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Dozens of Features Provide Ultimate Control
ASP.NET Auto DB includes over 2-dozen unique settings you can modify for advanced
form processing with no programming required. Each setting provides one or more
features, and is categorized into one of five logical groups (Email
Settings, Form Processing Settings, Auto
Responder Settings, File Upload Settings,
and License File Management.)
Auto DB settings can be easily set in the property window of Visual
Studio.NET or the free ASP.NET
Web Matrix. Otherwise, they can also be set directly in HTML using other
editors like DreamWeaver, or even MS Notepad. Because setting properties
visually in VS.NET or Web Matrix is so easy, we primarily show how to set
properties in HTML throughout this section.
Watch our
9-Minute Video Tutorial (requires flash) for an
excellent explanation of using Auto DB with Web
Matrix without any programming or HTML knowledge.
If you have any difficulties whatsoever, please
email us at support@360impact.com for
prompt and courteous assistance. We are also happy to call you (U.S. and
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Email Settings - These control the
mail server communication information for auto responses sent by Auto DB
Note: All of these properties focus on the email message that is
optionally
sent to users when they submit one of your forms.
MailServer
(Mandatory for sending email)
Indicates which SMTP server should be used for sending auto response email messages. |
SMTPUser (for
authenticated mail servers only)
Indicates your userid for sending emails through mail servers that require
authentication. |
SMTPPass (for
authenticated mail servers only)
Indicates your password for sending emails through mail servers that
require authentication. |
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Form Processing Settings - These control how fields will appear in
CSV, which fields are processed, etc.
Auto
Initiate
Auto DB processes your form automatically when submitted unless you
set this property to False. |
CSVFileName (For
importing form data into DBs)
The name of a CSV (comma seperated values) file to create/append when
forms are submitted. |
RedirectURL
Indicates a page users should be redirected to after submitting your
form. |
CSVAction
Indicates if you want to accumulate form data in a CSV file for importing
into other applications. |
IgnoreFieldList
A comma-separated list of fields that should not be included in
emails/XML/CSV. |
CSVDelimiter
The character that should separate each field value in your CSV file. |
Scope
The ID of a Table, Div, or other tag/control with runat="server" that
limits which fields get processed. |
CSVIncludeHeader
Indicates if the first line in your CSV file should contain a comma separated
list of field names. |
IncludeUserIdentity
Indicates that the user's IP address and reverse-DNS should be added
to CSV files. |
Global Settings
(Not a property, but VERY useful!)
Shows how you can set key
properties globally so they apply to all the forms in your web site. |
Auto Email Tags (Not
a setting, but VERY useful!)
Allows you to easily set Auto DB properties and personalize
auto responses without programming. |
DebugOn
Set this property to True if Auto DB doesn't seem to be working. Auto
DB may be able to tell you what is wrong. |
Auto Responder Settings - These control the personalized message (if
any) that is sent to users
AR_ToAddr
The email address of the user that should receive an auto response. Tip:
Use Auto DB Tags for this. |
AR_HTMLFormat
Indicates if the auto response email will be sent in HTML format. |
AR_FromAddr
The email address of the sender (could be something like support@yourdomain.com
or your email address.) |
AR_TemplateFile
The name of the template that contains the auto response message
(personalize with Auto DB Tags.) |
AR_ReplyToAddr
Indicates which email address should receive replies to auto responses
(often, your email address.) |
AR_Attachments
A comma-seperated list of files to attach to outgoing auto responses. |
AR_Subject
The subject of the Auto Response email message that users will
receive. |
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File Upload Settings - These control the maximum size for
file uploads, upload folder, compression, etc.
Note: This section only applies if you have added one or more file fields to
your form. Be sure to set read, write, and modify permissions on your upload
directory.
MaxFileSize
The maximum size in MegaBytes for uploaded files. Does not apply to
files you attach to auto responses. |
CompressUploadedFiles
Indicates if uploaded files should be compressed into a single zip
file. Applies to auto responses as well. |
UploadDir
The directory that will be used for uploading and deleting files
after compressing to zip format. |
CompressionLevel
The level of compression that should be applied to attachments. |
License File Management -
Manage server, developer, or enterprise licenses in a single location.
LicenseFileManagement
Auto DB looks for the license file in your website's Bin directory, but
if you have many websites on your server...you may find it more convenient
to specify a single location for your license(s) that applies to all
websites. Highly recommended for Internet Service Providers and Hosting
Firms as well as companies/developers with more than 5 websites on a given
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ASP.NET Auto DB is packed with useful features like:
- Auto detection of virtually unlimited form fields including (textboxes,
textareas, radio buttons, checkboxes, password fields, hidden fields,
dropdown lists, checkboxlists, radiobuttonlists, and file fields)
- Includes a Form-to-Database wizard to easily match your form fields with
your database fields
- Supports multiple databases including Microsoft Access, SQL Server, MySQL and more
- CSV capabilities that allow you to import form data into MS Excel, MS
Access, and other databases
- Automatically uploads files if your form contains file fields
- Includes a built-in Auto Responder for instant replies to users that
complete your forms
- Sends personalized auto responses by email in either text or HTML format
- Built-In SMTP for better (and more reliable) email handling
- Optionally redirects users to a confirmation page
- Provides design-time support for both Visual Studio.NET and ASP.NET Web
Matrix
(drag-and-drop simplicity)
- Includes video tutorials that show you step-by-step how
to create and publish your forms
- Optionally compresses uploaded files to reduce disk space usage
- Allows special Auto Email Tags (like <#Name#>) to
set properties or personalize responses
- Uses template files you can personalize Auto Responses
- Easily add attachments to personalized auto responses
- Caches templates for enhanced performance
- Allows you to set properties globally to apply to all forms in your web
site or server
- Automatically initiates form processing by default, but allows precise
execution as well
- Much much more...Click on the properties above for details
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