360Works Launches FTPeek FileMaker FTP plugin for OS X and Windows.ATLANTA -- 360Works, a leading FileMaker product developer, has launched FTPeek, a Universal Binary FileMaker plug-in that allows the upload, download, and manipulation of remote files on an FTP FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to (File Transfer Protocol A communications protocol used to transmit files without loss of data. A file transfer protocol can handle all types of files including binary files and ASCII text files. See Kermit, Zmodem and FTP. ) server entirely within a developer's FileMaker solution. It is now available for download from http://www.360works.com/ftpeek. "360Works built its reputation by being responsive to its customers and the marketplace. That's why we developed FTPeek to meet the demand we discovered for key updates to an essential plugin," said 360Works founder and president Jesse Barnum. "FTPeek is the first FTP plugin built specifically for the new FileMaker plugin API and the server scheduling features and secure transfers have been a big hit with our early adopters." FileMaker developers and FileMaker consultants can see a movie of FTPeek in action at http://www.360works.com/static/ftpeek_demos/ftpeekdemo.mov "FTPeek is an absolute god-send and I have deployed it in many solutions already," said 360Works customer ican Ltd developer Robin Ledward. "I think highly of 360Works plugins generally because they make my life so much easier." "No need to thank me for being an early FTPeek adopter," said Matt Klein at Small Business Computers of New England, Inc. "The fact that it supports FTP, SFTP (1) (SSH FTP) Transferring files using the secure SSH protocol. See SSH. (2) (Simple FTP) An earlier non-secure FTP program. See FTP and SSH. sFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol , and FTPS (FTP Secure) Transferring files over the secure sockets layer (SSL) protocol. See SSL and FTP. is key. We have replaced two plug-ins (one for FTP and one for SFTP) with a single plug-in and can now offer FTPS as an alternative to our customers." "I like the FTPeek plugin so far, it is easy and straight forward," said 360Works customer and early FTPeek adopter Ruben van den Boogaard of Infomatics Software. "I am a big fan of 360Works SuperContainer, and use their Scriptmaster product, too." Laud Music's Michael Lau downloaded his three-month beta test drive of FTPeek in March and calls it "awesome." FTPeek was developed for FileMaker developers and FileMaker consultants seeking updated functionality in FTP plugins. Its key features include: Universal Binary cross-platform support FTPeek runs at full native speed on Windows and Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) or 10.5 (Leopard) on PPC See Pocket PC, PowerPC and pay-per-click. PPC - PowerPC and Intel. FileMaker 7 or later is required. Installation and configuration is the same on Windows and Mac, and does not require purchasing separate Mac and Windows versions - the same license key works on all platforms. Runs on FileMaker Server Allowing the automation of nightly FTP batch transfers with the scheduled script triggering feature of FileMaker Server 9. No more 'robot' machines to maintain. It will also run in the Web Publishing Engine, allowing developers to embed FTP scripts straight into your FileMaker web solution with Instant Web Publishing (IWP IWP International Writing Program (University of Iowa) IWP Institute of World Politics IWP Ice Water Path IWP Immigrant Women Program IWP Iraq Water Project IWP Idaho White Pine (lumber) ) or Custom Web Publishing. These features require an Enterprise License. Security: Public key encryption See public key cryptography. is included with support for FTP over SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) The leading security protocol on the Internet. Developed by Netscape, SSL is widely used to do two things: to validate the identity of a Web site and to create an encrypted connection for sending credit card and other personal data. (FTPS) and FTP over SSH (Secure SHell) A security protocol for logging into a remote server. SSH provides an encrypted session for transferring files and executing server programs. Also serving as a secure client/server connection for applications such as database access and e-mail, SSH supports a (SFTP). Using encrypted FTP is as easy as switching one plugin function. In addition, you can access the public key of your FTP server to protect yourself from DNS (Domain Name System) A system for converting host names and domain names into IP addresses on the Internet or on local networks that use the TCP/IP protocol. For example, when a Web site address is given to the DNS either by typing a URL in a browser or behind the spoofing attacks. Transfer directly to/from FileMaker fields: Developers that need to upload a Word document stored in their FileMaker solution, or upload HTML HTML in full HyperText Markup Language Markup language derived from SGML that is used to prepare hypertext documents. Relatively easy for nonprogrammers to master, HTML is the language used for documents on the World Wide Web. from a text field are no longer required to write it to a temporary directory - you can FTP directly from text and container fields to the FTP server. The same goes for downloads. This also works with documents and images stored with 360Works SuperContainer. Includes a built-in FTP user interface: If users are to have full FTP access to the server, there's no need to build those layouts or run an external application - a full-featured, 100% FileMaker FTP solution is included with the plugin. Pricing and availability Pricing for FTPeek starts at $195 for a 10-user workgroup license - less than $20 per user. There is a 10% discount for FMPug members (access discount codes from http://www.fmpug.com). Developer licenses and Enterprise licenses are available, as well as a free demo - check http://www.360works.com/ftpeek/ for more information. About 360Works Located in metro Atlanta, 360Works, a FileMaker Platinum Business Alliance member, has been providing FileMaker-based solutions for more than a decade. The company is a leading developer of both shrink-wrapped and custom FileMaker database design solutions for clients such as NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. , Bernard Hodes Group, US Marines, Make-A-Wish foundation and others. The company is credited for its forward-thinking solutions, dedication and unparalleled client service. For more information about 360Works, contact president Jesse Barnum at jesse@360Works.com or (770) 234-9293. |
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