# Latest **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [Security Alert: A Coordinated Malware Campaign Is Targeting FileMaker Developers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-a-coordinated-malware-campaign-is-targeting-filemaker-developers/5613)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-a-coordinated-malware-campaign-is-targeting-filemaker-developers/5613 "2026-08-04T21:09:54Z")
Over the past several months, a network of GitHub accounts has been publishing repositories designed specifically to attract FileMaker developers. These were not generic malware links randomly mentioning FileMaker. The … --- ## [Welcome to the fmsoup forum](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/welcome-to-the-fmsoup-forum/7)
**Author:** [@Admin](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Admin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/welcome-to-the-fmsoup-forum/7 "2019-05-28T21:33:10Z")
There are several resources for FileMaker developers and users so, why one more? Let's say that it is hard to preach to the choir when there is no forum to house the crowd. This site wants to be a home for a community t… --- ## [EngageU 2026](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/engageu-2026/5782)
**Author:** [@AndyHibbs](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/AndyHibbs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/engageu-2026/5782 "2026-09-24T14:29:54Z")
Let's put it out there, who's going to Malmö this year? It looks as if it is going to be a good one, with so many coming from the US. I suspect 'AI' may be mentioned more than once​:thinking: --- ## [20 Years of MBS Plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/20-years-of-mbs-plugin/5777)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/20-years-of-mbs-plugin/5777 "2026-09-23T05:16:23Z")
Our MBS Plugin started 20 years ago with a release 1.0 in 2006. We didn't expect this to be such a big part of our lives, but how did we get started? A bit of history Even back in 2001 when I just started to work on… --- ## [MBS Plugin 16.4 for Claris FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-4-for-claris-filemaker/5772)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:11am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-4-for-claris-filemaker/5772 "2026-09-22T08:11:53Z")
Nickenich, Germany - (September 22nd, 2026) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.4 for Claris FileMaker for macOS, iOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that i… --- ## [MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.4 development](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-4-development/5607)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:07am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-4-development/5607 "2026-09-22T08:07:12Z")
Hello, in this thread I want to post to you what's new in development of MBS Plugin, version 16.4. Download is available as usual here: monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/files/Prerelease/ If you like our plugin, book… --- ## [Working with Claris MCP - A few Issues...](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/working-with-claris-mcp-a-few-issues/5676)
**Author:** [@dealtek](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/dealtek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/working-with-claris-mcp-a-few-issues/5676 "2026-09-19T16:37:58Z")
Hi all, I have some questions about working with Claris MCP and Claude Desktop. Q1 : How do I add additional tables to an existing connection in Claris MCP? The documentation says I can add connections in Editing state… --- ## [Feedback on fmSoup](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/feedback-on-fmsoup/5767)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/feedback-on-fmsoup/5767 "2026-09-16T10:50:16Z")
Hi everyone! I’d really appreciate your thoughts and feedback on fmsoup. I’m interested in hearing different perspectives and experiences, so please feel free to fill in the following survey, share your opinions, sugges… --- ## [FMScriptBridge 0.9.25 released](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmscriptbridge-0-9-25-released/5766)
**Author:** [@FMScriptBridge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FMScriptBridge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmscriptbridge-0-9-25-released/5766 "2026-09-15T11:56:02Z")
Dear All, The 0.9.25 version of FMScriptBridge is out. Remember the curly quotes caveat from last time? That is fixed. Curly quotes in script, layout, menu set and table names now convert as written. The secret scan on… --- ## [New events at Claris Events website](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website/5073)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website/5073 "2026-09-10T16:51:55Z")
I'd like to keep a topic here to report what events get posted on Claris' event page for the world (except Japan) More events and conferences listed on the MBS events website. --- ## [New events at Claris Events website (Japan)](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website-japan/5074)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-events-at-claris-events-website-japan/5074 "2026-09-10T16:51:40Z")
