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NetObjects Fusion Connector Components for ASP generates ASP code that communicates with an ODBC database on the server that is either an MS Access database or MS SQL Server. These ASP pages are built by placing the ASP Components on one or more pages within NOF. This will allow those viewing the site to display, add, and modify data, as well as navigate forward and backward through the results. You can work with data from one table or from multiple related tables. ASP Components are limited to text fields, so you cannot use them to create drop-down lists, radio buttons, or check boxes. However, in the Tips & Tools section of this site we do have workarounds that may help you, but are not supported in any way by NetObjects Technical Support
Each ASP page needs at least two components -- the ASP Connection component (enables communication with the database) and the ASP Query component (identifies the fields that the page accesses). When placed on a page the graphics of these two components graphics are not visible in the browser. They are used to insert hidden ASP code into the page. The ASP components themselves use SQL code for their properties. If you are familiar with relational databases and basic SQL syntax, you can work with components directly in Page view by setting attributes in properties palettes.
If you are not familiar with SQL or relational databases, you can use the ASP Wizard in Site View to guide you through creating pages with the ASP Components. To access the Wizard, select Launch Site Wizard from the File menu in Site view. Please remember you do need to install the ASP Components first before the ASP Wizard can be seen in the menu. These components are not installed automatically. The Building Business Web Sites book, which ships with NetObjects Fusion 4.0, includes a lesson for using the ASP Wizard. This lesson can also be downloaded as a single PDF file. However this web site is here to provide you with a basic outline on how the ASP Components function, not the ASP Wizard.
For you convenience this web site has been broken up into five sections. The troubleshooting section explains what is required in order for the ASP pages to run properly and some troubleshooting suggestions you may need when working with the ASP Components. Components deals with each of the seven components and each of the properties used by the components. On Page Architecture we give you the basics for creating a search, list, details, and add/modify/delete ASP page. Tips & Tools shows you a few ways to get Form Tools to work with adding or searching for information with an ASP page as well as third-party components that may help in your endeavors. Lastly Links shows you where you can find the ASP components online, documentation, help when working with the ASP Components, and other links you may be interested in.
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