ScriptCase FAQ

This FAQ is supplemental documentation to the man pages.

What is the ScriptCase?

The ScriptCase is a powerful database-driven WEB-applications generator.

Is possible to create a whole system with ScriptCase?

Yes, from the logon screen, to advanced reports, data input forms, business logic coding, all you need to write a complex application, you can do it using ScriptCase

In wich language are the applications generated ?

The application's source code is PHP/ JavaScript / Html

What are the supported databases?

Oracle, MS-SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, Informix, ProstGreSQL, Access, Interbase, Firebird and others ODBC or OLEDB patterns.

In which operating systems the generated programs can run ?

Linux, Windows 98/ME/2000/2003/XP/VISTA, IBM I5 and any other OS with a PHP-enabled web server.

What are the requirements to run ScriptCase?

A web server (Apache, IIS, Sambar, Abyss, PWS, Xitami, etc) enabled to run PHP Scripts and the Zend Optimizer.

In which language was the ScriptCase developped?

PHP and JavaScript, so the development environment is a web application acessible from any web-browser

How can i access the development area?

Directly through a web browser (IE, Mozilla, Opera, etc) accessing the Web server where ScriptCase has been installed.

Can I access the development area through internet?

Yes, if the Web server where the ScriptCase is installed is accessible externally

How does the security control of the developers work?

There is a management session where the developers can be registered, be associated to work groups and security politics are defined.

Does the applications generated by ScriptCase can be published or exported to another WEB-Server, independent from ScriptCase?

Yes, the generated php source code is completely independet from the ScriptCase, all you need is a PHP-enabled WEB server.

Can I create links between the generated applications?

Yes, you can create isolated applications and then connect them.

How can I mantain the created applications? Should I edit the source code directly ?

No, all changes can be made using the ScriptCase with no editing directly the .php files

Can i call Delphi , VB , .NET or JAVA programs from ScriptCase

Yes from php we instantiate COM objects(Component Object Model) , JAVA and others external programs

Where can I find informations about ScriptCase?

Directly on the site www.scriptcase.net or write to info@scriptcase.net.

Is there any documentation about how to use the ScriptCase?

The full documentation is available at the site.

Is there any ScriptCase demo for download?

You can download a free trial with full features enabled in our site.

I have created a form application, after this i made some changes in my SQL table,
how can i update my application?

You can use the menu: Application - Syncronize table.

Is it possible to bulk-edit applications? For example, I need to change the CSS schema of all my project´s applications.

You can change the CSS schema and many other attributes by using the menu Tools - Express Edit.

How can I backup my ScriptCase projects and restore it in another machine ?

You can backup your environment using the backup function located in the menu: Tools - Options. It is possible to create partial or total backups. To restore this .zip files there is a Restore function at the same menu.

How can I prevent unauthorized access to my applications and how can i create a login form.

To prevent unauthorized access edit any app. and find the Security menu, check the option Use Security , you can also do it in bulk see the menu Tools.

How can I create a specific data validation in a form application ?

It is possible to add custom PHP code to validate the form events like: before insert, after update, etc. Just access the Events menu, on form apps. It is also possible to validate field events like, change, blur, etc. see the menu Ajax Events