Troi Encryptor Plug-in™ 2.5.2

Troi Encryptor Plug-in is copyright 1998-2007 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (September 25th, 2007).
 
Thank you for your interest in the Troi Encryptor Plug-in. This FileMaker Pro™ Plug-in adds encryption and decryption functions to FileMaker Pro. It also can make message digests (MD5 and SHA1) and adds text encoding functions, like Base64.

This cross-platform plug-in is compatible with FileMaker Pro 9, FileMaker Pro 8.x and FileMaker Pro 7 and is using the native FileMaker 7 API. Finally you can do things you thought were still impossible to do with FileMaker Pro. Make your databases more secure by using this plug-in!

NB: Troi Encryptor Plug-in is the successor for the Troi Coding Plug-in.

Recommended reading

Please read the FileMaker 6 Conversion Note, which explains how to convert from older FileMaker Pro 6 databases.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING A (TROI) PLUG-IN FOR THE FIRST TIME.

• For Macintosh: put the file "Troi_Encryptor.fmplugin" from the folder "Mac OS Plug-in" into the "Extensions" folder in the FileMaker Pro 9 folder (or the FileMaker Pro 8.x or 7 folder). If you have installed previous versions of this plug-in, you must remove them.
• For Windows: put the file "Troi_Encryptor.fmx" from the directory "Windows Plug-in" into the "Extensions" subdirectory in the FileMaker Pro 9 directory (or FileMaker Pro 8.x or 7 directory). If you have installed previous versions of this plug-in, you must remove them.

You may want to install other plug-ins before proceeding. Then (re)start FileMaker Pro. The Troi Encryptor Plug-in will display a dialog box, indicating that it is loading and showing the registration status. You can now open the file "All Encryptor Examples.fp7" to see how to use the plug-in's functions.

What Troi Encryptor Plug-in can do for you

The encryption functions make it possible to securely store data into FileMaker Pro fields. Or you can create digests: this allows you to check if text has not been changed, by comparing a new digests with a stored digest. Furthermore the plug-in offers compression and functions to safely transport data via email.

Who wrote it?

Troi Encryptor Plug-in was designed and implemented by Peter Baanen of Troi Automatisering. You can visit the Troi web site at: http://www.troi.com/ for additional information.

Troi may also be reached by postal mail at:

Troi Automatisering
Vuurlaan 18
2408 NB Alphen aan den Rijn
The Netherlands

Tel: +31 172-42 66 06
Fax: +31-172-47 05 39
Email: info@troi.com

Note that due to spam we have to filter incoming email. It might happen that non-spam email is filtered out too. If you have sent an email and you don't get an answer, try to send another email, slightly differently formulated and include the word "FileMaker" in the body text.

Where can I get the latest version and more information?

The latest versions of our software are available for downloading at our web site:
http://www.troi.com/
Here you will also find late breaking information, company information, FileMaker tips and more.

System requirements

System requirements Mac

Mac OS X 10.3.9 for PowerPC-based Macs or Mac OS X 10.4.5 for Intel-based Macs

System requirements Windows

Intel-compatible computer, Pentium III 500MHz or higher
Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4), or Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or Windows Vista

FileMaker requirements

FileMaker Pro 7 or FileMaker Developer 7.
FileMaker Pro 8 or FileMaker Advanced 8 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 8.5 or FileMaker Advanced 8.5 or higher.
FileMaker Pro 9 or FileMaker Advanced 9 or higher.

Troi Encryptor Plug-in version 2.5.2 does NOT run on versions prior to FileMaker Pro 7.0. If you need to run on versions prior to FileMaker Pro 7: see our web site for the Troi Coding Plug-in, which runs on FileMaker 6, 5.x and 4.x.

Troi Encryptor Plug-in is a commercial product

You can try-before-you-buy. This means that you are free and invited to test the plug-in 30 days before you pay. You may also make copies of the original and complete package (including this Read Me file) and distribute it to customers, friends etc. However, you may not distribute a modified or licensed version.

Use Troi Encryptor Plug-in at your own risk

Although Troi Encryptor Plug-in was tested carefully, we can not be responsible for any damages resulting from using this software. Also please try it out on a test database. Your system may be using an extension (unknown to us) that interferes with the proper functioning of Troi Encryptor Plug-in.

We like to hear feedback on the benefits and shortcomings of the plug-in. Please include the FileMaker version, the platform and operating system in your suggestions and comments.

What are the costs?

Troi Encryptor Plug-in 2.5 has the following pricing:

Note: if you still develop in FileMaker 6: the registration won't work in the 1.6 version. However with your purchase of a 2.5 license, we can provide a free licence for the 1.6 version. Please request this by email.

Upgrades from previous versions

You need to use a new 2.5 version of the registration. If you bought a license for Troi Encryptor Plug-in on or after February 15th, 2005 the upgrade is FREE! Note: the 2.5 version needs a new registration string. We have emailed all eligible customers a new registration string. Contact us if you have not received yours.

If you bought a license (for Troi Coding Plug-in) before February 15th, 2005 you will need to upgrade to use the Encryptor version 2.5.

All Troi Plug-ins are available for Macintosh and Windows. When ordering please indicate for which platform you are ordering.

How to pay?

Paying for a license is easy. We have several ways to pay. More information on this can be found on the order page on our web site: http://www.troi.com/software/order.html. You can pay online via credit card or via Kagi, who also accept checks and cash.

Protection and unlocking the application

Troi Encryptor Plug-in has a protection scheme. After you pay Troi Automatisering will tell you how to indicate to Troi Encryptor Plug-in that you have paid the license fee.

If you do not have an e-mail address, please enter your complete postal address and remember, we do not know what country you live in so please enter that into the postal address also.

After you've supplied the payment data the following is changed:

• the not registered warning is replaced by your name.
• the flash screen that shows at the first time the plug-in is used is removed. Of course also the delay (which is longer after 30 days of use) will be removed.
• the plug-in no longer stops working after 42 minutes.

Bug reports and wish list

If you find a bug, please report this by e-mail: info@troi.com. If you have any comments or other functions that you think need to be added, please notify us! We have a lot of ideas for this plug-in, so be sure to check our web site for new plug-ins and improved versions.

And please pay for software you keep using, so that the wish list becomes reality.

Versions

You can find what has been changed in this and previous version of Troi Encryptor Plug-in in the separate file: Release_notes.htm.

Please don't forget to read the FileMaker 6 Conversion Note, which explains how to convert from FileMaker Pro 6 databases.

Thanks for supporting our software!

Peter Baanen