This EPSScentral page contains information about the some of the Java Applets and ActiveX components you can use to develop an browser-based EPSS.

DemoShield DemoX

With the DemoX ActiveX control or Netscape Plug-in you can easily add an interactive computer program demonstration to a web page or program created with Delphi, Visual Basic or any other development program that supports ActiveX controls. You create the interactive demonstration files with the DemoShield development tool. (Aug-13-97)

HTML Help (ActiveX)

Microsoft's HTML Help is an ActiveX components that you can also use in an Intranet to add an expandable table of contents and a searchable subject index. Check the review for more information and demonstration. (Mar-01-97)

IntraLaunch (ActiveX)

IntraLaunch is an ActiveX component that can be used to launch a local application by clicking a hypertext link or graphic on a web page. For example, you can program the IntraLaunch to start a word processing program and open a specified file. This component is ideally suited for use in an corporate Intranet. (Jul-01-97)

jHelp (Java Applet)

You can use jHelp to add pop-up secondary windows to a webpage. You can also embed the jHelp window in a webpage. jHelp can display HTML2 encoded files, that include images and hypertext links. The jHelp windows has a search feature and buttons for quickly closing the jHelp window. (Mar-01-97)

Microsoft Agent (ActiveX)

With this ActiveX control you can add a talking animation to a website or other software that supports ActiveX controls. The Agent converts text to spoken words, gestures, moves about the screen and can accept spoken commands from a user. You can go to the Argo Technologies website to download the control and view an amazing online banking demonstration that uses the Agent to guide a user. This could become a very significant EPSS component. (Updated-Jul-21-97)

 

Microsoft Agent Scripting Helper

According to the developer: "Microsoft Agent Scripting Helper, or MASH, assists you in the process of Microsoft Agent programming. MASH separates the code from the content, allowing you to focus on the presentation rather than the programming details. You can experiment with Agent's Animations, Speech, Move, and other actions, and easily compose and play back complex, entertaining scripts. MASH will automatically generate all of the HTML scripting needed to paste your creation into an HTML Web page or HTML email message."(Oct-18-98)

Help Agent

According to the developer: "HelpAgent makes developing C/C++ standalone Microsoft Agent applications as easy as writing three lines of code. Whether you are looking to develop a complete application or just add an interactive agent to your existing standalone application, the HelpAgent library will save you countless hours of development and testing." (Oct-21-98)

Multipage Browser (ActiveX)

Multipage Browser is an ActiveX component that can be used to open a Internet Explorer browser window with multiple tabs. Each tab can contain a webpage from different sites. The component will simultaneously load all pages. You can easily switch between pages by clicking on a tab. The component can be used in a web browser that supports ActiveX components, a Visual Basic application or with the Microsoft HTML Help program. This can be a very useful component. (Jul-07-97)

PHD HelpIndex (Java Applet)

With PHD HelpIndex you can add a WinHelp like subject index to a website. You can either embed the applet in a HTML page or display it in a floating window. As you type characters in the search field will quickly scroll to the first word that contains all the character you entered. You can easily run the applet in a HTML frame along the left hand edge of your browser window and display the found pages in a content frame. See it in the page. (Mar-01-97)

SOS Anywhere

SOSAnywhere offers traditional WinHelp functionality (Contents, Index, and Full Text Search features) with a Windows look and feel. It works in conjunction with Microsoft's HTML Help Workshop, providing a platform independant viewer for existing HTML Help files. You can use this applet in an Intranet or Internet site. (Nov-02-97)