How this is organized
This guide is meant to provide a big picture of flexibility and power of the eSuite development environment. You can work through this guide sequentially or just pick and choose base on your interests. You should refer to the eSuite DevPack reference documentation for details on any given area.
Getting started
This section discusses what you can do with the eSuite DevPack based on your level of programming knowledge.
What kind of developer are you?
How this is organized
Setting up the HTML page
This section centers on the kind of work that can be accomplished from your HTML pages.
Instantiating applets
Setting properties
Setting applet properties using PARAM tags
Including JavaScript code in your HTML file
Calling API methods
Understanding sub-classes
Accessing sub-classes
How sub-classes relate to the applet class
Embedding buttons and other u/i objects
Calling out to Java code
The Applet Container applet
This section goes into more detail on the Applet Container applet, which can be used as a "container" for your applets and other interface object.
What is the Applet Container applet?
Why and when you need to use the Applet Container applet
Laying out applets on the page
Applet Container applet example
About the InfoCenter
This section introduces the eSuite InfoCenter. The eSuite InfoCenter is a key element of the new user interface created for the eSuite WorkPlace and DevPack applets.
What is the InfoCenter?
Including the InfoCenter in your applications
Instantiating the InfoCenter within AppletContainer applet
Customizing the InfoCenter
Building applet templates
This section introduces applet template and the template builder utility.
Understanding applet templates
How do I build a template?
How do I reference a template that I've built?
How do I Link to InfoCenter topic?
Data communication
This section introduces how eSuite can pass and read data.
Using the InfoBus to communicate data
Other ways to communicate data
Overview of the Infobus and ScriptHelper
This section introduces how the Infobus and ScriptHelper is used to pass and read data. The InfoBus provides for dynamic exchange of data between Java components.
What is the function of the InfoBus?
What is the function of the ScriptHelper ?
How do I register my applet instance with the InfoBus?
How do I make a request for information?
How do I read data onto the bus?
Using Java Beans