Wisescript Benefits; Starting The Software - Symantec WISESCRIPT EDITOR 7.0 SP2 - FOR NS V1.0 Manual

WiseScript Benefits

Starting the Software

WiseScript Editor Reference
Find and report system information and take action depending on the results.
Map a network drive.
Assign license numbers from a text file.
WiseScript is a high-level scripting language that consolidates dozens or hundreds of
lines of code into predefined script actions.
What Makes WiseScript Unique
Easy to learn
WiseScript supports a point-and-click method of scripting. The script author is
prompted for the parameters needed by each script action, so a script can be
created and tested very quickly. The script is displayed in clear, English-like
statements. For those who need additional flexibility and control, WiseScript
provides advanced features (examples: IF blocks, WHILE loops, UI dialog boxes).
No runtime needed
WiseScripts are compiled into self-contained .EXEs that do not require an agent or
runtime files on the destination computer.
Compact size
A WiseScript .EXE is small in size (about 100 KB). If a script uses any files that may
not be on the destination computer, it can compress those files into the .EXE.
(Example: A script that detects and removes spyware might temporarily install
Kill.exe on the destination computer while the script is running.)
Built-in rollback
WiseScripts can be rolled back after they are executed on the destination computer.
User interface
WiseScripts can incorporate any type of dialog box to either inform the end user or
prompt for input.
WiseScript is powerful
In addition to the dozens of predefined actions, WiseScripts can call VBScripts and
DLL functions, making it possible to use any Windows system call.
WiseScript is fast
Because the WiseScript engine is written in C++, when you build a WiseScript, you
are building a C++ program. A WiseScript executes faster than a VBScript that
performs the same operation.
WiseScript is extensible
You can streamline your scripting process by creating your own script actions for
tasks that you perform frequently. To create a user-defined action, create a
WiseScript .WSE (project file) and save it in the Actions subdirectory of the
WiseScript product's installation directory. Your action will be available for use in
future scripts.
You install WiseScript Editor by delivering the Wise Toolkit software resource that is in
the Software Catalog in the Symantec Management Console. Wise Toolkit installs both
WiseScript Editor and Wise InstallTailor
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