Is it true that EnScripts can only be created and obtained from Guidance Software?

EnScripts are powerful tools used in EnCase for automating tasks and extending the capabilities of the software. While Guidance Software (now known as OpenText) provides a number of pre-built EnScripts that can be used out of the box, it is not accurate to say that they can only be created and obtained from them.

Users have the ability to create custom EnScripts to suit their specific investigative needs. The EnScript programming language is publicly documented, allowing forensic investigators to write their own scripts to perform tasks that may not be covered by the existing scripts provided by Guidance. Additionally, the EnCase user community shares EnScripts, which means users can obtain scripts created by others or modify existing scripts for their own use.

Therefore, the statement that EnScripts can only be created and obtained from Guidance Software is false, as the capability to create and share EnScripts extends beyond just the resources provided by the company.