EasyDraw

EasyDraw
Take your app to the next level with drawing capabilities. Let users snap a picture with their mobile device and add markings on the fly. Or start with a blank canvas and let your imagination run wild.
Buy for €299
Easy to deploy
EasyDraw is available as an Add-On for FileMaker 19 or higher. Integrating powerful drawing capabilities to your file is as easy as drag & drop!

Lightweight
Simple but very powerful. Start with this compact add-on and expand it to a powerful integrated drawing tool tailored to your specific needs.
Example usage scenario’s:
- a construction workers draws a sketch of a building plan
- a gardener snaps a picture of a tree and tags the branches that need to be cut
- an insurance agent snaps a picture of a car and tags dents and scratches
- …
Contact us if you need assistance with your project.
Easy to edit
The metadata of each individual item in your drawing is stored in a text field (in JSON). You can load and edit existing drawings over and over again! It also allows you to search for and edit items in your drawing from within FileMaker.
New in Version 4.2:
We have just updated our popular EasyDraw add-on with some much-requested features:
- Snippets: build your own library of images, icons, or ‘stickers’ to add your drawings.
- Opacity: new opacity sliders let you add transparency to the line and fill colors.
- Customizable color palettes: the standard color palette can now be modified in settings and custom favorite colors are now preserved across drawings.
Works with Filemaker Pro, Go and Webdirect
Built for FileMaker 16 or later, EasyDraw works on MacOS, Windows and iOS. As from version 2.0 EasyDraw works on WebDirect with FileMaker Server 19!
Easy to deploy in older versions
If you want to use EasyDraw with FileMaker 16, 17, or 18 download this file. This version will NOT work with WebDirect and is not available as an add-on. You’ll need FileMaker 19 for that.
With FileMaker 16-18: just copy and paste a few objects to your app. To be precise: 1 table, 1 set of layout objects, and 1 script folder. Piece of cake. We explain in less than 10 minutes how this works in the video below.
FAQ
Where do I need to put the FileMaker 19 Add-On files after purchase?
To install the add-on, copy the EasyDraw folder to the appropriate location:
MacOS: Library/Application Support/FileMaker/Extensions/AddonModules
Windows: AppData\Local\FileMaker\Extensions\AddonModules
Does EasyDraw work in a runtime?
We’re sorry but no. Runtimes are deprecated for a long time and the newer features required for EasyDraw are not supported by runtimes.
Can you add images from the clipboard, like printscreens?
It is not possible to paste images directly in EasyDraw but you can save them first as image files and then drag those files onto the canvas.
Are images stored in containers? Can I choose external storage for containers?
Yes, the final result is stored in a standard FileMaker container field. You are free to choose the storage options.
I understand that WebDirect is limited to FileMaker 19 or later, but does EasyDraw work with FileMaker Pro or Go on FileMaker server 18?
Sure it does!
Can we use different layouts to use for the drawing canvas, depending on the situation?
Yes, you can have different canvas layouts and modify the ‘EasyDraw.StartEdit’ script to dispatch to the desired layout depending on the situation.
The buttons on the drawing canvas appear out of sight.
Double-check the ‘EasyDraw’ layouts. Make sure that the web viewer object on that layout does not exceed the boundaries of the layout size or your canvas will get clipped in Browse Mode.
When I open the demo up on my iPhone 12 Pro the popup window where the drawing takes place is so small, can I make the popup fill the screen on the iPhone?
Check the ‘settings’ screen. For use on a Phone, you might want to set the ‘Window style’ to ‘original’. The canvas will then appear in fullscreen.
Is it possible to edit the UI of the EasyDraw interface to match the colors and icons of my FileMaker solution?
The answer is yes. The JavaScript library we use for EasyDraw allows for almost unlimited customization. But to keep it ‘Easy’, we only expose a few options directly in FileMaker.
So, there are two options:
- If you’re not afraid to dive into JavaScript and CSS, you can adapt everything to your needs. Your license gives you full access to the source code.
- We have a lot of experience with this. You can hire us to change everything the way you want it. Send us your icon set and feature wish list and we’ll make it happen. We work with prepaid support packages.
