Ideally, the FileMaker Server software runs on a stand-alone computer (to handle the work load) and must be powered on at all times.įor a Multi-Site setup, each location logs into their FrameReady in such a way that Work Orders can be separated by location. For each computer that needs to use FrameReady, it first uses FileMaker Pro and then opensĪ remote connection to your FileMaker Server. Performance may vary with the speed of their internet connection. Off-site computers must make a connection, to that server, over their internet connection. Ideally, the server is located at the busiest location (so it may take advantage of local area network speeds) and is given a static IP address so that it is accessible from outside the local area network. While under remote control, the Guest/client computer may not be accessible to local users.įileMaker Server can easily make FrameReady available to all the other computers and is considered the best option overall. There are a variety of programs available that can do this. The remote computer, when connected to the Guest/client computer, can see it's screen and control it's mouse/keyboard. Remote Desktop software is installed one of the Guest/client computers and on the remote, off-site computer. If you use remote desktop software, then you can 'dial into' your FrameReady computer.

There is a real risk of losing or overwriting data when moving the modified data files back to the original computer. Not recommended: While you could copy the FrameReady database files to another computer (which can be opened with FileMaker Pro), we do not consider this a 'best practice.' However, if this is the Host / Server computer, then no Guest computers can open FrameReady. If your FrameReady is installed on a laptop, then you can easily take it with you for remote work. There are several ways to access your FrameReady from a remote, off-site computer, that is, a computer not in the shop.

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