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Connections to external file sources

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Hi all,

Using "connections to external sources" in the M-Files Admin console, we have tried to configure a connection from our M-Files server to a public file folder on one of our PCs. The configuration seems to work, as the folder is presented in the M-Files client and we receive no error messages but none of the data within this location is available through the M-Files client.

Am I right in thinking that for this to work at all we will need to purchase and apply a licence for the M-Files Network Folder Connector? Or is there likely to be something I have done incorrectly with the config attached below?

Many thanks,
Pod.
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  • Hi Pod,
    Connection to external sources is on old M-Files feature that has nothing to do with the new IML based Network Folder Connector. It does not require additional licenses. Your configuration looks OK to me and should work if you have specified valid credentials for the connection, and if you have a proper filter in place (Include "*.*" if you want to show everything).
    So check what you have behind the "Set Account" and "Filter" buttons.
    BR, Karl
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  • Hi Pod,
    Connection to external sources is on old M-Files feature that has nothing to do with the new IML based Network Folder Connector. It does not require additional licenses. Your configuration looks OK to me and should work if you have specified valid credentials for the connection, and if you have a proper filter in place (Include "*.*" if you want to show everything).
    So check what you have behind the "Set Account" and "Filter" buttons.
    BR, Karl
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