Accessing aACE Without a Launcher

Overview

For successfully working with this guide, you should:

• Have FileMaker 17 or later installed on your computer.
• Verify with your system administrator which version of FileMaker your organization is using.
• Ask your system administrator for the host IP address or domain needed for the Network File Path.

Using Hosted Access in FileMaker 17+

At times you may not be able to directly access aACE, including: 

• When you do not have access to an aACE launcher
• When your server does not have a valid SSL security certificate installed

In these kinds of situations, use the following steps to log in using hosted access in FileMaker 17 and later:

1. Click the Finder, then select Applications and open the FileMaker folder.
   

2. Double-click the FileMaker launcher.
   

3. In FileMaker, select File > Hosts > Show Hosts… .
   

4. On the Launch Center's tab for Hosts, click the Plus icon to add a host.
   

5. At the dialog, enter the domain and host name provided by your system administrator.
   Note: The usual filename for an aACE 4 solution is "aACE" while an aACE 5 solution is "aACEv5v0".
   

6. Click Save.
   The aACE launch icon displays in your Hosts dialog.
   

7. Double-click the aACE launch icon and continue logging in to aACE.

Troubleshooting Access

If your computer displays an error message about verifying the identity of your aACE network file path: 

1. Mark the flag for “Always permit connection to this host.”
2. Click Connect.