Overview of Database Preferences

aACE's Database preferences allow you to manage your server's IT preferences. Navigate from Main Menu > System Admin > System Preferences > Database tab. 

Note: You must click Edit to update most of these settings and preferences.

1. Database Management 

You can configure preferences for managing your server through the flags and fields found in this section.

• Enable Perform Script on Server (PSoS) — For more information, please read the FileMaker help guide on the Perform Script on Server action.
• FMS External Authentication — For more information, please read the FileMaker help guide on External Authentication for Database Access. 
• System Type field — Specifies what type of system your server is.
• Default Password field — Specifies the default password for your system.
  This password will be used when a user resets their password.
• Server IP Address field — Specifies the server's IP address.

2. Launcher 

You can configure the launcher file for your server here:

1. Click Edit. 
2. Click the Add () icon in the Launcher section. 
3. Select your file at the file selector, then click Insert. 

To download a copy of the launcher file to your computer, click the launcher file image.

3. Plugins

Any plugins your server uses can be configured here. To set up a new plugin, click Edit in the header bar. To test plugins, stay in non-Edit mode and click the Test button for the desired plugin.

4. Edit Printouts 

System printouts can be added, edited, or removed. To modify a printout, stay in non-Edit mode and select a printout from the drop-down list. Click the Pencil icon (), then enter Layout mode to edit the selected printout.

5. Reset Data 

If needed, various kinds of resets can be done for your server. You can reset transaction data or perform an entire system reset.