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Updating a Filemaker Plug-In

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A plugin is a small sub-program which, once installed, works in conjunction with FileMaker Pro to extend its functionality.

Occasionally, some plugins will require an upgrade. You should receive a notification on startup if an upgrade is required. The Xobuya app will ask you for your email address so a new plugin can be emailed to you. Type in your email address and click Ok.

Once received follow these directions:

  1. Drag the plugin to your desktop. This is a compressed (zipped) file.
  2. Double click the file to extract the plugin.
  3. Launch Filemaker
  4. Open the Preferences as follows:
    • For Windows, select Preferences from the Edit menu
      Win_Prefs_Menu.png

    • For Mac, select Preferences from the FileMaker Pro menu
      Mac_Prefs_Menu.png

  5. Once the Preferences window is open, select the Plug-Ins tab and click the button marked Reveal Plug-in Folder
    • Windows
      Win_Prefs_Plugin.png
    • Mac
      Mac_Prefs_Plugin.png

  6. Once the Extensions window is open, remove the old plug in by dragging it to the trash, and drag the new uncompressed plugin into the Extensions window.
  7. Quit and Restart Filemaker, and then log back into Xobuya.
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