# \#mbs **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/mbs/514.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [Scale down images to save space](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/scale-down-images-to-save-space/5795)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:47am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/scale-down-images-to-save-space/5795 "2026-09-28T06:47:15Z")
With MBS FileMaker Plugin, we can take existing images and scale them down. A typical use case is a user of your solution picking an image to import into a container field. But that image may be in different formats and … --- ## [MBS @ FMTraining.TV - Code Signatures in FileMaker Plug-ins](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-code-signatures-in-filemaker-plug-ins/5793)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 6:51am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-code-signatures-in-filemaker-plug-ins/5793 "2026-09-27T06:51:26Z")
Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit abou… --- ## [MBS @ FMTraining.TV - MBS Plugin 16.3](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-mbs-plugin-16-3/5786)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-mbs-plugin-16-3/5786 "2026-09-25T16:29:01Z")
Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit abou… --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [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? --- ## [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… --- ## [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… --- ## [MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.3](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3/5625)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3/5625 "2026-08-06T09:11:37Z")
In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 16.3. MongoDB In this release, we are pleased to introduce a complete API for working with GridFS, made available throu… --- ## [MBS Plugin 16.3 for Claris FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-3-for-claris-filemaker/5584)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-3-for-claris-filemaker/5584 "2026-07-21T10:49:39Z")
Nickenich, Germany - (July 21st, 2026) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.3 for Claris FileMaker for macOS, iOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that is eas… --- ## [MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.3 development](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3-development/5473)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3-development/5473 "2026-07-21T10:45:37Z")
Hello, in this thread I want to post to you what's new in development of MBS Plugin, version 16.3. Download is available as usual here: monkeybreadsoftware.com/filemaker/files/Prerelease/ If you like our plugin, book… --- ## [Improved script search in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/improved-script-search-in-filemaker/5583)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/improved-script-search-in-filemaker/5583 "2026-07-20T22:15:24Z")
Based on the feedback we got, the upcoming MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.3 version will have a few improvements: The tolerant search works better. The regular expression search got a help screen. There is an option to exclud… --- ## [MBS at Full Access 2026](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-at-full-access-2026/5524)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-at-full-access-2026/5524 "2026-06-27T07:01:26Z")
We are happy to join the biggest US conference for FileMaker developers in 2026: \[Full Access\] 2026 This year’s premier U.S. FileMaker conference. August 6th – 10th 2026 The Jesuit Retreat Center, Los Altos, Californ… --- ## [Secure Password Storage with Keychain Functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.3](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/secure-password-storage-with-keychain-functions-in-mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3/5522)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 7:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/secure-password-storage-with-keychain-functions-in-mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-3/5522 "2026-06-26T07:56:58Z")
The upcoming version 16.3 of the MBS FileMaker Plugin introduces a powerful set of Keychain functions for storing and managing passwords on macOS and iOS. These functions allow FileMaker solutions to securely store crede… --- ## [MongoDB GridFS in the MBS FileMaker Plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mongodb-gridfs-in-the-mbs-filemaker-plugin/5511)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mongodb-gridfs-in-the-mbs-filemaker-plugin/5511 "2026-06-18T06:55:58Z")
Complete developer guide to storing, querying, and managing files in MongoDB GridFS Introduction GridFS is MongoDB’s mechanism for storing large files by splitting them into chunks and storing them across two collection… --- ## [MBS @ FMTraining.TV - FileMaker MonkeyBread Plug-in 16.2 Release](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-filemaker-monkeybread-plug-in-16-2-release/5505)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-filemaker-monkeybread-plug-in-16-2-release/5505 "2026-06-10T13:47:29Z")
MBS @ FMTraining.TV - FileMaker MonkeyBread Plug-in 16.2 Release Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz f… --- ## [MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.2 News](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-2-news/5453)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-filemaker-plugin-16-2-news/5453 "2026-05-21T12:08:54Z")
