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Follow the steps below to get started with WebSmart

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

Download a free, fully-functional version of WebSmart that you can evaluate for 30 days. The installation instructions are available at this site. You should be able to complete the download and install in under 30 minutes.

Talk to a Product Specialist

Give our Sales office a call at (630) 986-0800 to talk to a WebSmart specialist who can help you determine whether WebSmart can fulfill your objectives, and discuss with you how you can best employ the software in your particular environment.

Watch a Demo

To help you get started as quickly as possible we recommend you watch the 1 hour, on-demand Getting Started with WebSmart webinar. In the webinar you will learn the steps to success and see a live demonstration of the key features by a technical expert who will also discuss configuration and tips & techniques.

You can also 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

There are several resources you can use to find out more about WebSmart:
♦  WebSmart at a Glance: This page includes an overview of what the software is, as well as a summary list of the most important features.
♦  WebSmart Features: This page includes a detailed, illustrated list of the product's features.
♦  Free intro to HTML, CSS, and PHP educational webinars for aspiring web developers.
♦  Customer Success Stories: Find out how our customers are using WebSmart and what they think about by visiting the testimonials, gallery, success stories and case studies pages!
♦  The WebSmart User GuideOpens new window: The documentation includes chapters that present both general and in-depth illustrated overviews of the software, discussing what WebSmart is, how to use it, and how to configure it to run as efficiently as possible. In particular, you can read Chapter 8, which discusses some differences between the green-screen and web application development frameworks. The companion Reference GuideOpens new window includes detailed descriptions of every feature and function.

Start Using WebSmart

Once you are ready to start working with WebSmart, the Tutorial Exercises in the WebSmart User GuideOpens new window will walk you through the creation of an example application with several different types of programs. As you build the programs you'll learn how to perform many of the basic tasks required in the creation of online applications, and learn how WebSmart can save you time with features like repository extensions. After working through the tutorial you'll be ready to start creating your own, new applications.

Before you get too far in developing your own applications, be sure to check out the 130+ WebSmart demo programs at our website. These programs highlight a wide variety of tasks, including HTML, PML and JavaScript tips. You can review the examples online, and download fully commented program definitions.
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"I've been an RPG programmer for over 20 years and have no web development experience, but with WebSmart I was able to rewrite our Refinished Goods ordering system in less than two months."

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