# \#web\_viewer **URL:** https://the.fmsoup.org/tag/web-viewer/58.md [Latest](https://the.fmsoup.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://the.fmsoup.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://the.fmsoup.org/tags.md) --- ## [Markdown Editor and Knowledge Graph Notes App](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/markdown-editor-and-knowledge-graph-notes-app/4797)
**Author:** [@greenflux](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/greenflux)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2025, 1:46pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/markdown-editor-and-knowledge-graph-notes-app/4797 "2025-04-06T13:46:38Z")
Here's a guide on how to build a Markdown editor with code syntax highlighting, and a knowledge graph, like in Obsidian. I used Marked.js and Prism.js for the editor, and Vis.js for the network graph. --- ## [Useful pattern for getting JavaScript Results into FM Scripts](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/useful-pattern-for-getting-javascript-results-into-fm-scripts/1035)
**Author:** [@jwilling](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/jwilling)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2025, 12:06am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/useful-pattern-for-getting-javascript-results-into-fm-scripts/1035 "2025-04-05T00:06:10Z")
Here's a cool trick for running JavaScript functions from FileMaker scripts and retrieving the result. Create a FM script called Exit With Parameters that has just one line: Exit Script \[ Get ( ScriptParameter ) \] … --- ## [FileMaker Web Viewer Copilot with OpenAI Assistant and CodeMirror.js](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-web-viewer-copilot-with-openai-assistant-and-codemirror-js/4702)
**Author:** [@greenflux](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/greenflux)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-web-viewer-copilot-with-openai-assistant-and-codemirror-js/4702 "2025-03-25T20:40:45Z")
Last year I built a code editor in FileMaker Pro to make it easier to work with web viewer code. It was a huge improvement, but I still found myself copy/pasting code to ChatGPT for more complex code. So I decided to com… --- ## [WebViewer or not?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/webviewer-or-not/4659)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2025, 7:56am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/webviewer-or-not/4659 "2025-02-18T07:56:40Z")
Sometimes plugin users wonder why the plugin doesn't see the WebViewer on the layout, so let's check the various cases: 1. Empty WebViewer Just put an empty web viewer on a layout. No URL. Does it exist? When you go t… --- ## [Use web viewer in FileMaker to show 3D models](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/use-web-viewer-in-filemaker-to-show-3d-models/4156)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/use-web-viewer-in-filemaker-to-show-3d-models/4156 "2024-06-21T07:57:12Z")
Recently a client asked how to show 3D models in FileMaker on Windows. We looked for various solutions and on the end came to using JavaScript viewer for 3D objects: js-3d-model-viewer. To show a file, you would export … --- ## [Looking for free Map to display multiple locations in Web Viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-for-free-map-to-display-multiple-locations-in-web-viewer/4101)
**Author:** [@barefoot](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/barefoot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/looking-for-free-map-to-display-multiple-locations-in-web-viewer/4101 "2024-04-28T12:22:20Z")
Hello there. As stated above looking for API based map service to display multiple locations in web viewer. There are many offerings online so maybe someone can give me a hint which one might work. Thank you! --- ## [Image Annotator Using Web Viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/image-annotator-using-web-viewer/4091)
**Author:** [@greenflux](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/greenflux)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2024, 11:28pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/image-annotator-using-web-viewer/4091 "2024-04-14T23:28:03Z")
Are there any good solutions for drawing on top of a background image from a container field? I'm working on a web viewer that can draw on an image, but I'm supplying the image from a URL. I haven't figured out how to p… --- ## [Building a Mermaid.js Gantt Chart in a Filemaker Web Viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/building-a-mermaid-js-gantt-chart-in-a-filemaker-web-viewer/4081)
**Author:** [@greenflux](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/greenflux)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 9:20am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/building-a-mermaid-js-gantt-chart-in-a-filemaker-web-viewer/4081 "2024-04-09T09:20:27Z")
Hey FileMaker Devs! I've been using a lot of different JS libraries in Appsmith lately, and I wanted to see if I could get the same thing working in FileMaker. This was my first attempt at using a web viewer for anything… --- ## [Spreadsheet operations in FMP web-viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/spreadsheet-operations-in-fmp-web-viewer/3893)
**Author:** [@traut](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/traut)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/spreadsheet-operations-in-fmp-web-viewer/3893 "2024-01-06T17:06:58Z")
I wonder about the capabilities of web-viewer within FMP. Can I get spreadsheet-like operations, just as google spreadsheets can do, especially shortcut navigation cmd-arrow up to the next empty or filled column/ro… --- ## [Web Download Delegate for WebKit 2 in FileMaker](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/web-download-delegate-for-webkit-2-in-filemaker/3677)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 7:13am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/web-download-delegate-for-webkit-2-in-filemaker/3677 "2023-08-30T07:13:14Z")
For 13.4 release, we'll update the WebDownloadDelegate functions in MBS FileMaker Plugin to work again with web viewers using WebKit 2 (since FileMaker 16). Once again you can control downloads in FileMaker's web viewer… --- ## [Web Viewer authentication lost continuously in Windows](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/web-viewer-authentication-lost-continuously-in-windows/3531)
**Author:** [@Malcolm](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Malcolm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2023, 6:43am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/web-viewer-authentication-lost-continuously-in-windows/3531 "2023-04-28T06:43:15Z")
I use a web viewer to login to Xero accounting. It requires a login with a 2FA. On Mac OS we can move around freely without problems. On Win OS we get logged out as soon as we move around. This means constant re-login, a… --- ## [Setting aDrop down list in a Webviewer form](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/setting-adrop-down-list-in-a-webviewer-form/3446)
