FileMaker
Instructions on configuring FileMaker to connect to the Libraries FileMaker server.
FileMaker 9
Go to File then Open Remote
- Click Add...
- Type LIB-FileMaker-1.mit.edu in the host's internet address
- Type Lib-FileMaker-1 in the Favorite Host's Name box
- Click Save.
This will put Lib-FileMaker-1 as a permanent entry into your Favorite Files (Remote) list. Clicking on Lib-FileMaker-1 in the left pane will show all databases available on the server in the right pane. Choose a database and click Open.
FileMaker 10 or 11
From the Quick Start page click BrowseFiles..., then Remote...
OR
If you have chosen to hide the Quick Start page go to File then Open Remote
- Change the 'View:' option to Favorite Hosts
- Click Add...
- Type LIB-FileMaker-1.mit.edu in the host's internet address
- Type Lib-FileMaker-1 in the Favorite Host's Name box
- Click Save.
This will put Lib-FileMaker-1 as a permanent entry into your Favorite Files (Remote) list. Clicking on Lib-FileMaker-1 in the left pane will show all databases available on the server in the right pane. Choose a database and click Open.