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1. How is WinBatch used most?
WinBatch is used to write custom system automation
utilities.
Busy system administrators and power users need
rapid solutions to Windows problems. WinBatch
provides results when time is short. Here's why.
It is simple to learn and maintain. It includes
over 500 functions for scripting and rapid access
to Windows APIs. It adds 30 extender libraries
that feature networking, data connectivity, and
Internet automation. Over 2,500 practical examples
and case studies fill a Web database.
2. What is included in WinBatch
?
WinBatch is a scripting "environment". It has
a complete scripting language. It includes an
intelligent code editor, a code debugger, a macro
recorder, a GUI dialog editor, a window manipulator
(RoboScripter), and over 30 special purpose extended
function libraries. It also includes phone, email,
and Web technical support.
3. What is WinBatch?
A simple, structured, scripting language called
WIL (Windows Interface Language.) All scripts
are processed by an interpreter--even those made
into executables with the WinBatch Compiler.
4. What is WinBatch best used
for?
IT administration. Among WinBatch strengths is
the ability to automate Windows and Novell networking.
Together with all the other capabilities in Windows,
this leverages Windows to save time in managing
PC users.
5. Why use WinBatch instead of
VB and Perl?
The different tools have different uses. WinBatch
is optimized for PC automation. VB is built to
develop database applications. VBScript is designed
for Web page scripting. Perl is designed for text
processing. While all these options share capabilities,
they work more quickly and dependably when applied
as originally intended.
6. What
are WIL "extenders"?
Extenders are special purpose libraries of functions
designed to simplify network administration, PC
management, the control of peripheral hardware,
and rapid Internet use. Currently there are over
30 extenders.
7. What is the difference between
WinBatch and the Compiler?
WinBatch is a scripting environment designed
to automate standalone PCs. It includes desktop
menu utilities for adding features to the Windows
File Explorer and Start menu. A keystroke sending
utility, WinMacro, is included to streamline software
automation.
The Compiler encapsulates scripts together with
the executable code to make executable runtimes.
These run from servers or workstations. Licensing
includes rights to distribute or sell compiled
scripts without limitation. (Users of compiled
scripts do not have use of the desktop utilities
included in the single PC version of WinBatch.)
8. Is WinBatch widely used?
WinBatch+Compiler is in use by over 20,000 corporate
sites. Since a site can have 50,000 or more PC's,
the number of actual WinBatch users is substantially
larger.
9. How does WinBatch work with
COM objects?
WinBatch includes OLE automation. WinBatch variables
can hold variants and collections. VB syntax in
a WinBatch script is like it is in VB. WinBatch
offers a unique blend of structured programming
along with the ability to work with COM objects.
WinBatch can be used in applications requiring
ADO, ODBC, DDE, and WMI.
10. Why use WinBatch instead
of VB, VBA or VBScript?
WinBatch is less complex. It is has the advantage
of being optimized to batch process sequences
of operations. WinBatch is glue that links all
this: software applications, multiplatform networking,
Internet access, and peripheral devices.
11. I don't want to program.
How do I locate a WinBatch programer for hire?
The WindowWare Web site, www.winbatch.com, has
a "Links" link on
the home page. It goes to a page with references
to WinBatch
experts. Also, you can search for "resume"
together with "WinBatch" in your favorite search
engine.
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