Troi Activator Plug-in Changelog

What's new in Troi Activator Plug-in 3.6

May 18, 2015
  • Added compatibility with Windows 8.
  • (Mac OS X) Completely rewrote the plug-in for 64 bit. The plug-in now runs as a 64-bit plug-in under Custom web publishing under FileMaker Pro 12.
  • (Mac OS X) Rewrote the plug-in to prevent a crashing bug, which could occur when Troi Activator Plug-in was installed in 2 separate places.
  • Fixed a problem where the plug-in would not correctly load when running as a server-side plug-in or as a web-side plug-in under FileMaker Server 12.
  • Added two new functions, which can shutdown and restart the computer.
  • The Actr_Sleep function now works on Mac and Windows. Also added a new switch "-sleepnow" to put the computer to sleep directly.
  • The Image Upload Server can handle POST requests from a web form.
  • (Mac OS X only) Extended the Upload Server functionality to be able to handle only text: you no longer need to include an image in your upload. Also fixed a problem where the plug-in could crash when the Image Upload Server functionality received unexpected formatted data.
  • (Mac OS X) The Actr_GetIPAddress function can now return the IPv6 address and it now also works with a 64-bit architecture.
  • Improved and updated the example files and updated the User Guide to reflect the new functionality.

New in Troi Activator Plug-in 3.5.1 (Oct 25, 2013)

  • It fixes a problem with the plug-in not loading on Mac OS X Mavericks.

New in Troi Activator Plug-in 3.5 (Mar 22, 2013)

  • (Mac OS X) Completely rewrote the plug-in for 64 bit. The plug-in now runs as a 64-bit plug-in under Custom web publishing under FileMaker Pro 12.
  • (Mac OS X) Rewrote the plug-in to prevent a crashing bug, which could occur when Troi Activator Plug-in was installed in 2 separate places.
  • Fixed a problem where the plug-in would not correctly load when running as a server-side plug-in or as a web-side plug-in under FileMaker Server 12.
  • Added two new functions, which can shutdown and restart the computer.
  • The Actr_Sleep function now works on Mac and Windows. Also added a new switch "-sleepnow" to put the computer to sleep directly.
  • The Image Upload Server can handle POST requests from a web form.
  • (Mac OS X only) Extended the Upload Server functionality to be able to handle only text: you no longer need to include an image in your upload. Also fixed a problem where the plug-in could crash when the Image Upload Server functionality received unexpected formatted data.
  • (Mac OS X) The Actr_GetIPAddress function can now return the IPv6 address and it now also works with a 64-bit architecture.
  • Improved and updated the example files and updated the User Guide to reflect the new functionality.

New in Troi Activator Plug-in 3.1 (May 17, 2012)

  • Made compatible and tested with FileMaker Pro 12.
  • Made small change to the bundle (on Mac OS X) and FileVersion resource (on Windows) so it now reflects the correct version number.
  • Added new switch "-GetPluginInstallPath" to the Actr_Version function: This switch will return the path where a plug-in is installed, for example "/Mac HD/Users/User Name/Library/Application Support/FileMaker/Extensions/Troi_Activator.fmplugin".
  • Added new example file EasyInstallTroiPlugins.fmp12 (in the FileMaker Pro 12 formatted download only), which contains the plug-ins and can install the plug-in from within FileMaker Pro 12.

New in Troi Activator Plug-in 3.0 (Nov 26, 2010)

  • Made compatible with FileMaker Pro 10 and FileMaker Pro 11 and added compatibility with Windows 7.
  • Added Image Upload Server functionality. (Mac OS X only) see more details
  • The Image Upload Server can handle POST requests from web form.
  • The Image Upload Service is easily discoverable, as it is also broadcast with Bonjour.
  • Troi Activator is now compatible to run under FileMaker Server. The plug-in now creates log files when running under FileMaker Server to make troubleshooting installing easier and and provides feedback regarding errors and registration status. You need a special Server/WebEngine license to use this plug-in on FileMaker Server. See the Activator details page for more details.
  • Improved registration including ways to remove the registration data.
  • Updated the User Guide and Overview.fp7.
  • Fixed a few bugs.

New in Troi Activator Plug-in 2.7 (Oct 9, 2008)

  • Added new switch "-GetAllEventsList" to the Actr_GetEventInfo function. This will return a tab separated list of all the events that the plug-in knows about, including future and triggered events.
  • Added new switch "-GetAllEventIDs" to the Actr_GetEventInfo function. This will return a list of all the eventIDs that the plug-in knows about, including future and triggered events.
  • Added new Actr_VersionAutoUpdate function. The Actr_VersionAutoUpdate function is part of an emerging standard for FileMaker plug-ins of third party vendors of plug-ins. The version number is returned in the format aabbccdd where every letter represents a digit of the level, so versions can be easily compared.
  • Improved the display and handling of registration codes.
  • Fixed a few bugs too.