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| FDMTA_R2 | 2020-06-16 | ||
| FDMTA_R1 | 2020-06-14 | ||
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The Filemaker Data Migration Tool (FDMT) is a command line tool published by Filemaker that facilitates the migration of data from an existing production database to a new clone version of the same database. For more information refer to: https://support.claris.com/s/article/New-FileMaker-data-migration-tool?language=en_US The problem with the FDMT is that it is a command line tool which requires long and complicated instructions to execute. It can take several attempts and a lot of time to get the exact instruction you need. The Filemaker Data Migration Tool Automator is tool for simplifying the use of the FDMT. The Filemaker Data Migration Tool Automator is a Filemaker database which makes it easy to create the command line syntax and calls the terminal scripts for the Filemaker Data Migration Tool. It simplifies the selection of the migration files, enter usernames and passwords and directs them to the FDMT. The Filemaker Data Migration Tool Automator does not include the actual FDMT which must be obtained from Filemaker through their FileMaker Developer Subscription. However if you are not a member there are shared copies floating around the internet. Filemaker Data Migration Tool Automator is intended to run locally on your computer with Filemaker Pro 16 or later. It works on both Windows and MacOS versions. Note that the Filemaker Data Migration Tool Automator requires the Base Elements plugin to be installed. It is available for free from here: https://baseelementsplugin.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/115002990887 Special thanks to Nicholas Orr! Instructions: 1) Select the migration tool - Points the automator at the FDMT terminal script file on your computer. 2) Select Clone File 3) Select Source File 4) Enter usernames and passwords for the clone and source files 5) Generate command 6) Execute command If you prefer you can copy and paste the generated command into a terminal window to execute. However the mac version will require some minor editing as it contains some escape "\" characters needed for AppleScript. One thing to be aware of is that some special characters such as $ may not work properly. So if you use these in the passwords etc you may need to change them.