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Change Log

Dec 28, 2023 (1.23a)

Base Code update 5.02a – Fixed start time to properly show updated configuration on the configuration page.

Dec 5, 2023 (1.23)

Add-On update –

Action script updates:

  • Fixed auto-enter fields for time and lat/lng which the add-on process had commented out.
  • Filtering by resource missing variable that allows for multiple data sources ($source_num)
  • Filtering by resource calculation fixed
  • Converting timestamps to times didn’t always work properly on some international versions of FileMaker. Updated method by using text functions instead.

March 3, 2022 (1.21)

Add-On update – Updated Action script: Resource value list to pull from resource field instead of first value list on layout.

April 7, 2022 (no version # change)

Add-On update – changed $query_on_server to false by default (soSIMPLE Calendar Action Script). Running on server doesn’t take calendar filters into account when querying events.

January 10, 2021

Add-On full update 1.2

(requires a new download from our web site)

  • Perform Script on Server optional when loading events
  • Populate global fields optional
  • Show progress bar when loading events
  • Added support for multiple data sources.

October 1, 2021

Basecode version 5.02

  • UI cleaned and simplified
  • Improved responsive behavior for tablets and mobile
  • Added support for showSpinner() and hideSpinner() to show progress updates
  • Added support for iCal data sources

Add-on full update 1.1

  • Optimized Action Script
  • Now using value list instead of resource table to grab a list of resources (and IDs) for calendar.
  • Renamed scripts and tables with “sos_” prefix to keep them unique when adding to your file.

January 11, 2021

Basecode version 5.02
(can be updated using the “Update/Register” button in your “soSIMPLE Calendar Settings” layout)

  • Remove flashing when drag edits are made
  • More than two resources showing properly
  • Added “Support” button option
  • WebDirect Navigation area disappearing
  • International date & time format cleaned up (req. full Add-on update)
  • Improved startup experience by sending Add-on ID through web viewer instead of setting it using tooltip (req. full Add-on update)

Add-On full update 1.03
(requires a new download from our web site)

  • Info button on MS Windows not showing properly
  • International date & time format cleaned up
  • Update/Register process cleanup
  • Windows layout object wrapping
  • Add-on ID through web viewer

Previous Updates:

  • November 2, 2020
  • October 29, 2020
  • October 16, 2020
  • October 14, 2020
  • October 9, 2020 – initial release

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soSIMPLE Calendars compared

What’s the difference between the two soSIMPLE Calendar products?

soSIMPLE Calendar Add-On was released October, 2020.

soSIMPLE Calendar is now known as soSIMPLE Calendar Server Powered.

Our flagship product, now known as soSIMPLE Calendar Server-Powered, uses FileMaker to work with your calendar in a web viewer.

soSIMPLE Calendar Add-On uses the same codebase, but has been reengineered as a FileMaker 19 Add-On. We’ve simplified the FileMaker scripts and added many useful utility functions.

Here’s a birds-eye view of how the two products compare.

Calendar Add-OnServer-Powered

Common Features
Single one-time purchase for your all your users
No internet connection required
Calendar embedded into your custom app
Timelines & Resource Views
Google Maps View
Schedule unscheduled tasks by dragging
Background & blocking events
After-hours events indicator
Many end user configuration tweaks
Calendar setup, configuration and customization
Customizable code (using JavaScript & CSS)
Use your own FileMaker event layouts and workflow in FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go
Live code updates from soSIMPLE servers

soSIMPLE Calendar Add-on
Use your own event layouts and workflow in FileMaker WebDirect, just like Pro & Go
Multiple user-selectable calendars
30-second installation, 5 minute integration
All required code included in your file
Runs the same whether your file is hosted or not
Custom date formats
More control of your calendar using FileMaker scripting and new utility functions
Observes security of logged in user when displaying events
Navigation control and feedback using FileMaker scripts

soSIMPLE Calendar Server-Powered
Requires FileMaker Server
Publish to the web without WebDirect, includes web-based authentication and url event filtering
Show your FileMaker events in iCal-compatible calendar, such as Outlook, Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, includes url event filtering
Show iCal-sourced data in your soSIMPLE Calendar
Several printable views – Month, Week, Day & Resources
Interface builder includes formatting and custom menus
Multiple themes