FMS22.0.2 and FMS21.1.6](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-updates-fms22-0-2-and-fms21-1-6/4995)
**Author:** [@FileKraft](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FileKraft)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 6:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fms-updates-fms22-0-2-and-fms21-1-6/4995 "2025-08-14T18:37:30Z")
My FMS advertised: But the Software downloads page doesn’t offer it (yet) !? --- ## [Are emoji's that weird for neurotypicals?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/are-emojis-that-weird-for-neurotypicals/4990)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/are-emojis-that-weird-for-neurotypicals/4990 "2025-08-13T22:20:10Z")
I’m super curious if neurotypical brains process emoji’s and icons much differently than my brain (dyslexia/ADHD/and more… ). There’s really nothing to “solve” here, but I’m curious how people see things and think. … --- ## [Server 21.1.5.500 issues](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/server-21-1-5-500-issues/4963)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 9:17am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/server-21-1-5-500-issues/4963 "2025-07-28T09:17:18Z")
Wondering if anyone has advice. I was sticking with a stable version of 19x or 20x for my Mac server, but one of my clients went and updated all their staff computers to the latest FMP client, which doesn't go that far … [Previous page](https://the.fmsoup.org/c/uncategorized/1.md) [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/c/uncategorized/1.md?page=2)