Write-backs for MySQL and Filemaker syncing
This is about a Filemaker Server <--> MySQL sync setup. I have two fields, serialNumber and writeBackNumber, and an altogether separate primaryKey that isn't used for this part. If I create a...
View ArticleSync Fails to complete on Update from 2.4 to 2.6
Upgraded from 2.4 to 2.6 and MS has failed to sync again. It deleted all records in synced tables then it crashed my server. I restarted it but think I need to flush out records in a specific table in...
View ArticleSSL Error on Setup?
When trying to setup MirrorSync 3 on a 2 machine deployment with separate internal and external addresses, I get an error saying that "XXXXXX.coe.drexel.edu is not a valid address for MirrorSync...
View ArticleError 6 - Could not create record
I'm using the trial version. I tested it with a copy of the database and it works great on an iPad and on a MacBook Pro. I am now testing it with the live database. It works great on the MacBook,...
View ArticleCustom Primary Keys
On the setup screen where we specify primary keys in 2.6, there is a column labeled "Custom PK" that accepts a SQL statement. The help button for that column doesn't do anything and I was unable to...
View ArticleMaking some records one-way only
Suppose I have my sync set up as two-way between FMS and MS-SQL.. I want all records/changes going from FMS to SQL, but I may not want all SQL changes/additions coming back to FMS.. It seems a...
View ArticleSwitching Sync Direction
Currently have sync bi directional - but plan to switch it from spoke > hub for one table , if I switch that in the configuration do I need to recopy scripts and have end users re-download a new...
View ArticleServer to Server Schedule
Hi Jesse for one project I am getting specs on I am thinking of having custom server to server sync using their API's however the only option in MS is to have it run on a loop, in seconds can that...
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Error unmarshalling return; nested exception is: java.io.EOFException
Halfway through a Reset Sync the sync stopped with an "Error: java.io.EOFException" in the status area. Upon retrying and restarting MirrorSync, every action results in the "error unmarshalling...
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Custom script not restricting records
Just upgraded to MS3 but I cannot get it on one table to respect the custom find request to only find a subset of records date +- today - I've got the custom f it's trying to sync 15k records... If...
View ArticleSync is not setting properly
I created a record on iPad and the examDate field is today, after it syncs the same field on the host version is yesterdays date. And yet subsequent sync says they are sync and no changes yet they are...
View ArticleTruncate Table
I guess the script is written for backwards compatibility but if we could guarantee FMP15 Server/Client would the sync perform better if it was using the Truncate Table function? Even have it in a...
View ArticleDownload Database URL Link - Duration
Hi, When I create a link for my users to download a full copy of the database (multiple files), is the link good forever? Or are there any circumstances under which I should create a new link after,...
View ArticleMultiple Users, Concurrent Syncs
Hi, I am trying to manage user expectations. What is the expected behavior when multiple users try to sync at the same time. Is it a consecutive line with users queued up to sync once the previous...
View ArticleGotchas when Server and Client database open on client at the same time?
Hi, I have remote users syncing local copies of a database on their MacBooks to a server here at the office. The users come into the office from time-to-time. They may have the network version of the...
View ArticleMirrorSync 3 upgrade question
I'd like to try the new MS3 before upgrading. I know the installation directions say it's possible to run both, and to change the install name to something like mirrorsync3. Do I need to change the...
View Articlemulti sync configurations on one file
Hey Jesse So I have been playing with the new version and have discovered something that I do not see any documentation on. So I am curious if this is a good idea or not. It seems to be working very...
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What is the "Admin account password" during initial offline sync?
The tutorial video by Sarah Mulligan stated that when a user synchronizes the offline file the first time before making any modifications, that they must "Enter the 'Admin' account passwordâ¦". I...
View ArticleLive Development
plan to later in the week make some alterations to a solution which is the same database that gets cloned and sent out to end users. There will be some new fields added and some fields will be...
View ArticleSwitching Sync Methods Guided Recommendations
Currently on MS 3.v2 upgrade went fine copied script steps into the files currently using XML method for sync. do end users need a new clone and re-sync? what happens to users who have the old v1...
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