Q: What is WizzyWeb?
A: WizzyWeb is a Web-based rapid application development (RAD) tool for creating PHP Web database applications for all popular databases, (e.g., MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase, IBM, etc.). For programmers, WizzyWeb saves an enormous amount of time creating Web applications because most of the mundane and repetitive tasks involved are completely automated. This not only gets you up and running faster, it also minimizes bugs because all the database code is instantly generated and guaranteed to work perfectly. However, WizzyWeb is not limiting in any way for PHP programmers because WizzyWeb generates standard PHP source code which can be used as the basis for even the most sophisticated Web applications as there is no proprietary code whatsover - it is all standard PHP code. Web designers and non-programmers can jump right in and use WizzyWeb to create real world PHP data entry, report, and email applications with no programming skills whatsover. Non-programmers using WizzyWeb will also quickly begin to understand exactly how PHP database applications are created by looking at the source code generated by WizzyWeb.

Q: Who is using WizzyWeb;?
A: Many Web developers are using WizzyWeb; to create Web applications for Fortune 500 companies down to small and medium size businesses. Also, small business owners are creating Web applications themselves with WizzyWeb; for their company Web sites. WizzyWeb; is quickly becoming the preferred tool of choice for Web developers all around the world.

Q: I am a PHP programmer, is WizzyWeb; going to limit my ability to create PHP Web applications in any way?
A: No. WizzyWeb; was created by a team of PHP programmers. WizzyWeb; will make you more productive and minimize errors due to typos by automating mundane tasks such as HTML Form creation, Form data handling, data structure handling, etc. Also, because WizzyWeb; generates standard PHP code through-and-through and does not use any special "tags", you can modify and add as much additional PHP code to your applications as you wish. You can also add Modules or any other PHP tool at your disposal to enhance your WizzyWeb; applications. In short, you can do anything with WizzyWeb; you can do with PHP, WizzyWeb; just lets you do it better and faster.

Q: I'm not a PHP programmer, can I still use WizzyWeb;?
A: Yes. You don't have to be a PHP programmer to be able to create Web applications with WizzyWeb; You will be able to create real Web applications for your Web site with an unprecedented amount of ease, power and control.

Q: I can't seem to connect to my database - what is going wrong?
A: You need to have "remote access" enabled on your database or you will not be able to connect. Specifically, you need to have either www.wizzyweb.com or 66.59.64.116 (the wizzyweb.com IP address) entered as an "Access Host." You also need "SELECT" privileges enabled for the user you connect as. If you are not sure how to do this, ask your system administrator or Web hosting company.

Q: Can I run WizzyWeb on my server?
A: Yes Contact Us and tell us about your company and how you want to use WizzyWeb on your server and we will discuss options.

Q: Can I offer WizzyWeb to my customers/users on my Website as a partnership/private label/co-brand?
A: Yes Contact Us and tell us about your company and how you want to offer WizzyWeb to your customers/users and we will discuss options.

Q: Can I make changes to the HTML page my application is on (outside of WizzyWeb;) after I save it?
A: Yes, just do not change any of the Form "Control" (Form element) names or values or your application may not work. The best way to make changes is by opening your application back up in WizzyWeb;

Q: Can I make changes to the PHP source code in my application after I save it?
A: Yes, if you know PHP. Many programmers are using WizzyWeb; to quickly create a Web application which they then manually add more code to. This enables extremely rapid development of advanced Web applications.

Q: Why would I want to save my application as an XML file?
A: There are many good reasons to save your application as an XML file. Here are a few:
You will be able to work on your application over time and not have to finish it all at once in one sesssion
You will be able to make changes if the requirements change (which almost always happens!)
You will be able to update an application instantly as new source code implementations become available in WizzyWeb
You will be able to "transcode" from one programming language to another, (e.g., PHP to Java, Java to ASP, etc.)
More than one person will be able to work on the application. One person can get the application started and hand it off for someone else to finish

To take advantage of all these features, save your application as an XML file simply by clicking the "Save" button and copying and pasting the XML into your favorite text editor and save it to your computer. You will then be able to click the "Open..." button to re-open the XML file at a later time from anywhere on thte Internet, Intranet, or Extranet. The XML file is "full fidelity", (i.e., represents the application completely) so if you need to make changes to your application over time, simply re-open the XML file, make changes and click the "Code" button to generate the new source code!

Q: When should I use the PEAR:DB options for creating applications?
A: If you are creating PHP applications for MySQL, choose the PHP MySQL option as you will get PHP code optimized for MySQL, making your application faster. If you are creating PHP applications for any other database, (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, IBM, etc.), choose the PEAR:DB options. That said, you can use PEAR:DB for MySQL if you want to, your application just might run a little slower.

Q: What if I don't want to use all the fields from my database in my data entry application, how do I leave out certain fields?
A: Simply select the field you don't want to use from the Object Selector and uncheck the "Visible" property.

Q: I can't see my application when I am developing it, where is it?
A: Your application is displayed below the "Properties" window as you are developing it. You may need to scroll down to see it. You can also try increasing your monitor resolution to see more of the application preview.

Q: When I try to test my application, it doesn't work or I get a "404 Not Found", what's going on?
A: You need to click the "Run" button to test your application, what you see below the Property window is for previewing your application only. When you click the "Run" button, the source code for your application is generated and executed exactly as it will be on your Web site.

Q: I can't or don't want to run my application(s) on my Web site, what do I do?
A: You can run your application(s) on the WizzyWeb; Application Server for a nominal fee. Contact Us and let us know what you want to do.

Q: My Report master view displays properly, but when I click on a record, I get a "404 Not Found" error, what's going on?
A: You did not save your application source code using the same name as your Report application. You need to name your source code using the same name you entered in the "Name" Property of your Report. For example, if you named your report application "test.php" you need to name your application source code "test.php"

Q: How does WizzyWeb; compare with Cold Fusion
A: WizzyWeb; is different from (and better than in our humble opinion) Cold Fusion in 3 major ways. First, WizzyWeb; uses standard PHP code, there are no special proprietary "tags" or programming languages used. This gives you the full power of PHP to create and extend your applications. Second, WizzyWeb applications are more secure than Cold Fusion because the application logic is not exposed (and able to be changed) in the source HTML in the Browser. For example, in Cold Fusion, you could delete the required fields HTML on a form and it is no longer required! Third, WizzyWeb; does not require any programming or HTML knowledge. However, if you do know PHP, or HTML, you will (of course) be able to do more with WizzyWeb, it's just not a requirement.