**Author:** [@tled](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/tled)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/setting-adrop-down-list-in-a-webviewer-form/3446 "2023-03-13T18:27:08Z")
I’m trying to populate a drop down list on a web page. I have been able to get other type of fields to work but not drop downs. The others that work I used MBS Webviewer functions but couldn’t get them to work with dro… --- ## [Ts-dev-environment, react-ts-environment, react-environment, react-tailwind-js-environment](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ts-dev-environment-react-ts-environment-react-environment-react-tailwind-js-environment/3398)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ts-dev-environment-react-ts-environment-react-environment-react-tailwind-js-environment/3398 "2023-02-22T16:33:54Z")
Hi, I have created some templates based on js-dev-environment from integrating magic. If you are familiar with it. Feel free to use it. Typescript React/Typescript React React/Tailwind --- ## [Remebering logins on webviewer using FileMaker 19.4.2.204](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/remebering-logins-on-webviewer-using-filemaker-19-4-2-204/2714)
**Author:** [@Susurrus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Susurrus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2022, 7:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/remebering-logins-on-webviewer-using-filemaker-19-4-2-204/2714 "2022-01-21T19:54:58Z")
I only did a quick test but it seems to be working now. Before every time I closed the database it would lose my logins. But this morning when I tested it worked. Not sure what version it changed on as I thought I had be… --- ## [New in version 11.5 of MBS FileMaker Plugin](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-in-version-11-5-of-mbs-filemaker-plugin/2612)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 2:26pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/new-in-version-11-5-of-mbs-filemaker-plugin/2612 "2021-12-01T14:26:04Z")
In this article we want to introduce you the new functions from the MBS FileMaker Plugin in version 11.5. Text Let's start with the two functions that are new in the Text functions. With the function Text.Concat we crea… --- ## [\[FileMaker Weetbicks\] Prominent Color Coolness](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-prominent-color-coolness/2414)
**Author:** [@weetbicks](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/weetbicks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2021, 11:32am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-weetbicks-prominent-color-coolness/2414 "2021-08-18T11:32:58Z")
After a 2 year hiatus FileMaker Weetbicks is back with a new article - Prominent Color Coolness! In this article we show you how to use the contents of a FileMaker container field to produce beautiful gradients and soli… --- ## [Webview inconsistency](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/webview-inconsistency/2342)
**Author:** [@JasonMark](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/JasonMark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/webview-inconsistency/2342 "2021-07-29T15:55:19Z")
I have a field which builds an HTML chart which is then displayed in a web view. It works great on my Mac, but some of my Windows users say that it's inconsistent, and shows up for some records but not others. Is there a… --- ## [FileMaker 19.3.1 Windows Web Viewer issue](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-windows-web-viewer-issue/2244)
**Author:** [@villegld](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/villegld)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2021, 8:58am UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/filemaker-19-3-1-windows-web-viewer-issue/2244 "2021-06-25T08:58:42Z")
FMP 19.3.1 upgraded web viewer to use Chromium based browser on web views. It will be more convenient because it brings all the new javascript and html standard features to FileMaker Web Viewer on Windows. I tried on on… --- ## [IE based WebViewer is on its way out!](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ie-based-webviewer-is-on-its-way-out/1202)
**Author:** [@planteg](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/planteg)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2021, 1:40pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/ie-based-webviewer-is-on-its-way-out/1202 "2021-03-18T13:40:13Z")
Hi, I just watched the Engage presentation Under the hood: JavaScript and Ad-on. Once the presentation was done and prior Q&A there was a slide on Roadmap. The first point was about replacing IE based WebViewer. The rea… --- ## [Can you run a Webapp inside of FileMaker Go?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/can-you-run-a-webapp-inside-of-filemaker-go/1375)
**Author:** [@Susurrus](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Susurrus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2020, 7:21pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/can-you-run-a-webapp-inside-of-filemaker-go/1375 "2020-10-08T19:21:03Z")
I am working with a company that is developing a webapp for integration into other programs. I asked them if it would work in FileMaker Go and they are going to look into it, but I figured I would ask here as well. I can… --- ## [Automate login to FileMaker Admin Console in web viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automate-login-to-filemaker-admin-console-in-web-viewer/753)
**Author:** [@MonkeybreadSoftware](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/MonkeybreadSoftware)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2020, 5:06pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/automate-login-to-filemaker-admin-console-in-web-viewer/753 "2020-02-12T17:06:14Z")
Today a client asked how to automate login to the admin console when it is open in a web viewer within a FileMaker solution. You probably saw the video Automate web viewer already? The login here is a bit more difficult… --- ## [Why this sample does not work in Chrome?](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/why-this-sample-does-not-work-in-chrome/544)
**Author:** [@samfmp](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/samfmp)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 5:54pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/why-this-sample-does-not-work-in-chrome/544 "2019-12-03T17:54:03Z")
WDCopyToClipboard.fmp12 (208 KB) Hi, I am not sure is that ok to share the sample file here. If not, I will delete it. I have taken it from the official community. This sample file is used to copy text from fields to t… --- ## [Navigating to a page in a pdf in web viewer](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/navigating-to-a-page-in-a-pdf-in-web-viewer/377)
**Author:** [@Torsten](https://the.fmsoup.org/u/Torsten)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:47pm UTC](https://the.fmsoup.org/t/navigating-to-a-page-in-a-pdf-in-web-viewer/377 "2019-11-27T17:47:06Z")
A Web Viewer shows a pdf. The URL is dynamically generated and has the page number as a parameter: i.e. ‘file:///Users/user/Desktop/file.pdf#page3’. The page change is triggered by a script ( see attached) through a b…