NetCloak is the Eddy Award-winning Web server add-on tool that allows you to create dynamic Web pages with incredible ease. Page counters, time and date stamps, browser recognition, enhanced security, and macros are just some of the powerful features provided by NetCloak to make your Web site not only more interesting, secure, and dynamic, but also easier to maintain.
NetCloak is a plug-in (or CGI application) which processes your HTML pages as they are served, providing dozens of HTML extension commands for you to use on your Web site. Simple "INSERT" commands will be replaced by dynamic information. For example, the command "<INSERT_TIME>" will be replaced by the current time when the page is served.
NetCloak also has more advanced commands which will hide or show parts of the page based on day, browser type, username and other information. For example, content following the command "<SHOW_DAY TUESDAY>" will only be displayed on Tuesday. With NetCloak commands in your pages you can create "smart" error pages which automatically redirect clients to the correct page, popup navigation menus, random graphic banners with clickthru counters and dozens more features for your Web site.
CD-ROM Demo Version
This CD ROM Demonstration version of NetCloak will expire after it has served 200 pages. For pricing, ordering, and additional information, visit our Web site at "www.maxum.com".
What Is Included?
In this folder you will find:
• This READ ME file, with information about NetCloak.
• The NetCloak Introduction folder, containing files which will show you what NetCloak does and how to install it on your web server. Follow the instructions below to set up the Introduction.
• The NetCloak.acgi application and the NetCloak Plug-In. These are the NetCloak software. Follow the instructions in the NetCloak Introduction to install NetCloak.
• The TagBuilder™ folder, containing TagBuilder, a utility which makes it easier to use NetCloak commands in your Web pages.
• The Web Sharing Config folder, containing AppleScripts used to configure OS8 Personal Web Sharing for use with NetCloak.
• The For OneClick Users folder, containing a NetCloak palette file for use with the OneClick macro utility.
Getting Started
To get started, install the NetCloak Introduction as described below. The Introduction includes links to sample pages which demonstrate some of the features of NetCloak and the on-line User's Guide (in HTML format).
The instructions below assume that your web server is already configured for Web service. If it is not, consult your web server documentation for instructions.
To Install The NetCloak Introduction
1. Open the “NetCloak Introduction” folder, and copy the entire contents to your web server's root folder.
If your web server software supports multiple root folders, copy it to your "default" or "main" root folder.
If your web server is configured to restrict CGIs to a certain folder (like 'cgi-bin'), temporarily disable this feature while going through the NetCloak Introduction.
2. Start up the web server, then double-click the NetCloak.acgi application to launch it.
Starting NetCloak by double-clicking on it is not required, as the Web server will automatically start it as needed. However, starting by hand is recommended to avoid possible start-up errors.
3. Once your server is ready, open your browser and load the following URL:
You'll need to substitute the address of your server for "your.server.com", of course.
The NetCloak Demo and Information page should appear, with some of the basics about NetCloak, examples of what you can do with it and links to more information.
If you need help...
Visit our Web site at www.maxum.com for a searchable online User's Guide, Frequently Asked Questions lists and to sign up for the NetCloak-Talk mailing list.
You can also send technical questions to us via e-mail addressed to support@maxum.com.