I'd like to keep a topic here to report what events get posted on Claris' event page for Japan. More events and conferences listed on the MBS events website. --- ## [General-Purpose Read Method, Take Three](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/general-purpose-read-method-take-three/5722)
**Author:** [@karimhanafi](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/karimhanafi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/general-purpose-read-method-take-three/5722 "2026-09-08T14:24:41Z")
I have tried building a general-purpose read method twice before — one common method that other methods call instead of hand-rolling their own Finds/SQL, returning data in a predictable structure. I ended up retiring bot… --- ## [Convert Office Files in FileMaker using LibreOffice and Shell functions in MBS Plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/convert-office-files-in-filemaker-using-libreoffice-and-shell-functions-in-mbs-plugin/5755)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/convert-office-files-in-filemaker-using-libreoffice-and-shell-functions-in-mbs-plugin/5755 "2026-09-08T08:58:57Z")
Convert Office Files in FileMaker We have a few customers who use document databases to store Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other documents in a FileMaker database. To preview these documents in a container field, we ne… --- ## [Add SVG to PDF pages as vector graphics in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/add-svg-to-pdf-pages-as-vector-graphics-in-filemaker/5754)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/add-svg-to-pdf-pages-as-vector-graphics-in-filemaker/5754 "2026-09-07T11:56:50Z")
With the recent DynaPDF update 5.0.4, you can place SVG drawings on a page in a PDF document. By converting all SVG drawing commands into PDF drawing commands, the graphics is preserved as a vector graphics. This avoids … --- ## [Tooltip for showing field display name](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tooltip-for-showing-field-display-name/5751)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 8:16am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/tooltip-for-showing-field-display-name/5751 "2026-09-06T08:16:30Z")
Since FileMaker 26 you can not just define a field annotation, but also provide display names. See Defining advanced field options for more details. With MBS Plugin 16.4 we show the annotation and the JSON for the fie… --- ## [FMScriptBridge 0.9.24 released](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmscriptbridge-0-9-24-released/5744)
**Author:** [@FMScriptBridge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FMScriptBridge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 3:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fmscriptbridge-0-9-24-released/5744 "2026-09-04T15:54:44Z")
Dear All, The 0.9.24 version of FMScriptBridge is out. The plugin now accepts a broader variety of generic FM script steps, so it is easier for you guys to copy code snippets from here, for example, straight to your cod… --- ## [ChatGPT on macOS can now directly edit code - can it work for Filemaker?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/chatgpt-on-macos-can-now-directly-edit-code-can-it-work-for-filemaker/4695)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/chatgpt-on-macos-can-now-directly-edit-code-can-it-work-for-filemaker/4695 "2026-09-01T21:25:46Z")
Does anyone know if there's a way to interface with this directly in Filemaker? Or CoPilot or any other AIs? --- ## [Genesis story - FMScriptBridge plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/genesis-story-fmscriptbridge-plugin/5724)
**Author:** [@FMScriptBridge](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/FMScriptBridge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/genesis-story-fmscriptbridge-plugin/5724 "2026-08-31T15:31:06Z")
Hi everyone, I'd like to request a channel for FMScriptBridge plugin I developed. Happy to answer any questions or share a preview first if that's useful. I'm in private aviation, running FileMaker in-house solutions f… --- ## [Validate electronic invoices with Saxon - ZUGfERD 2.5](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/validate-electronic-invoices-with-saxon-zugferd-2-5/5720)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/validate-electronic-invoices-with-saxon-zugferd-2-5/5720 "2026-08-30T09:49:19Z")
Updated for ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 and Saxon 12.10 When you receive an electronic invoice in the formats ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, X-Rechnung or UBL, you may need to validate the XML file. You can use our DynaPDF functions to extract t… --- ## [Copy All Records on Claris Cloud Hosting](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/copy-all-records-on-claris-cloud-hosting/5697)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/copy-all-records-on-claris-cloud-hosting/5697 "2026-08-29T09:20:30Z")
Has anyone seen issues with Copy All Records when running on Claris Cloud hosting? The users privilege set has export records privileges and full menus, so they should be able to Copy All Records. As admin I'm able to d… --- ## [Visualize electronic invoices with Saxon - ZUGfERD 2.5](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/visualize-electronic-invoices-with-saxon-zugferd-2-5/5717)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/visualize-electronic-invoices-with-saxon-zugferd-2-5/5717 "2026-08-28T08:38:47Z")
