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System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Server 2003
  • 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
  • Dreamweaver CS4, Dreamweaver CS3, Dreamweaver 8
  • Works with static, dynamic or template pages.

One of the following Application Server Models

  • ColdFusion 6.x and later
  • ASP JavaScript
  • ASP VBScript
  • PHP 4.2 +

Macintosh

  • Mac PowerPC or Mac Intel
  • MacOS 10.4.x, MacOS 10.5.x
  • Dreamweaver CS4, Dreamweaver CS3, Dreamweaver 8
  • Works with static, dynamic or template pages.

One of the following Databases

  • Microsoft Access (with ASP and ColdFusion)
  • Microsoft SQL Server (with ASP and ColdFusion)
  • Oracle (with ASP and ColdFusion)
  • MySQL 4 and MySQL 5 (with PHP)

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Generate dynamic pages and administrative sites without hand coding.
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Product Summary

DataAssist, our web application extension for Dreamweaver, is a fantastic tool if you are looking to build dynamic database-driven websites. With DataAssist, you can setup a database search with Dreamweaver, build dynamic product catalog and detail pages for your online store and even create administrative sites - all with our database extension for Dreamweaver.

Database Management
Generate a set of pages, structured for data management, so you can easily view, insert, delete, and update data in your database with our database extension for Dreamweaver.
Database Search
Use DataAssist with Dreamweaver to setup a database search with data sorting capabilities so that your site visitors can see their search results however they wish.
Great for eCommerce
If you are setting up an online store, our website development software DataAssist, will help you create professional product catalog and detail pages.
CSS Page Layouts
Recognizing the importance of CSS design our web application extension DataAssist creates customizable CSS layouts so you can achieve the look and feel you desire. You can even specify one of your Dreamweaver templates within DataAssist for use in page creation.

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DataAssist Search WizardReview Search SelectionsSelect the Search ElementAdvanced Text SearchingSpecify Database Search OptionsSelect Layout OptionsSpecify Results Page LayoutData Grid Creation

Features

  • Easy to use wizard
  • Customizable forms
  • Automatic page creation
    • Catalog pages
    • Detail pages
    • Database Search page
    • Results page
    • Insert record page
    • Update record page
    • Delete record page
  • Data page features
    • Results page link to detail page
    • Search form on results page
    • Delete button on detail page
    • Static and dynamic select menu lists
  • Enhanced layout capabilities
    • CSS-based layouts
    • Improved administrative layouts
    • Catalog style layouts
    • Multiple column support
    • Descriptive headers
    • Single or dual image headers
    • Visual-hinted data binding
  • Common detail page layouts
    • Single image product
    • Multi-image product
    • Maximized image
    • Text only
    • North American address
    • International address
  • Multiple record management
    • Multiple record insert
    • Multiple record update
    • Multiple record delete
  • Advanced sorting
    • Sort by column header
    • Sort by select list
    • Toggle ascending / descending
    • Multi-level sorting
    • QueryString binding
  • Enhanced search
    • Advanced text search
    • Price range search
    • Number range search
    • Date range search
    • Exact match search
    • Multiple select list search
    • Multiple checkbox search
  • Increased repeat region control
    • Repeating table
    • Repeat selection horizontally
    • Static or dynamic repetitions
    • Integration with Repeat Region
    • Alternating row style support
    • Alternative content
    • Counter binding
  • Relational table management
  • Multiple server model / database support
    • ASP-JavaScript / ODBC
    • ASP-VBScript / ODBC
    • ColdFusion / ODBC
    • PHP / MySQL

What is the difference between purchasing and signing up for a membership?

When you purchase a Dreamweaver extension or Super Suite, you own that software and will automatically receive dot release updates (updates within the same version of a product you own). Any full version upgrade that is released after 30 days from your initial transaction would require you to purchase that version at a discounted upgrade price. By enrolling in the WebAssist Extension Library Membership Program you have automatic access to all existing WebAssist Dreamweaver extensions, premium content, new extensions as well as content or product updates that are added during your membership.

Is DataAssist included with the WebAssist Extension Library?

Yes, with your purchase of the WebAssist Extension Library you receive access to all WebAssist extensions including DataAssist.

Do I need to own Dreamweaver to use DataAssist?

Yes, you will need Dreamweaver 8, CS3 or CS4 to run DataAssist.

Do you offer a trial or demo of DataAssist?

WebAssist is not currently set up to offer trials or demos of our products. Instead we offer a 15 day money back guarantee with every Dreamweaver extension.

Can DataAssist be used without any coding knowledge?

Yes. DataAssist can be used without any prior coding experience or knowledge.

Can DataAssist be used with an existing database?

Yes. DataAssist can be used with an existing MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, or MS Access database.

What types of pages does DataAssist have the ability to create?

DataAssist can generate six different page types: Search, Results, Detail, Update, Insert, and Delete.

Can DataAssist pages integrate with an existing site design?

Yes. Within the DataAssist wizard you are given the ability to select one of your Dreamweaver templates for DataAssist to use when creating pages.

What type of search and/or sorting capabilities does DataAssist offer?

DataAssist offers advanced Google-style keyword searches (across multiple database columns) with price, date or number ranges - all without coding. Additionally, you can include sortable columns that toggle from ascending to descending or multilevel drop-down list sorting on any results page.

How does DataAssist help in binding data to the catalog pages?

DataAssist provide visual guides to binding dynamic data.

Can multiple data records be updated at one time?

Yes. DataAssist allows for the updating, inserting, and deleting of multiple records.

What other products might I want to consider?

DataAssist is often used with SecurityAssist in order to password protect pages that allow you to modify information within a database. As such, many customers enroll in the WebAssist Extension Library Membership Program because it includes these two products which are helpful in the overall Dreamweaver web development process.