[FX.php List] PHP direct access of FileMaker data

Thu Nov 15 11:38:48 MST 2007

Yep, this support is in there.  Note that it is Windows only, and the  
related code is commented out (it uses COM which results in nasty  
errors if used on a non-Windows server) -- you can use the code by  
uncommenting the contents of the RetrieveCAFEphp4PCData() function  
within FX.php.  That said, I do think that the "what are you trying  
to accomplish" question is reasonable.  After all, back in the old  
days when you could access the client directly, performance left a  
lot to be desired.  Also, keep in mind that FileMaker Pro's license  
limits how you're allowed to access the data (so even though you  
could use ODBC, you're limited in how you put that to use.)  Best,

--Chris Hansen
   FileMaker 8 Certified Developer
   FileMaker 7 Certified Developer
   Creator of FX.php
   "The best way from FileMaker to the Web."
   www.iViking.org

On Nov 15, 2007, at 8:48 AM, Dale Bengston wrote:

> Doesn't FX.php include support for FMWebSchool's CAFEphp, that is  
> designed to work with FMP Client rather than Server? I don't have  
> any details about how it all works, but there's mention of it in  
> the FX.php function reference.
>
> Dale
>
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> Dale Bengston
> Partner, The Whole Brain Group, LLC
> TheWholeBrainGroup.com
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>
>
> On Nov 15, 2007, at 4:03 AM, Gjermund Gusland Thorsen wrote:
>
>> Are you sure about that?
>>
>> I usually install FileMaker custom and it saves alot of files if you
>> uncheck IWP, in the custom installer.
>>
>> ggt667
>>
>> On 11/15/07, Steve Winter <steve at bluecrocodile.co.nz> wrote:
>>> Except that the IWP interface also requires FM server, which Paul  
>>> was trying
>>> to avoid using...
>>>
>>> Steve
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: fx.php_list-bounces at mail.iviking.org
>>> [mailto:fx.php_list-bounces at mail.iviking.org] On Behalf Of  
>>> Gjermund Gusland
>>> Thorsen
>>> Sent: Thursday, 15 November 2007 9:33 a.m.
>>> To: FX.php Discussion List
>>> Subject: Re: [FX.php List] PHP direct access of FileMaker data
>>>
>>> You could theoretically interact with the IWP interface but that is
>>> slower than XML RPC, and would take some hacking to do.
>>>
>>> ggt
>>>
>>> On 11/15/07, Steve Winter <steve at bluecrocodile.co.nz> wrote:
>>>> Hi Paul,
>>>>
>>>> There's a very simple explanation for why googling hasn't  
>>>> helped... what
>>> you
>>>> want to do isn't possible...!
>>>>
>>>> Even with older versions of FMP (>4 <7) it was necessary to have  
>>>> the web
>>>> companion installed within a client application, originally any  
>>>> version of
>>>> FMP, from v6 onwards, a 'special' version of the client app  
>>>> known as
>>>> unlimited was required...
>>>>
>>>> Since v8, the web serving has been moved from the client app, to  
>>>> the
>>> server
>>>> app. In v8 FM server advanced was required, in v9 'only' server is
>>> required
>>>> to allow php access through either the use of a tool like FX.php  
>>>> or the
>>>> native FMP php interface...
>>>>
>>>> What exactly are you trying to achieve...??
>>>>
>>>> Cheers
>>>> Steve
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: fx.php_list-bounces at mail.iviking.org
>>>> [mailto:fx.php_list-bounces at mail.iviking.org] On Behalf Of Paul  
>>>> Novitski
>>>> Sent: Thursday, 15 November 2007 9:22 a.m.
>>>> To: fx.php_list at mail.iviking.org
>>>> Subject: [FX.php List] PHP direct access of FileMaker data
>>>>
>>>> I'm looking for some PHP code or FM documentation that will let me
>>>> read FileMaker tables directly, without FM Server or Web
>>>> Companion.  So far googling hasn't found me what I'm seeking.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Paul
>>>>
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