Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

I recently installed Newbie and ran the application for the first time. A window asking me to create a login account came up. Why is this window showing up?

Security is a very sensitive issue. How am I assured that the usernames and passwords I provide to Newbie is secured?

What are the differences between the Free version and the Licensed version of Newbie Web Automation?

What are the differences between the Licensed Full and Lite versions of Newbie Web Automation?

How do I uninstall Newbie?

How do I conceal my usernames, passwords and other personal information from appearing in Newbie Scripts?

I defined a password as a Parameter but it is showing up on the Parameter screen as plain text. How do I hide it?

Why is the Scripting language based on the Pascal language?

Why is the Debugging Toolbar buttons disabled in the Script Editor?

When I run Newbie, I get an error, "Error loading MIDAS.DLL". How do I fix this problem.

How do I install the Newbie Plugin for Mozilla Firefox?

Security is a very sensitive issue. How am I assured that the usernames and passwords I provide to Newbie is secured?
When a new user account is created, an encryption key is generated. This key is used to encrypt all information you provide using Blowfish Encryption and stored on the local computer. Only the administrator account and the user who provided the information can access this information. For more information about Blowfish Encryption, click here.

The success of Newbie depends on its ability to assure its users that sensitive information is protected from unauthorized access. We do not collect, share nor distribute user information in any manner except for the following: (1) We receive information pertaining to purchases of our software from our 3rd party transaction processing company ShareIt! Inc. (2) We request for and receive a Registration Key for Newbie Task Manager on behalf of a purchasing customer from xStarter by providing the Registration Name.

Our programs do not contain Banner Ads, Popups or Adware. We are strictly a software company with revenue being derived from the sale of our software products. Back to Top

What are the differences between the Free version and Licensed version of Newbie Web Automation?
The following are the differences between the Free and Licensed versions:
(1) A maximum of 10 entries can only be entered in the Parameters Database using the Free version. There is no limit in the number of parameters you can store using the Licensed version.
(2) After 30 days, a Newbie notification window is displayed every time a script is executed. Click the "Continue" button to proceed. You can also purchase Newbie from this window.
(3) The Newbie Web Recorder is not available in the Free version.
(4) The Script Debugging feature is not available in the Free version. 
(5) A Registration Window is available in the Help Menu to purchase and/or register the software for the Free version.

After purchasing the license(s), you will receive a notification and/or email containing the Registration Key that will activate all features of Newbie and remove any restrictions and limitations to the program. Aside from being able to use all features, purchasing the licensed version entitles you to technical support via email and the latest program updates and documentations of Newbie. Back to Top

What are the differences between the Licensed Full and Lite versions of Newbie Web Automation?
The Lite version contains all the functionality of the Full version except the following:
(1) Script Debugging feature is not available in the Lite version.
(2) The Lite version does not come with free periodic updates that come with the purchase of the Full version. Periodic updates contain the newest enhancements and improvements to Newbie. Back to Top

How do I uninstall Newbie?
For Newbie users who are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, you can uninstall the program using the 'Add or Remove Programs' in Control Panel. Select 'Newbie' and click the 'Remove' button. This will remove all programs in the install directory plus all icon shortcuts. Back to Top

How do I conceal my usernames, passwords and other personal information from appearing in Newbie Scripts?
You can use the function GetParam() and assign variables containing the username and password in the Parameters database to conceal personal information. Information stored in the Parameters Database is encrypted.

For example:   Fill('login', GetParam('yahooL'));
                    Fill('passwd', GetParam('yahooP'));

In Parameters Database define yahooL and yahooP with their corresponding values,

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I defined a password as a Parameter but it is showing up on the Parameter screen as plain text. How do I hide it?
You can mask passwords so that they do not appear as plain text on the screen. When you create a password parameter, make sure you click the 'Hide Parameter Value' checkbox.  Back to Top

I recently installed Newbie and ran the application for the first time. A window asking me to create a login account came up. Why is this window showing up?
You will need to create a default Administrator account to initially login to Newbie. Once you are logged in, you have administrative rights to add, modify and delete user accounts. You will not see this window the next time you login to Newbie.  Back to Top

Why is the Scripting language based on the Pascal language?
We chose Pascal for it's easy natural language like syntax. Unlike other programming languages that require strict conformance such as requiring the syntax to be case-sensitive, Pascal provides a simple non-restricting readable syntax with a Begin..End as the starting point for execution. Another major advantage is the built-in Pascal Compiler in Newbie that is fast, light and quick when executing scripts.  Back to Top

Why is the Debugging Toolbar buttons disabled in the Script Editor?
The Debugging Toolbar is disabled by default. You will need to purchase Newbie Automation Suite in order to use this feature. After purchasing the Automation Suite, we will email you a key file that you will need to put in the Newbie installation directory. This will activate the Debugging Toolbar.   Back to Top

When I run Newbie, I get an error, "Error loading MIDAS.DLL". How do I fix this problem.
This error happens when the registered path of MIDAS.DLL is different from its current path location. It can occur when the user reinstalls Newbie in a different directory than the previous installation. MIDAS.DLL comes with the Newbie installation and is located in your Newbie install directory.

To resolve this issue you will need to register MIDAS.DLL. You can register this DLL by running the batch file RegMidas.bat located in the Newbie install directory.  Back to Top

How do I install the Newbie Plugin for Mozilla Firefox?
You can find instructions on how to download and install the Firefox plugin by clicking the Newbie application Help menu->Online Help, go to Supported Web Browsers->Mozilla Firefox.  Back to Top