FileMaker
Instructions on configuring FileMaker to connect to the Libraries FileMaker server.
FileMaker 15
From the Launch Center
OR
If you have closed the Launch Center
Go to File then Open Remote which opens the Launch Center
- In the left pane of the Launch Center --- Click +
- Type LibFileMaker.mit.edu in the host's internet address
- Leave the Favorite Host's Name box empty
- Click Save
This will put LibFileMaker as a permanent entry on the Hosts tab of the Launch Center. Clicking on LibFileMaker in the left pane will show all databases available on the server in the right pane. Choose a database and click Open.
FileMaker 12/13
From the Quick Start page click Browse..., then Remote...
OR
If you have chosen to hide the Quick Start page
Go to File then Open Remote
- Favorite Hosts are selected---Click Add...
- Type LIB-FileMaker.mit.edu in the host's internet address
- Type Lib-FileMaker in the Favorite Host's Name box
- Click Save.
This will put Lib-FileMaker as a permanent entry into your Favorite Files (Remote) list. Clicking on Lib-FileMaker in the left pane will show all databases available on the server in the right pane. Choose a database and click Open.