
This is the first update of eTrans, a 4th Dimension component that
provides a single set of financial transaction methods for processing
payments online from your 4th Dimension projects.  Specifically,
eTrans provides a simple, consistent interface to online credit card
authorization service providers. Using eTrans, you can build credit
card authorization services into your 4D databases in just a couple of
minutes.

Literally, you can add credit card processing to your 4D applications
with as little as 4 lines of code.  And, switching between gateway
processors requires a change in only a single line of code when using
the eTrans component.  This is ideal for vertical market applications
where the processing of credit cards and electronic checks would be a
value added feature for your customers.

Currently, eTrans supports processing of transactions through the
following provider services:

   AuthorizeNet
   E-Xact
   FirePay
   IonGate
   LinkPoint
   PlanetPayment
   SurePay (just added with this release)
   WorldPay

If there are other gateways providers which you would like to see
supported with the eTrans component, please let us know and we will
see about providing the support as quickly as we reasonably can
(tentatively, VeriSign is the not one to be worked on).

eTrans works on top of HTTP Client Deux and TCP Deux, 4D components
also available from Deep Sky Technologies, Inc. Because eTrans needs
to communicate with the authorization service providers via SSL,
eTrans also requires ITK 2.5.x.

eTrans also requires that the BASh 4D component be installed for it to
operate correctly.  BASh is a 4D component available for free from
DSTi and it handles all of the core routines needed to properly run
eTrans.

All of the code within the eTrans component is ready to use
immediately.  There are no compiler issues to be concerned about;  all
of the variables are typed in compiler methods for even the most
stringent 4D developers.  Just install the component in your structure
and start calling the methods within it.  It is really that simple!

If you are interested in just trying out eTrans, the component will
run in a demo mode. When initializing the component, just pass an
empty value for the serial. In demo mode, the component will be fully
functional for 60 minutes in your 4D application. After 60 minutes,
you have to restart your application to get eTrans to work again. Of
course, purchasing eTrans will allow you to run it for an unlimitted
period of time...

As you have come to expect from high quality software development
firms, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc., is committed to providing the
support, service, quality, and compatibility which any modern software
developer requires in their tools' vendors.  Feel free to contact me
at any time if you have any questions or problems with the software in
the eTrans component.  And, of course, feature requests are always
welcome.



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pertaining to this software, feel free to contact us at any time. Full
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Enjoy!



Steven G. Willis, sgwillis@deepskytech.com
President, Deep Sky Technologies, Inc.
http://www.deepskytech.com/
772.794.9494
