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Will You Install (xxx) CFX Tag for Me?

If there is a CFX tag that you would like to see supported, please contact our support...

What ColdFusion CFX Tags are Installed my Windows Server?

CFX_jpegresize CFX_JpegResize is a custom ColdFusion;® tag that resizes JPG...

Purchasing ColdFusion for Your Hosting Account

Before enabling ColdFusion for your hosting account, you must purchase a ColdFusion...

Do you disable any ColdFusion features?

Currently, we disable the following ColdFusion features on our shared hosting...

How do I create a ColdFusion DSN for a MySQL database?

To use ColdFusion to connect to a database, you must create a ColdFusion DSN. NOTE:...

Enabling ColdFusion on Your Linux Hosting Account

Once you purchase ColdFusion for your hosting account, you have to enable it in your...

Can I use Java in my ColdFusion applications?

Currently, you cannot use JSP, Java servlets, or Java Objects on your ColdFusion...

Can I Run ColdFusion and Java at the Same Time on My Site?

No. Because both of these services are extremely resource intensive, we do not allow...

What is ColdFusion?

Like PHP and ASP, you can use ColdFusion to develop dynamic websites and Web...

Which ColdFusion versions does your hosting support?

The list below details which of our hosting accounts support ColdFusion 7 and 8....

What databases can I use with ColdFusion on my Windows hosting account?

If you are using ColdFusion on your Windows hosting account, you can create a MySQL or...

What databases can I use with ColdFusion on my Linux hosting account?

If you are using ColdFusion on your Linux hosting account, you can create a MySQL...

Enabling ColdFusion on Your Windows Hosting Account

Once you purchase ColdFusion for your hosting account, you have to enable it in your...

How Do I Use ColdFusion Components (CFCs)?

A ColdFusion component (CFC) is a file saved with the extension .cfc. Like custom...

How Do I Create a ColdFusion DSN for My Access Database?

To use ColdFusion to connect to an Access database, you must create a ColdFusion DSN....

What Type of Client Variable Storage Do You support?

Our servers are configured by default to use cookies for client variable storage. We...

Why Do You Disable the CFObject Tag and the CreateObject Function? What Can I Use Instead?

We disable the CFObject tag according to Macromedia’s guidance on how to...

Can I Use the Cold Fusion CFFORM and CFMAIL tags?

Yes. The CFFORM tag is a Cold Fusion tag that is used to define a form. Similarly, the...

What Are Your ColdFusion Variable Settings?

We use the default (maximum) variable settings for ColdFusion MX 7: 20 minutes for...

How do I use cffile to upload files?

Using the ColdFusion tag "cffile" allows you to create a web page that supports...

Where Can I Learn More About Working with ColdFusion?

There are a number of places you can visit online to learn more about working with...

Disabling ColdFusion on Your Windows Hosting Account

ColdFusion can be removed from your hosting account at any time. To Disable...

How do I create a ColdFusion DSN for my SQL Server database?

To use ColdFusion to connect to a database, you must create a ColdFusion DSN. To...

Do I Have to Use Macromedia's Development Tools to Use ColdFusion?

No. ColdFusion is a scripting language similar to PHP. ColdFusion integrates its code...

What are ColdFusion custom tags and how do I use them?

Custom tags are a way of encapsulating your code so that you can use it on other...

What is a ColdFusion DSN?

DSN stands for Data Source Name. A ColdFusion DSN is a type of shortcut that...