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WebView.Passwords.Install
Installs the plugin functions which watch for password requests on a WebViewer.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| WebView | 6.3 | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No | ❌ No |
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| WebViewerRef | Either the Web Viewer Object Name or the Web Viewer ID as returned by "WebView.FindByName" function. | "web" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Installs the plugin functions which watch for password requests on a WebViewer.The plugin keeps a list of passwords and provides them to WebViewer on request.
The standard password dialog may not show up. So on use this for automated website loading.
Our password feature is for HTTP Authentication, not for login forms.
Supported for WebKit 2.x (FileMaker 16 Mac) with plugin version 7.3.
Examples
Set password and open webpage asking for it:
Set Variable [$r; Value:MBS("WebView.Passwords.Install"; "web")]
Set Variable [$r; Value:MBS("WebView.Passwords.Set"; "192.168.2.103"; "admin"; "webcam123")]
Set Web Viewer [Object Name: "web"; URL: "http://192.168.2.103/main.htm"]
See also
Release notes
- Version 13.2
- Fixed a bug for WebView.Passwords.Install not installing the event.
- Version 7.3
- Added support for FileMaker 16 for WebView.Passwords.Install function.
Example Databases
Blog Entries
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 13.2pr4
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 7.3pr1
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 6.3pr4
This function does not need a paid license.
Created 24th June 2016, last changed 2nd November 2021
