It’s easy to open a FileMaker database when it’s stored on your local computer…just double-click on it. However, if you have s shared database stored on a remote server, it’s a little more work. You need to open FileMaker, point to the right network path, etc. Some people have created a small starter FileMaker database with an auto open script on their desktop to make it a quick double-click for users to access their primary database. This method is easier and anyone can set it up in a few seconds.
We’ll take advantage of the FileMaker URL (uniform resource locater…or “way to find it”) capability to create an icon on your desktop to quickly open a particular FileMaker database.
I created a simple file that looks at a folder and moves any files to another folder within. All you need to know is that a FileMaker database has a URL format like this in FileMaker 12 and above: fmp://ServerNameOrIPAddress/FileMakerDBName FileMaker has a detailed article about the URL if you’re interested in know more about it or see their FileMaker URL help article. Ive gotten BEElements to work on my Mac (10.13) running FM 17. Then follow the process below for your operating system, Mac OS or Windows. #Filemaker baseelements list folder on mac remote path mac os# (The format is fmp://ServerNameOrIPAddress/FileMakerDBName) Enter the hosted database path in the address bar.inetloc file that acts as an alias/shortcut. Drag the blue world internet icon onto the desktop.
When you double-click on the file you just created, it will open up your FileMaker database.
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