Introduction to eSuite Programming

Introduction to eSuite

What is eSuite?
What is the eSuite DevPack?

Getting started

What kind of developer are you?
How this is organized

Setting up the HTML page

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

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

What is the InfoCenter?
Including the InfoCenter in your applications
Instantiating the InfoCenter within AppletContainer applet
Customizing the InfoCenter

Building applet templates

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

Using the InfoBus to communicate data
Other ways to communicate data

Overview of the Infobus and ScriptHelper

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