Dataface 0.7.1

Dataface project makes web application development with PHP and MySQL a breeze.
A flexible and intuitive User Interface for MySQL databases.
Dataface does for MySQL what Plone did for Zope. In other words, it is a flexible and shapeable skin that sits on top of MySQL (one of the worlds leading Open-source database management systems) making it accessible to normal, every-day users. In practical terms, it automagically generates the appropriate forms, lists, and menus for a user to interact with the database without having to know any SQL (structured query language).
A full-featured web application framework.
Dataface gives developers the flexibility to customize the features and behavior of their Dataface application by way of configuration files (using the simple INI-file syntax), templates, and plug-ins. The real power lies in a developers ability to customize as much or as little about the application as he wants. A generic Dataface application with no customizations is completely functional. However the developer is free to customize things at his leisure.
Main features:
- Intuitive and simple user interface designed for regular users (not only db admins). Uses Plone stylesheet.
- Automatically and dynamically generated forms to edit and create new records.
- Includes "Find" mode with form to search for records.
- Includes "List" mode to see a list of records in a table or found set.
- Labels and descriptions for form fields easily assigned using INI configuration files. Very simple to edit.
- Validation rules defined using INI configuration files.
- HTML and CSS styles and widget types can be assigned to fields via INI configuration files.
- Widgets available: text boxes, text areas, select lists, check boxes, html editors, collapsable tables, auto completion fields, file upload widgets, hidden, static, and more.... (uses HTML QuickForm for forms).
- Easy javascript sorting of results (using Plone javascripts).
- Valuelists can be defined using INI configuration files. Valuelists are lists of values that can be used to limit input into a field, or provide options for selection fields like select lists and checkbox groups.
- Relationships defined using INI configuration files. One-to-many and many-to-many relationships supported.
- Allows users to easily add new and existing records to a relationship.
- Allows users to easily remove records from a relationship.
- Single Dataface installation can be used for multiple applications and sites.
- Uses Smarty templating engine for easy customization of look and feel.
- Provides simple API to interact with the database.
- API allows developers to easily generate forms to add and edit records in the database.
Enhancements:
- A register action was added to allow users to register for accounts on applications.
- This action is disabled by default, but can be easily turned on by administrators.