Does the add-on works on Android?
Yes, with FileMaker Server 19 and WebDirect, you can use the add-on on Android devices with the Chrome browser.
How to rotate an image?
You can rotate an image in EasyDraw after inserting it, by following these steps:
- Disable the default ‘lock picture’ option in Settings
- Return to the main screen and choose ‘New drawing from picture’ or ‘New drawing from photo’ (iOS)
- Choose a picture/take a photo (iOS)
- Click on the image on the canvas
- Grab the rotate handle on top (the square) and drag to rotate the image.
- Save. Notice that the rotation angle is set in the metadata. You can change this angle directly there and the picture will load with the new rotation setting when re-opening the drawing canvas. This can be scripted if needed.
How do I unlock my add-on after purchase?
- Log in to the website
- Go to orders
- Choose the right order
- Download the demo file and the license file
- Hold OPTION (macOS) or SHIFT (Windows) while opening the file.
- Wait until the login screen appears.
- Enter the account and password mentioned in the license file.
Does EasyDraw support Apple Pencil on iOS?
Yes absolutely! Drawing with an Apple Pencil has always been possible but with the latest 3.1 updates, you can now also interact with the canvas toolbar buttons using your Apple Pencil.
Is EasyDraw compatible with FileMaker 18 or earlier?
Yes, we still have version 1 available for FileMaker 16-18. Version 3 is FileMaker 19 only.
Is there an EasyDraw version that works with both FileMaker 19 and older versions?
On macOS, you can continue using version 1 on FileMaker 19.
On Window, this is no longer the case since FileMaker 19.3.1.
As from V2 we were looking forward and we made full use of the new JavaScript capabilities of FM19. Until 19.3.1 our answer for backward compatibility was V1 which relied on the (less robust) script URL technique. This worked with versions 16 – 19.2.2
With 19.3.1, FileMaker started using Edge components in its webviewers on Windows and support for script URLs stopped. The only workaround on Windows, is upgrading all clients to FileMaker 19 or to stay on FileMaker 19.2.2 for backward compatibility with Filemaker 18 or older.
How to change the orientation of the drawing window from landscape to portrait?
Go to Settings and adjust canvas height and canvas width. If you want your canvas to adapt dynamically to the available screen space, you can do so via a script.
Can I just drag and drop from the EasyDraw demo to my layout or do I have to purchase it before I can test it inside my application?
The free demo file is fully functional and allows you to test every feature of EasyDraw before purchase. After purchase, you’ll receive full access to the demo file and a download link to the FileMaker 19 add-on. You can just drag and drop this add-on to your layout.
I would like to have EasyDraw always load with a specific, static background image for the user to be able to draw on or annotate on. Is that possible with EasyDraw?
Yes, this is a built-in feature that you can try in the free demo file.
Go to settings and choose your static background picture. Every new image canvas will load with that image in the background.
Can you use EasyDraw for webdirect on iPad with the purpose of collecting signatures?
Sure you can. EasyDraw works on an iPad with FileMaker Go or WebDirect and it contains a freehand drawing tool that can be used for signatures. Just set the default tool, desired stroke width, and color in preferences and you’re good to go.
Does EasyDraw work with PDF files?
Yes! There are two ways:
- Choose ‘Start from picture’ if you want to use the PDF as a background and add markings or
- drag a PDF document onto the blank canvas to add the PDF as an object.
In both cases, the FIRST page of the PDF will be used. EasyDraw does not (yet) support multi-page PDF files.
I receive an error: “The FMP protocol is not working properly…” on macOS (pre 19)
On pre-19 versions of FileMaker, EasyDraw uses the ‘fmp18’ protocol for FileMaker 18 and the ‘FMP’ protocol for earlier versions. Please check if these protocols work correctly on your Mac.
You might need to re-install FileMaker to fix this issue. Remember to restart your Mac after a new installation of FileMaker.
If we buy 1 license, will it work on all users? Or do we have to buy a license per user?
There is no limit on the number of users on the condition that you use one license of the add-on for one organization. If you want to deploy the add-on with a vertical solution across many organizations, then please let us know.