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General

What is tagSwap?

tagSwap is a place for Lasso developers to share the custom tags they've written with other Lasso developers.

Aren't there other sites that do that?

Yep, a few. But we felt there was plenty of room for one more. Plus, those other sites deal with a broader range of topics. tagSwap is about sharing custom tags. That's all. Nothing else.

What is Lasso?

Lasso is a platform, comprised of a server component and a scripting language, for developing web-based applications. It's often referred to as "middleware" and is similar in concept to PHP, Cold Fusion, ASP, etc. To find out more about Lasso, visit http://www.lassosoft.com/.

...and what is a custom tag?

A custom tag is Lasso's version of a function. It's a way of encapsulating code with standard input and output to make it more portable and easier to re-use.

Usage

How do I get custom tags from this site?

It's pretty simple. You can do a keyword search from any page on the site (look in the top right corner). Click on a tag name in the search results to view the details of that tag. If it's one you want, click the "Download" button under the "Source Code" heading to retrieve it.

Do I have to register to download tags?

Nope! You only have to register if you want to share your own tags, or if you want to post comments about other tags.

Once I have the tag I need, how do I use it?

Using the "Download" button under the "Source Code" heading, you can download an ".inc" file to place in your LassoStartup folder.

I have some tags I want to share. What do I do?

First, you need to register (yes, it's free, and no, we won't give anyone your info). Next, read the guidelines for posting. Finally, post your first tag. Once your first submission is approved, you can post as many tags as you like.

Huh? What's this "approval" crap?

One of our primary goals with tagSwap is to maintain the lowest possible barrier to entry. However, some minimal safeguards are necessary to keep the site from being polluted by random garbage. All we're doing is making sure that your initial post is a valid Lasso custom tag. Subsequent submissions will be published immediately and without any human intervention.

If I update one of my tags later, can I edit the version posted here?

Yes. Simply log in, and go to the listing you wish to edit. On any tag associated with your account, you'll see an "edit" link that will allow you to make changes.

Guidelines For Posting

To provide everyone with the best possible user experience, we suggest you follow these basic guidelines when posting tags to the site. Thank you for your cooperation!

Make sure your tags work. Reported broken tags will be removed upon confirmation that they do not work.
Consider LassoSoft's recommendations. We strongly suggest you review the Lasso Language Guide for LassoSoft's recommendations on the design of custom tags. (See Chapter 50)
Choose categories for your tags carefully. The categories used on tagSwap are the same as those used in the official Lasso reference. When you post tags, think about how they would be categorized on that site. Note: A common point of confusion is the "custom tag" category. By definition, all tags posted here are "custom tags", but that category should only be used for tags that deal with the creation and usage of other custom tags. Make sense?
Only post open source tags. tagSwap may not be used to promote or distribute commercial tags. Such tags will be removed. LassoApps may only be posted if the source is also included.
Post complete source, not a link. Submissions that do not include the full source of the tag will be removed. You have the option of uploading a .zip file containing your source if it spans multiple files, is particularly large or complex, or includes C or Java components (i.e, for LCAPI and LJAPI custom tags).
Include complete, but succinct, descriptions. Be sure to accurately describe the function of the tag, as well as each required and optional parameter, and any requirements (i.e., must be used within an inline, or only works with another custom tag). And don't forget to provide sample usage!