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WebDirect Publishing

WebDirect is a remarkable technology that FileMaker introduced with version 1

It aims to bring a nearly the full experience of FileMaker Pro and Go to the web browser. Other than custom web publishing (CWP) it is also the only method to get FileMaker onto an Android device. When first released WebDirect was sluggish but FileMaker have worked hard on this and Server 14 has made the technology more responsive. For those using server 16 onwards it is also possible to make PDFs (although printing is still missing). While most designs of database can be put straight on the web for best results build your layouts as simple as possible using a simple theme such as minimalist. You will be amazed how well it works - it is easy to forget you are on a web page rather than using FileMaker Pro.

WebDirect needs to be allowed in your file‘s security settings before it can be used. This video explains what needs to be set.

For most databases this will work without any adjustments but for best results please follow our optimisation advice.

Low traffic situations
Where you are not permitted to install FileMaker Pro
Shared administration of clubs
Incident reporting
Enquires on a website (these can be posted straight into the office contacts database)
To demonstrate your software to potential customers
To provide a ‘software as a service’ subscription

Large number of connections at once
Printing
Exporting (no Excel only CSV)
Making PDFs (on servers prior to 16)
Table view
Complex pages
Some script steps are not supported (but not many - see FileMaker Pro help)
WebDirect times out after 15 minutes of inactivity so you cannot stay connected all day
You cannot script or design layouts with WebDirect
Keyboard entry triggers do not work with WebDirect
Scripted exporting files does not work with WebDirect

Link format to trigger a script in your database (complete with passed script parameter)

http:///fmi/webd[?script=