Enhancing Empress System Functionality with Client Scripts

Introduction

Welcome to the user-friendly guide about Client Scripts in Empress. These are a powerful tool that allows you to adjust and personalize how your Empress system functions to meet your unique business needs.

What are Client Scripts?

In simple terms, Client Scripts are small pieces of code that run in your web browser. They enable you to extend or customize the standard functionality of your Empress system. This means you can adjust how your system behaves to better suit your business operations, without any need for complex coding or technical expertise.

Creating a Custom Script in Empress

As a user with the System Manager role, you can create custom scripts in Empress. Here’s how you do it:

  1. Go to the ‘Custom Script List’ and click on ‘New’.
  2. You’ll move to a new page, where you’ll be asked to specify the DocType for which you want to create a Custom Script.
  3. Enter your Custom Script and ensure it’s enabled.
  4. Click ‘Save’.

Now your custom script is ready to enhance your Empress experience!

Key Points to Remember About Custom Scripts

When using custom scripts in Empress, it’s important to keep the following in mind:

  • Server Custom Scripts are only available to the Administrator.
  • Client Custom Scripts are written in JavaScript, while Server Custom Scripts are written in Python.
  • To test your custom script, remember to clear the cache by going to ‘Tools’ > ‘Clear Cache’ and refresh the page after updating a Custom Script.

Conclusion

Client Scripts offer a powerful way to enhance and personalize your Empress system. They allow you to fine-tune the platform’s functionalities, making it more intuitive and tailored to your specific business operations. But remember, while extremely beneficial, scripts should be used carefully and tested thoroughly to ensure they do not disrupt your overall Empress system.

For more information or support, be sure to check out our other user-friendly guides or contact our support team.