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Download a copy of a FileMaker file

You can get a copy or a clone of any file running on your FileMaker Server. Otto will make a copy or a clone and send it back to you. You can use this with any HTTP client that can handle binary data. Note: this won't work in your browser or via Open URL.

GET /api/file/download/:filename

Query:

  • clone, set to 1 if you want a clone, otherwise you will get a copy

Example:

Performing a GET Request on the following URL will get a clone of the Contacts file from the specified server.

/api/file/download/Contacts?clone=1