VBScript, ASP, VBApp, VB and IIS

[Jim Carlock]

I've found a reference to VBScript on Microsoft's website.
I have information on VB that came with the VB product.
I know VBApp is a LOT like VBScript...
I know IIS uses some version of VBScript... called ASP.

However, I'm having one heck of a time finding information
specifically related to IIS VBScript.

In all this, I must admit I'm a little confused by some things
concerning VBScript.

Is VBScript ASP?
If VBScript is NOT ASP, then I'm really confused because
I'm lead to believe that there are multiple versions of VBScript.

If VBScript is ASP, does anyone know where I might find a
compiled metahelp file documenting VBScript for ASP?

I'm feeling kinda strange because I am almost thinking that
there are multiple versions of VBScript that have nothing to do
with VBScript version numbers... For instance, VBScript called
VBApp and VBScript called ASP.

And the VBScript CHM file that I have doesn't seem to be all
that helpful... I'm trying to find information on the Format command
/function inside of VBScript. It doesn't exist in the latest VBScript
help file. I'm having difficulties finding information on it in MSDN
Library.

And it does exist because I'm trying to use it on a webpage...
<%= Format(lngHits, "00000") %>
which gives a Type mismatch: 'Format' error whereas
<%= Format lngHits, "00000" %>
gives a compilation error.

And Format$() simply doesn't exist.

So I'm wondering if anyone knows of where I might be able
to find a CHM or Windows Help file that deals with ASP
VBScript.

 

[Jim Cheshire]

Jim,

VBScript is a language. ASP is a technology. You can write ASP pages with
VBScript, but you can also write them with JScript.

You can find some great information on the Internet on learning ASP, but
your best bet is to buy a book.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
Add-ins for FrontPage 2000-2003
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===============================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003

 

[Jim Carlock]

Jim,

VBScript is a language. ASP is a technology. You can write ASP pages with
VBScript, but you can also write them with JScript.

You can find some great information on the Internet on learning ASP, but
your best bet is to buy a book.

Hi Jim.

Don't need a book. Just need a CHM file that I can link to. I've been
digging
and found some more information in the Platform SDK about it, but I just
need a SEPERATE reference CHM file to separate searches for ASP/IIS VBScript
from the rest of the MSDN library.

Digging through a bunch of CHM files at the moment. Thanks for the
suggestion, Jim. You've got a really cool name. ;-)

 

[Jim Cheshire]

Jim,

I don't think you're going to find a Help file to teach you ASP, but good
luck looking.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
Add-ins for FrontPage 2000-2003
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===============================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003

 

[grw]

Frontpage > tools > macros > Script Editor > Help is a good place to start
for an up to date vbScript reference

 

[Jim Cheshire]

Good info! The Help files there are pretty good. Same info you get on MSDN
though. However, won't teach you ASP.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
Add-ins for FrontPage 2000-2003
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===============================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003

 

[Jim Cheshire]

It will! I've got a dozen monkeys in a room right now working on my next
add-in.

--
Jim Cheshire
Jimco Add-ins
Add-ins for FrontPage 2000-2003
http://www.jimcoaddins.com
===============================
Co-author of Special Edition
Using Microsoft FrontPage 2003