FileMaker

Instructions on configuring FileMaker to connect to the Libraries FileMaker server.

From the Launch Center 
OR
If you have closed the Launch Center

Go to File then Open Remote which opens the Launch Center

Make sure you are on the Host tab:

• In the left pane of the Launch Center --- Click +
• Type libfm-1.mit.edu in the host's internet address (use all lower case characters to prevent connection issues)
• Leave the Favorite Host's Name box empty
• Click Save

This will put Libfm-1 as a permanent entry on the Hosts tab of the Launch Center.  Clicking on Libfm-1 in the left pane will show all databases available on the server in the right pane. Choose a database and click Open.

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