info.mailtraq.com > Management > Scripting & Programming > Introduction to Scripting Introduction to Scripting Scripting Interface (WiX/MMC Console)
Our most powerful scripting feature is the ability to administer every element of Mailtraq through a remote scripting interface at: Tools | Execute Script This feature can be very helpful when managing hundreds or thousands of users and with the self-documenting "intellisense" script editor it is easier than ever to build your own scripts. If you need assistance, our scripting forum is the ideal place to get advice, and we also offer a Scripting Service - see details. See Scripting in the Forum for more details on writing your own scripts.
Additional Scripting Facilities Internal Scripting There is extensive help on creating and using scripts available from the Help menu within the program. This is accessed from the Console | Options at Scripts and Templates ... Mailtraq supports two scripting systems to enable you to customise Mailtraq's internal behavior and message handling:  1.) The Mailtraq scripting language
The Mailtraq scripting language is used internally for processing a number of automatically generated messages (such as delivery failure warnings, welcome messages for new mailing list subscribers, etc). Administrators can edit any of these, and cusomise them for specific objects (such as lists). In addition, Mailtraq scripting facilities can be incorporated into templates. The scripting language allows you to customise Mailtraq to your precise requirements. Whether you want to access files outside Mailtraq for automatic respones, process messages generated by Web Forms, or access databases -- the scripting language provides a means to do all this. You can attach plug-ins to extend Mailtraq's facilities, allowing you to write your extensions in any language you choose. These facilities provide maximum customisation for any situation. read more... 2.) ActiveScript languages (JavaScript, VBScript, PerlScript etc) ActiveScript support allows Mailtraq to provide an 'ASP' style web programming interface. Mailtraq's own WebMail and Calendaring service is written using this, and the source scripts are available as examples. See an example ... There are many books available covering programming in these languages, and whilst these references normally assume the host environment is IIS, muchof what they contain will be applicable to coding in the Mailtraq environment. (Mailtraq does not require IIS to provide its web server functionality.) Scripting ServiceWe also offer a script writing service for a fee, which depends on the size of the license and and the complexity of the task. Typical costs range between $150 and $300. Complex custom projects would cost more. For more information email: support@enstar.net | 
