What is a Sooplet ?
A Sooplet is a compact database application for managing any
problem situation. A Sooplet can store data, auto-generate forms, reports and
documents, and be deployed on the world wide
web... all in minutes...without programming!
What is Instant Soop ?
Instant Soop is the graphical designer application that creates
Sooplets. Based on object-oriented principles, Instant Soop enables
the developer to model a solution that is instantly usable on the
desktop. Changes and enhancements are effortlessly applied, without
reworking the existing solution. Instant Soop provides a
level of convenience and productivity that surpasses all conventional
development techniques.
The Sooplet Server is a server-side application for hosting Sooplets.
It runs on all windows platforms from 95 to 2003, as an Executable or NT
Service, and does not require the
Java Virtual Machine to be present. Sooplets can be accessed in any Browser
(Internet Explorer, Opera, Firefox, etc.) or via the Dedicated Sooplet
Client which is distributed with the Server. Advanced Object-locking facilities
and a central Document repository enable multi-user enterprise access to
Sooplets.
Instant Soop is available as a Windows application or a Java Webstart application. You can download it now from the Downloads
page without prior registration.
If you are operating a non-Windows environment and do not have a Java JRE Installed - see the Java
Webstart page for details of obtaining one.
How can I assess the power of Instant Soop
before I download it ?
A tutorial has been written that guides new users through the steps of
creating a skeleton Human Resource Management application - DotCom HRS.
Browsing the first lessons of this tutorial will highlight the ease with which
applications can be created.
The tutorial is available as a PDF document from the Documentation
page.
If you just want try out a Sooplet Application without downloading the full
Instant Soop designer package, then try the Gallery
for some samples. When you have written your first Sooplet you can
post it to the Gallery for the benefit of other users.
How do I convert Sooplets designed with a
previous version of Instant Soop ?
Sooplet designs created with versions 3.x can be converted with version 4.0 of Instant Soop. It is important to note that V1.1 of the Sooplet Server is required to host Sooplets created with Instant Soop V4.0. Script facilities also allow you to export your Sooplet designs, and import them into the latest version of Instant Soop with minimal change.
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Instant Soop will run on Java 1.5 or
1.6.
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The current version has been tested on the Windows platform (XP and Vista) and the Webstart build is Linux compatible.
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The application currently ships with a free license for unlimited Classes and concurrent Users.
- Instant Soop Webstart Edition requires full access to your system to operate,
and you will be reminded of this by the Webstart installer.
- If you have any other questions or comments about Instant Soop or
Sooplets
contact the
