List area wizards in the IMPAX 6.5.1 Client use VB.NET as a scripting language. The scripts are executed using the Visual Studio for Applications (VSA) runtime engine, which is part of the Microsoft .NET Technical Framework. Although created in the List area, they can affect the Image area, Configure area, or other applications. In other words, they are not limited to List area actions.
It is beyond the scope of this Knowledge Base to explain VB.NET syntax in detail, but some script examples are provided. You can also find information in the IMPAX 6.5.1 Desktop Integration Guide.
Once a script is created, you can make it available in the IMPAX Client interface. Below we explain how to add it to the List area. To add it to the Image area, refer to Running script wizards in the Image area.
 | Note: Wizards created at the role level cannot be modified or deleted by users in that role. |
To script a wizard and add it to the List area
If setting preferences for other users, impersonate the user or role.
In the List area, right-click in the Wizard toolbar and select New.
In the Wizards dialog, in the Wizard Name field, type the system name for the new wizard.
In the Display Text field, type the text to appear on the wizard button.
In the Tooltip field, type the explanatory text to appear when the pointer is placed over the wizard button.
In the Script field, type (or copy and paste) the VB.NET script to run.
To ensure that the script syntax is correct, click Test.
Results appear in the Error field. Correct the script syntax if needed.
When finished, click OK.
The new wizard appears as a text button in the Wizard toolbar of the List area.
 | Tip: An alternative to typing and troubleshooting the script in IMPAX is to create the script in a Visual Basic or XML application, then import the file to the List area as a wizard. |