Troi Serial Plug-in is copyright 1999 of Troi Automatisering. All rights reserved (13-10-1999).
Thank you for your interest in Troi Serial Plug-in. This plug-in adds functions to access the serial ports to FileMaker Pro 4.0 (or higher). This plug-in is compatible with FileMaker 5.0.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLING A (TROI) PLUG-IN FOR THE FIRST TIME.
-For Macintosh: put the file "Troi Serial Plug-in" from the folder "MacOS Plug-in" into the
"FileMaker Extensions" folder in the FileMaker Pro folder. If you have installed previous
versions of this plug-in, you must remove them first.
-For Windows: put the file "trserial.fmx" from the directory "Windows Plug-in" into the "SYSTEM"
subdirectory in the FileMaker Pro directory. If you have installed previous versions of this
plug-in, you must remove them first.
You may want to install other plug-ins before proceeding. Then (re)start FileMaker Pro. You can now open the file "SeriExpl.fp3" to see how to use the plug-in's functions.
There is also a Function Overview in this file.
Warning:
There is a problem in FileMaker 4.0v1. Please make sure that all plug-ins that are in the folder "FileMaker Extensions" are enabled in the preferences (Under Edit/ Preferences/ Application/ Plug-ins). Make sure all plug-ins have a cross before their name. Remove plug-ins you don't use from the "FileMaker Extensions" folder. Windows users find the plug-ins in the "SYSTEM" subdirectory in the FileMaker Pro 4.0 directory. NB: This bug is fixed in version 5.0, 4.1 and in 4.0v2 and later.
What Troi Serial Plug-in can do for you:
This plug-in can read and write to any serial port that is available on your computer.
Troi Serial Plug-in was designed and implemented by Peter Baanen of Troi Automatisering <peter@troi.nl>.
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 a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
Tel: +31-172-426606
Fax: +31-172-470539
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. Our software will also be posted (with ± a week delay) to info-mac (and its mirrors). Go to: <http://www.pht.com/info-mac> or <http://hyperarchive.lcs.mit.edu/HyperArchive.html>.
System Requirements
This software should be able to run on any machine that is able to run FileMaker Pro 4.0 or later. Of course you need a copy of FileMaker Pro, this should be a version 4.0v1 or later. This may be the US version or any other localization.
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 licenced version.
Use Troi Serial Plug-in at your own risk:
Although Troi Serial 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 Serial Plug-in.
We like to hear feedback on the benefits and shortcomings of the plug-in. Please include the platform and operating system in your suggestions and comments.
What are the costs?
Troi Serial plug-in has the following pricing:
New licenses
1-9 users licenses (Mac OS): US$ 69 per user
1-9 users licenses (Windows): US$ 69 per user
10-24 user licenses (Mac and/or Windows): US$ 49 per user
25-100 user licenses (Mac and/or Windows): US$ 39 per user
100-999 user licenses (Mac and/or Windows): US$ 19 per user
1000 or more users licenses (Mac and/or Windows): US$ 10 per user
Developer license (Mac OS): US$ 250
Developer license (Windows): US$ 250
Developer license (Mac and Windows): US$ 400
Upgrades from previous versions
Previous license upgrade price
Single license (Mac OS): US$ 25 per user
Single license (Windows): US$ 25 per user
Site license (Mac OS): US$ 9 per user
Site license (Windows): US$ 9 per user
Worldwide license (Mac OS): US$ 9 per user
Worldwide license (Windows): US$ 9 per user
X-plat Developer license to Mac OS Developer license US$ 70
X-plat Developer license to Windows Developer license US$ 70
X-plat Developer license to X-platform Dev. license US$ 100
How to pay?
Paying for a license is easy. There are 3 ways to pay:
1) Pay via Kagi Online at <http://order.kagi.com/?5i>
2) Pay via Waves in Motion online at <http://www.wmotion.com/>
3) Pay Troi Automatisering directly (only for users in the Netherlands)
1) Pay via Kagi Online
Kagi is a trustworthy payment service which handles payment for a lot of users and software authors . As of end of Nov 1997 Kagi already processed 338505 payments. Kagi has a web page where you can pay via Credit Card. Point your web browser at <http://order.kagi.com/?5i> Fill in the form and follow the instructions.
3) Pay via Waves in Motion
This Troi plug-in is also distributed by Waves in Motion. Waves in Motion has a web page where you can pay via Credit Card and directly download a full working version after payment. Point your web browser at <http://www.wmotion.com/Products.html>. Fill in the form and follow the instructions.
3) Pay Troi Automatisering directly
(only for users in The Netherlands)
Please use option 1 or 2 (Pay Kagi) if you live outside the Netherlands.
But if you live in The Netherlands you can pay to:
Bank Name: Postbank NV, Amsterdam
Postgiro Account number: 72.29.209
Troi Automatisering
Vuurlaan 18
2408 NB Alphen a/d Rijn
The Netherlands
If you pay directly to our account: Please always email us first for the current rates, and also email us the details of what you have paid.
NOTE: When you pay from the Netherlands you need to add VAT to the price.
Protection and Unlocking the plug-in
Troi Serial Plug-in has a protection scheme. After you pay Troi Automatisering will tell you how to indicate to Troi Serial 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 ‘unregistered’ warning is replaced by your name.
- the startup delay (which is longer after 30 days of use) and the OK button will be removed.
If you find a bug, please report this by e-mail: peter@troi.nl. 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 plug-ins, so be sure to check our web site for new versions.
Versions
2.0 (13-10-1999)
- Made compatible with FileMaker 5.0
- Added Active X support for Script Triggering
- Added Apple event support for Script Triggering
- Added Control function, which can Temporary suspend the datastream. (Ideal for continuous devices).
- Added Wait for string function, which can wait for a specific character before triggering.
1.0 (23-2-1999)
- Added Serial-ToASCII function, which takes one or more numbers and converts them to their ASCII characters.
- Fixed a bug on Mac OS machines, which caused parameters to parse incorrectly. For example with the Serial-open command, settings parameters like "-baud=1200" would not to be interpretted right, causing to default it to 9600 baud.
