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Claris FileMaker and Dacons Mailit:
Full Email Workflows Inside FileMaker
Mailit extends FileMaker from basic sending to full inbox workflows (IMAP/POP/SMTP), automation, and secure email features. Mailit now adds 171 email functions to FileMaker®.
1) What you can do at all (scope of email integration)
Mailit is built to send, receive and manage email directly inside FileMaker—no external email app required.
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| Send email from FileMaker | ✅ | ✅ |
| Receive email (IMAP) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Receive email (POP3) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Manage email inside FileMaker (mailbox workflows) | ❌ | ✅ |
| No external email application required | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| Works with FileMaker Server scripts | ⚙️ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
2) Modern authentication (OAuth) and practical setup
Mailit includes OAuth implementation guides (General + Google + Microsoft) and a working example flow based on a local web server + WebView redirect. OAuth 2.0 General.pdf, OAuth 2.0 Google.pdf, OAuth 2.0 Microsoft.pdf,
This reduces the “figure it out yourself” burden and gives developers a repeatable pattern.
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| OAuth 2.0 supported for mail auth | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| OAuth guides included in download package | ❌ | ✅ |
| Local redirect handling for OAuth (“localhost”) | ❌ | ✅ |
| OAuth HTML page included (Mailit Assets) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Token refresh pattern shown in examples | ❌ | ✅ |
| Provider setup step-by-step | ❌ | ✅ |
| Provider policy dependency (IMAP/SMTP may be blocked) | 🔒 | 🔒 |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
3) Email composition & sending quality
Mailit goes beyond simple sending with HTML templates/layout tools, a WebViewer-based HTML editor, background sending, and multiple attachments via drop zones.Mailit 10 Manual.pdf
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| HTML email sending workflows | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| HTML editor for composing (WebViewer) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Inline images + drag & drop in editor | ❌ | ✅ |
| Background sending (keep app responsive) | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| Sending via FileMaker Server with TLS 1.2/1.3 | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| Multiple attachments via drop zones | ⚙️ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
4) Receiving, filtering, and mailbox automation
Mailit supports “mailbox-first” workflows: checking message info before downloading, server-side cleanup via rules, and IMAP folder sync patterns. Mailit 10 Manual.pdf
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| Check sender/subject/size before download | ❌ | ✅ |
| Download full message via IMAP/POP3 | ❌ | ✅ |
| Implement server-side spam rules / delete messages on server | ❌ | ✅ |
| Import raw message text into FileMaker | ❌ | ✅ |
| IMAP retrieve + upload / folder sync workflows | ❌ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
5) Security features for professional use
Mailit explicitly supports OAuth 2.0 + TLS 1.2/1.3, and security standards including PGP and S/MIME for email and attachments. Mailit 10 Manual.pdf
his is a practical differentiator if you operate in regulated environments or want stronger customer trust.
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| SSL/TLS secure connections | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| TLS 1.2 / 1.3 for sending via Server | ⚙️ | ✅ |
| PGP encryption (email + attachments) | ❌ | ✅ |
| S/MIME encryption (email + attachments) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Digital signatures | ❌ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
6) Sending infrastructure options (scale & deliverability
Mailit supports sending through Amazon SES and SES statistics, which can matter for deliverability and high-volume workflows. Mailit 10 Manual.pdf
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| Relay emails via Amazon SES | ❌ | ✅ |
| Amazon SES statistics | ❌ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
7) Time-to-value: examples, starter solutions, and support assets
Mailit ships with open source example files and documentation to customize solutions quickly. Mailit 10 Manual.pdf
Your download package also includes a Read First quick setup and the installer database (Install Plug-in.fmp12) with an Install Assets step. Read First.pdf
| Capability | FileMaker native | with Mailit |
|---|---|---|
| Open source example files + detailed docs | ❌ | ✅ |
| Quick install via installer database | ❌ | ✅ |
| “Install Assets” step included (needed for OAuth editor assets) | ❌ | ✅ |
| Trial period available | ❌ | ✅ |
| Trial notice removed after registration | ❌ | ✅ |
Legend: ✅ built-in • ⚙️ possible but requires significant scripting/workarounds • ❌ not available natively • 🔒 depends on provider policy
In short:
If you only need basic sending, native FileMaker may be sufficient. If you need inbound email workflows (IMAP/POP3), automation, OAuth guidance, HTML tooling, and security features, Mailit is purpose-built for that.
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