fmMBSChecker

fmMBSChecker

What version do I need?

FileMaker code in.

fmMBSChecker

Min. MBS version out.

This little utility helps you find out which version of MBS Plugin you need for your code - and it’s pretty flexible!

What Version of MBS does this code need?

You can feed it

  • a single MBS ( "function" ) call
  • an entire calculation
  • a whole script text, for example copied straight from the MBS website

fmMBSChecker Screenshot of the MBS minimum Version analysis

You can even feed it…

  • script clipboard XML
    • just copy the scripts you want to check
    • the insert button will automatically convert to XML for you
  • a dump of the entire database
    • as Save as XML
    • or as DDR

Yes! You can discover the minimum MBS version for an entire solution in moments!

What MBS functions are used in this code?

Click the little (i) button.

Are the MBS functions compatible with my OS?

Incompatible functions are shown in the list in red.

MBS Functions List

fmMBSChecker also has a neat list of all MBS functions and the versions they were introduced in, including popup help and links to the documentation.

fmMBSChecker Screenshot of the MBS functions list

Get + Check MBS function documentation in-app

An now you can instantly copy and check MBS example code from the MBS website in 3 clicks

Check example code directly from popover MBS function documentation

Update now

Plus there’s an [Update now] button to update the list automatically from the MBS website, giving you access to the new functions as soon as a new version is released.

😎 nice!