These instructions are for customers using FileMaker Server as the host of the Crate Pro files. Do not use for peer-to-peer configurations.
You'll need:
FileMaker Pro installation file
FileMaker license key or your FileMaker certificate file
Crate Pro 6 Activation file - check the number of CAL listed on this file. If you have changed the quantity since your last activation and its less than what you show in Preferences, you must remove computers or you will be locked out.
Open Crate Pro from an existing client computer.
- In Preferences > Licensing > Overview tab: Confirm the number of CAL - client access licenses available for this database. (Not DAL which are the concurrent connections)
- Open Preferences > Licensing > Devices tab: If there are fewer computers listed than licenses available, you can install FileMaker Pro on the new computer and point to the main Crate Pro file to register a shortcut. (Not Resources or Data Shared). If the user has a user account they can login.
If the Devices tab shows the full number of listed computers as in the Overview tab and in your Crate Pro 6 Activation text file, you will need to remove computer(s) from the list to not exceed the CAL (client count) Please ensure you follow all steps to avoid being locked out:
- Crate Pro and FileMaker is closed on the computer being removed from Devices tab: From a client that will not be removed, open Crate Pro - go to Preferences > Licensing > Devices: locate the line item with the computer being removed and click on the red X to delete that computer
- Uninstall FileMaker Pro from the computer that was deleted (do this before you install FileMaker Pro on the new computer)
- Install the FIleMaker Pro onto the new computer: Version Compatibility
- Use a FileMaker Pro license key for all versions of FIleMaker Pro up to FileMaker Pro 16
- Use a FileMaker certificate file for all versions of FileMaker from 17 to current
- Open FileMaker Pro on the new client
- For FileMaker Pro 16 and older: In the Launch window, click on the HOSTS tab: locate the server.
- For FileMaker Pro 17 and current: Click on Favorites > Add App > From Hosts: locate the server
- Click on the main Crate Pro 6 file to create a shortcut (NOT Data Share or Resources)
- Double click on the new short cut and log in normally.
- You may need to copy/paste the entire block of data in your CP6 Activation file, depending on your security settings
Customers without maintenance that need any of the files or keys will need to purchase replacements. In some cases, an expired Crate Pro 6 activation file will work for the purpose of transfer and a temporary active one may not be needed. SInce your own systems security will determine this,if you don't have a maintenance plan, we suggest trying your existing file first.