IDEAScript Exchange Area

This page has been created to provide a place where users can find sections of useful IDEAScript code and where users' own IDEAScripts can be shared.

We will begin with a small selection and add to this in future updates.

Although reasonable steps are taken to ensure there are no known problems in the downloadable scripts posted here, we cannot encompass every possibility and therefore AuditWare cannot make any guarantees regarding the safe running of the code.

Please accept this as a warning and a strong recommendation to check and understand any script downloaded BEFORE running it. We cannot be held responsible for any issues you encounter.

If you have created any code that you think might be transferable and useful to others please feel free to email it to: support@auditware.co.uk


However, there are a few rules that we need you to conform to.

  1. Any scripts submitted for posting must be sent in 'open' form - i.e. in '.iss' format. Any scripts sent in compiled '.ise' form will not be viewed and will be deleted immediately.
  2. Any script submitted must feature sufficient 'commenting' within the script to help others understand what is going on in the code.
  3. Similar to the last point, some additional documentation is required to explain the purpose of the code.
  4. Where possible you should include in the supporting notes what data is required, so that code can be tested prior to posting within this area.
  5. Please indicate which version of IDEA (3.0, 2001, 2002, 2004) and what service pack level the code requires.
  6. Lastly, please let it be known whether you would be prepared to be contacted by other users to discuss or get assistance using your IDEAScript.

We have created this as a 'free' service to any IDEA user - CaseWare already has an area within the support section of their website where clients with current maintenance contracts can download a number of useful scripts. We will make every effort not to duplicate the code available from there.

The scripts posted here are designed to be as generic as possible so some sections of the original working versions could be omitted or 'commented' out. The code will need modification to be employed and this will depend on your specific scenario. Where possible, we will include examples of the code in use employing the 'sample' data included with the installation of IDEA.

Each download will consist of an IDEAScript file (with a '.iss' file extension) and an Adobe Acrobat Reader file (.pdf) containing the notes supporting the code. These two files will be combined in a WinZip file (.zip), this is done only to simplify the download process as neither file will be very big. If you are prohibited from downloading .zip files please email a request for the files to be sent as separate email attachments.

Examples

Refresh the Working Folder

refreshwf.zip (Works with all versions)

Add a Message Box

msgbox.zip (Works with all versions)

Add an Input Box

inputbox.zip (Works with all versions)

File Explorer

fileexplorer.zip (Works with all versions)

Display an Open or Save Dialog

saveopen.zip (Works with all versions)

UK VAT Number Checker

VAT_Number_Checker-v7.exe - for IDEA v7 upwards

User Guide for VAT Number Checker

Please view the examples and the notes and let us know if they are helpful and if they could be improved. Also, if you have any requests or suggestions for things you want to do but are unsure of how let us know and we'll try and put something together.

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