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Are Dacons plug-ins compatible with FileMaker Server?

This depends of the particular plug-in. Please see the plug-in related section:

Mailit 4
MenuControl
ScriptFire
launch.it 2

Are Dacons plug-ins compatible with IWP (instant web publishing)?

This depends of the particular plug-in. Please see the plug-in related section:

Mailit 4
MenuControl
ScriptFire
launch.it 2

I cannot deploy the using AutoUpdate feature

Make sure the plug-in is located in appropriate folder at FileMaker Server:

Windows

To store plug-in files on a Windows server, create a folder in the AutoUpdate folder named after the plug-in, and a subfolder for each version of the plug-in. Store the plug-in file in the version subfolder.

Mac OS

To store plug-in files on a Mac OS server, create a folder in the AutoUpdate folder named after the plug-in, and a subfolder for each version of the plug-in. Store the plug-in file in the version subfolder.

Important To function properly on Mac OS, plug-ins and the folders in which they are stored must have the following file permissions:

To do this:
1. Launch the Terminal application ([hard disk]/Applications/Utilities/Terminal).
2. Navigate to the parent folder of the file or folder whose permissions you intend to change and enter the following at the command line:

chmod g+rx <filename or folder>

or

chmod g+wrx <filename or folder>

The g+rx is necessary because scripts and plug-ins must have the group read and executable bits enabled. Use the g+wrx form to permit write permission as well. Some plug-ins or scripts that use preferences or folders of additional files may require write permission to those files or folders.

Setting up Auto Update in your database

Import the Update scripts from the example database: AutoUpdate.zip

After updating the FileMaker keeps using the old version (MacOS)

Move the old plug-in to the Trash with 'Option' key pressed (delete locked items) and then copy the new plug-in to the Extension folder.