fm-red

FileMaker + Node-RED

About

This repository acts a basic "getting started" guide for the new-to-Node-RED FileMaker developer.

Prerequisites

Before installing this package, make sure you have Node.js installed. If you do not have Node.js installed, visit the Node.js downloads page.

This project requires Node-RED to be installed globally on the machine. If you do not have Node-RED installed, check out the Installing with npm portion of the Getting Started Page.

This project makes use of the node-red-contrib-filemaker package. Please install this package before cloning the repository.

Installation

To clone this repository locally on your machine, open your terminal and type:

git clone https://github.com/softwarethatfits/fm-red.git && cd fm-red #This will clone and enter into the project

Next, install the needed dependencies with npm:

npm install #This will install any needed dependencies inside the project folder

Next, start up node red with:

node-red #This will boot up Node-RED

Loading the flow.json project file

If Node-RED does not automatically import the flow.json file contained in the ./fm-red folder, import the file from the Node-RED workspace using the hamburger menu (three horizontal bars stacked) in the top-right corner of the workspace: Import > select a file to import > (navigate to the fm-red folder you cloned) > flow.json > Upload.

🎉 Complete!

Way to go, you're all set up!

Helpful Links

• FileMaker and Node-RED Demo (Claris Devcon Presentation)
• Node-RED Library
• node-red-contrib-filemaker package
• Intro to cURL and FileMaker