Deluge scripting won't be needed in case you want to build a simple data collection
and viewing application like a Contacts list. But it will be indispensable for
building a full fledged application involving some logic e.g. Library Manager.
Deluge or Data Enriched Language for the Universal Grid Environment as we call
it, is the online scripting environment integrated with Zoho Creator. It shall
greatly simplify the development of collaborative web applications for managing
complex data and processes like a Bug Tracker or a Library Manager.
3. Do you need to know programming to be able to code in
Deluge?
Definitely not. Zoho Creator primarily addresses the needs of a large number
of people who have a requirement for a web application but do not know to build
it on their own. You just need to have a clear idea about the application you
want to build and how you want it to be presented.
4. Are keywords in scripting case sensitive ?
No the language keywords are not case insensitive but the form names and field
names are case sensitive.
5. How do I join or relate tables with Zoho Creator! I mean, for example, if I create a 'form' with tasks, and another one which contains labels, how can I tell ZC that tasks are assigned one or several certain labels?
To join or relate tables with Zoho Creator, you have to first create two separate forms as given below:
1. Create a form "Tasks" with a field "Task Name".
2. Create another form "Label" with a field "Label Name".
To relate the two forms :
1. In "Tasks" Form add a new Field say "LabelName" by using the "Import Data From" option. There will be two options, Form-Single Select and Form-Multi Select. Choose the option "Form-Multi Select".
2. When you choose the "Form-Multi Select" it will show a pick list with label "Import Data From" containing the list of other Forms and their corresponding fields in that application. Select the "Label Name" field of the "Label" form and click "Done". This will create a relation between the "Tasks" form and "Label" form.
3. In the Live Mode, whenever you add and entry in the "Label" form it will automatically be available in the "Tasks" form for selection.