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Follow the steps below to get started with WebSmart PHP.

If at any time you have a question or need help, get in touch with our Technical Support team at (250) 655-1766. Our support office is open from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time. You can also email us or call the BCD Sales team in Chicago at (630) 986-0800, open 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM Central Standard Time.

Download a Free Trial
Fill out the WebSmart PHP Evaluation request form to download a free, fully-functional version of WebSmart PHP that you can evaluate for 30 days. WebSmart PHP is installed as part of the base WebSmart ILE product (for which you can find installation instructions here). BCD will provide you with a license key to activate the PHP area of the product.

Install Zend Server CE
WebSmart PHP requires that you have installed Zend Server CE. For details review BCD's Knowledge Base Articles 6964 and 8890.
Talk to a Product Specialist
Give our Sales office a call at (630) 986-0800 to talk to a WebSmart PHP specialist who can help you determine whether WebSmart PHP can fulfill your objectives, and discuss with you how you can best employ the software in your particular environment.
Schedule a Live Web Demo
Schedule a Live Web Demo of the software (or ask your Sales rep to do that for you). The live demo will give you a quick idea of how the product looks and functions, and help you get yourself started as quickly as possible. You can also ask your sales rep to schedule a Technical demo with a member of our support team, to take a more in-depth look at the software.
Learn More About WebSmart PHP
When you fill out the WebSmart PHP information request form, we'll send you a 4 page product overview, as well as a 28-page white paper with a more in-depth introduction to the software. Once you receive the software, the WebSmart PHP User Guide (available from the software's Help menu) includes a tutorial chapter that will walk you through the process of building your first program, and also identify some key concepts you need to familiarize yourself with.
♦  For more general information about WebSmart ILE, and the WebSmart IDE (shared by the ILE and PHP versions), go to the WebSmart Steps to Success, where many other learning resources are listed.
♦  For a list of other useful PHP sites and tutorials, log into myBCDSoftware.com and go to the WebSmart PHP resource list.
Start Using WebSmart PHP
Once you are ready to start working with WebSmart PHP, try walking through the tutorial section of the User Guide. The User Guide is available from the Help menu of the WebSmart IDE.
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