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By Brendan McBride Posted on May 9th, 2017 in Free Downloads, FileMaker

FileMaker Server 16 now has the ability to create PDFs on the server! Gone are the days of creating overly complicated PHP setups and unreliable FileMaker Pro robot machines. FileMaker 16 is jam packed with loads of new features, one of the most exciting is it's new PDF capabilities. Here are a few of the great new features FileMaker Server 16 adds for PDFs:

New Features

The FileMaker Data API Engine converts the HTTPS request (URL and JSON data) into a format that the Database Server component can understand, and requests data from the solution hosted by the Database Server. The FileMaker Data API Engine requires that ports 3000 and 8989 be available. I am our systems manager - we utilize FileMaker Server and are currently on FM 16. I am not the database administrator but was wondering how I can manage PHP with FileMaker Server. Previously I was using a PHP plugin for IIS that I could easily upgrade & switch between PHP versions. Is there any documentation on managing PHP outside of IIS?

  • Server Schedules & Perform Script on Server (PSOS): Save Records as PDFis fully supported with server side schedules and perform script on server.
  • WebDirect: Both Print and Save Records as PDF script steps are supported. Printfirst open a View as PDF dialog, then it will open a new window or tab. Save Records as PDFwill download the PDF directly to the users download folder.

Filemaker Server 16 Requirements

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Important Notes

There are a few features that are not yet supported on FileMaker Server when it comes to print forms and a few settings that need to be handled. Here are some points that you will want to keep in mind:

  • Fonts: You will need to ensure that any fonts that your print forms use are also installed on the FileMaker Server machine.
  • WebDirect Popups: The Print script step for WebDirect is a popup, so you will want to ensure that your users enable popups for your database.
  • WebDirect Menu: View as PDF is the only PDF option accessible from the WebDirect drop down menu.
  • Server Schedules & PSOS: The print script step is not supported with server side schedules and perform script on server.
  • Custom Web Publishing: FileMaker Server CWP will NOT be able to create PDFs, even when running a script using the PHP API. To learn more, read our article on how to create a PDF via PHP on FileMaker Server.

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