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What is DataScript?


The DataScript suite of applications from The ForeSight Inc. enables you to incorporate access to just about all of the popular relational database management systems into custom solutions developed using AppleScript, the flexible scripting language for the Macintosh from Apple Computer.


Traditionally the link between database query tools and primary applications such as page-layout programs or word processors has been by cut-and-paste, file-import, Publish & Subscribe or at best some form of proprietary code extension or plug-in.
DataScript takes data integration a step further by allowing you to use AppleScript to seamlessly transfer information held in Oracle, Sybase, DAL or SequeLink servers into documents created by many of the most popular applications on the Macintosh, including FaceSpan, FileMaker Pro, Excel, Word or QuarkXPress.

Product Range
DataScript is available for the following database management/middleware systems.

  • Oracle7
  • Sybase
  • Data Direct SequeLink for access to AS/400, DB2, Informix, Ingres, Rdb...
  • Data Access Language for access to AS/400, DB2, Rdb, Ingres...
  • dtF Macintosh Server
DataScript AppleEvent Suite


DataScript supports the Open Scripting Architecture through a range of standard events from the Requeired, Core and Miscellaneous AppleEvent suites.

The DataScript AppleEvent Suite provides developers with some additional AppleScript classes and AppleEvents designed to keep the data access portion of scripts as simple as possible. The script snippet below illustrates just how easy it is to add SQL access to your scripted solutions.



Connection and Query Classes from the DataScript Suite can be manipulated using standard Core Suite events such as make, delete, get or set.

You can also tell DataScript to execute, rollback, commit or cancel queries. We even make fetching query results easy for you with the results of command.

The DataScript Family of Products...

Each DataScript package contains versions of the application optimized specifically for 68000 and Power Macintoshes.

Localized Versions

DataScript is currently available in English and Japanese language versions.

Availability

DataScript can be purchased from The ForeSight Inc. by Fax or Internet using VISA/Mastercard or American Express credit cards.

You can also purchase DataScript through the Apple Developer Catalog (ADC) worldwide.
Call ADC on 1 800 282 2732 for ordering details.

Additional multiple user license and site license are available for registered users.
You can also download a FREE evaluation kit

Features & Benefits

  • Support for AppleScript & the Open Scripting Architecture
  • DataScript AppleEvent Suite for simpler scripts
  • Doesn't create, parse or modify query statements
  • Executes any valid query statement
  • Query results can be retrieved a few rows at a time
  • Supports multiple active queries
  • Execute queries in the background
  • Support for SQL placeholder variables
  • Support for binary large object data

  • On-line guide containing numerous script examples
  • Easy to configure and manage
  • Small resource footprint
  • Leverage your existing front-end investment in package such as FileMaker Pro


Required Resources

  • MacPlus or better running System 7.x
  • AppleScript 1.1 or later
  • 256 - 1024k RAM
  • 500k of hard disk space
  • Oracle SQL*Net, Sybase Open/Client, DAL, SequeLink or Butler client software

Last updated February 9, 1997

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