In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 16.2. DynaPDF This release includes new features for DynaPDF. With DynaPDF.Parser.Content, you can now retrieve the pag… --- ## [MBS Search is AWESOME. The results are customizable and you can make it more condensed](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-search-is-awesome-the-results-are-customizable-and-you-can-make-it-more-condensed/5440)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 1:25pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-search-is-awesome-the-results-are-customizable-and-you-can-make-it-more-condensed/5440 "2026-05-15T13:25:26Z")
I've been using the new MBS Script Search for a few days. It's SO much faster than 2EmpowerFM but the information was so dense and spaced out I couldn't process the results. Luckily Christian showed me that if you expand… --- ## [Building a Smarter Search: Inside the MBS Script Searchs](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/building-a-smarter-search-inside-the-mbs-script-searchs/5441)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:01am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/building-a-smarter-search-inside-the-mbs-script-searchs/5441 "2026-05-15T07:01:28Z")
Building a Smarter Search: Inside the MBS Script Search Searching through FileMaker or the XML export can quickly become overwhelming. XML dumps are dense, deeply nested, and often inconsistent in formatting. That’s exac… --- ## [\[Full Access\] 2026 - Register soon!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2026-register-soon/5393)
**Author:** [@dataexperience](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/dataexperience)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 6:49am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/full-access-2026-register-soon/5393 "2026-05-14T06:49:31Z")
This is the premier unconference in the USA for 2026. Registration is open and taking off! This event is all-inclusive: attendance, meals, all drinks, lodging, snacks and evening game shows! Early Bird Pricing ends on… --- ## [Script Search in MBS Plugin: Finally, a Search That Works the Way You Think](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-search-in-mbs-plugin-finally-a-search-that-works-the-way-you-think/5421)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/script-search-in-mbs-plugin-finally-a-search-that-works-the-way-you-think/5421 "2026-05-13T18:01:28Z")
If you've ever tried to find something inside a large FileMaker solution, you already know the pain: too many scripts, inconsistent naming, and not enough context in search results. The MBS Plugin Script Search featur… --- ## [Creating Custom Web Viewer Windows in FileMaker with MBS Plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/creating-custom-web-viewer-windows-in-filemaker-with-mbs-plugin/5430)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/creating-custom-web-viewer-windows-in-filemaker-with-mbs-plugin/5430 "2026-05-12T18:24:14Z")
The MBS FileMaker Plugin expands FileMaker's capabilities significantly. One particularly powerful feature is WebView.CreateWindow, which allows you to create fully independent web viewer windows with advanced JavaScript… --- ## [Introducing Matrix.MBS: Dynamic Function Calls with Matrix Parameters](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-matrix-mbs-dynamic-function-calls-with-matrix-parameters/5426)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/introducing-matrix-mbs-dynamic-function-calls-with-matrix-parameters/5426 "2026-05-09T06:05:38Z")
With version 16.2 of the MBS FileMaker Plugin, a powerful new function has been added: Matrix.MBS. This feature opens up a flexible way to dynamically call MBS functions using parameters stored inside a matrix. If you’v… --- ## [MBS @ FMTraining.TV - FileMaker MBS Plug-in Q&A](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-filemaker-mbs-plug-in-q-a/5416)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-fmtraining-tv-filemaker-mbs-plug-in-q-a/5416 "2026-05-06T08:56:19Z")
Check out the FMTraining.tv website. Richard Carlton and his team do a daily free live stream about FileMaker to watch. A few days ago Christian Schmitz from Monkeybread Software joined a live episode to talk a bit abou… --- ## [MBS Plugin 16.2 for Claris FileMaker - More than 7800 functions in one plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-2-for-claris-filemaker-more-than-7800-functions-in-one-plugin/5413)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/mbs-plugin-16-2-for-claris-filemaker-more-than-7800-functions-in-one-plugin/5413 "2026-05-05T09:10:29Z")
Nickenich, Germany - (May 5th, 2026) -- Monkeybread Software today is pleased to announce MBS FileMaker Plugin 16.2 for Claris FileMaker for macOS, iOS, Linux and Windows, the latest update to their product that is easil… --- ## [ISO FileMaker Magazine: Stop Waiting: Use MBS cURL Async within FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/iso-filemaker-magazine-stop-waiting-use-mbs-curl-async-within-filemaker/5400)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/iso-filemaker-magazine-stop-waiting-use-mbs-curl-async-within-filemaker/5400 "2026-04-30T07:02:21Z")
ISO FileMaker Magazine: Stop Waiting: Use MBS cURL Async within FileMaker Check out the FileMaker Magazine website. Matt Petrowsky provides a huge collection of training videos around FileMaker. And recently he started a… --- ## [Monkeybread Software Interview about DynaPDF](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/monkeybread-software-interview-about-dynapdf/5387)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/monkeybread-software-interview-about-dynapdf/5387 "2026-04-23T05:13:48Z")
Recently Matthew Hardy from Hardy Media interviewed me for his company and we are happy to receive a recording. Especially he is interested to use DynaPDF functions server side with FileMaker. By triggering a script via … [Next page](https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/mbs/514.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=mbs)