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Beta Version of ScriptX

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jmsewe0 posted this 23 May 2013

I didnt see a specific subgroup for discussions regarding beta versions, so I thought it fit best here.

I noticed in the latest beta release they mention something called scriptxtra.  Can anyone provide any information on this functionality?  If this is what I think it is, it could be huge for my company.  Thanks for any information.

Josh

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Jerry posted this 24 May 2013

Hi Josh

 

We're early in the beta with ScriptXtra, but providing we can make it do what we want AND make its operation covered by a permission on a license file, then the idea is this:

 

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MeadCo ScriptXtra is a browser add-on conforming to the Netscape Plugin API and is compatible with any browser that implements the API, for example the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox browsers.

 

The plugin allows a seamless experience to be provided to users with Firefox, Chrome or similar browsers on Microsoft Windows XP or later.

 

The plugin uses the Microsoft Web Browsing platform to display content requiring Internet Explorer within Firefox, Chrome etc., in a way that users will be unlikely to 'see the joins'. To them, the content 'just works' whilst they retain the ability to use their favourite browser. In this way, fully controlled printing is bought to users with these browsers.

 

ScriptXtra is NOT a 'native' printing solution in these other browsers. The browser print options will not work, the entire UI must be provided within the document. This is a typical approach with ScriptX.

 

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The beta code is currently pretty flakey and is CERTAIN to change, so I don't recommend a huge rush to this beta.

 

Give it a week or so.

 

Jerry

 

Post Edited 24 May 2013