Updated for ZUGFeRD 2.5.2 and Saxon 12.10. XRechnung Visualization 2026-01-31 compatible with XRechnung 3.0.x When you receive an electronic invoice in the formats ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, X-Rechnung or UBL, you may need to v… --- ## [Claris Studio has been deprecated and will cease operations March 2027](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio-has-been-deprecated-and-will-cease-operations-march-2027/5696)
**Author:** [@Kirk](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Kirk)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/claris-studio-has-been-deprecated-and-will-cease-operations-march-2027/5696 "2026-08-27T09:16:52Z")
--- ## [Introducing Elemental MBS - Supercharge your FileMaker Development](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-elemental-mbs-supercharge-your-filemaker-development/5692)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 8:13pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-elemental-mbs-supercharge-your-filemaker-development/5692 "2026-08-26T20:13:23Z")
Hi folks. I'm happy to announce the release of Elemental MBS! Check it out here at MBS Plugin Config Tool for FileMaker — Elemental MBS | Free With Elemental MBS you can quickly and easily edit any of the free develop… --- ## [🚨 Security Alert: YouTube Campaign Targeting FileMaker Beginners](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-youtube-campaign-targeting-filemaker-beginners/5689)
**Author:** [@Axelar](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Axelar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:03am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/security-alert-youtube-campaign-targeting-filemaker-beginners/5689 "2026-08-26T07:03:27Z")
I found a new threat vector targeting FileMaker users — this time through YouTube. A search for “FileMaker Pro Crack” now returns dozens of recently created playlists following the same pattern: legitimate FileMak… --- ## [How to Verify the Code Signature of the MBS Plugin on macOS](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-verify-the-code-signature-of-the-mbs-plugin-on-macos/5688)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:22am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/how-to-verify-the-code-signature-of-the-mbs-plugin-on-macos/5688 "2026-08-25T07:22:38Z")
When installing an MBS FileMaker Plugin on macOS, especially in a production or security-sensitive environment, it can be useful to verify that the plugin has a valid Apple code signature and that its contents have not b… --- ## [Checking plugin signature on Windows](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/checking-plugin-signature-on-windows/5685)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/checking-plugin-signature-on-windows/5685 "2026-08-22T08:10:36Z")
You can check the digital signature of our MBS Plugin files on Windows. There are three ways: Use Get-AuthenticodeSignature function in Powershell. Use signtool command line tool (requires Windows SDK installed). Use p… --- ## [Custom Field Display Names](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/custom-field-display-names/5654)
**Author:** [@bdbd](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/bdbd)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/custom-field-display-names/5654 "2026-08-21T23:41:36Z")
Has anyone figured out how to manage multi-lingual custom field display names? I can only get them to work clunkily on layouts. --- ## [FM Dojo Bring Your Own AI, Desktop, Solution Map, Server Agent (VPN) and more](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-dojo-bring-your-own-ai-desktop-solution-map-server-agent-vpn-and-more/5666)
**Author:** [@agir](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/agir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/fm-dojo-bring-your-own-ai-desktop-solution-map-server-agent-vpn-and-more/5666 "2026-08-19T18:27:36Z")
FM Dojo Desktop brings FileMaker development to your own machine. Run a local LLM so your schema, scripts, and business logic never leave your computer — no cloud round-trip, no upload. Ask questions about your solution… --- ## [DIGFM: MBS Plugin Goodies & Workshop](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/digfm-mbs-plugin-goodies-workshop/5649)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 7:36am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/digfm-mbs-plugin-goodies-workshop/5649 "2026-08-15T07:36:58Z")
At the Full Access conference, we had a session about the MBS Goodies and a workshop to implement a few features. The DIGFM channel on YouTube has a few videos already, but more will later come to the FullAccess-Events c… --- ## [Open Letter to Claris: Bring back Runtimes now or we will lose developers](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-letter-to-claris-bring-back-runtimes-now-or-we-will-lose-developers/5309)
**Author:** [@cheesus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/cheesus)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/open-letter-to-claris-bring-back-runtimes-now-or-we-will-lose-developers/5309 "2026-08-15T06:49:36Z")
I know, the discussion about runtimes may seem completely outdated, but in light of the latest technical developments, I'm coming back to it once again (probably for the very last time) so that Claris might reconsider it… [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md?page=1)