IBM Workplace Forms V2.7 Information Roadmap

The IBM Workplace Forms information roadmap can help you select the right information for accomplishing various tasks with Workplace Forms products.

These resources provide a high-level introduction to the Workplace Forms products.

Workplace Forms Library Provides links to announcements, articles, reports, brochures, data sheets, solution sheets, case studies, and demos of Workplace Forms products. Overview of Workplace Forms Introduces the Workplace Forms family of products and provides an example of how to create an XML-based Workplace Forms application. Viewer: What’s New Describes new features and improvements in this version of the Viewer. Designer: What’s New Describes new features and improvements in this version of the Designer. Server: What’s New Describes new features and improvements in this version of the Server products.

Workplace Forms provides several products and components that you can use to implement your own custom solution. These resources will help you determine your specific requirements and plan a system architecture based on those needs.

Detailed system requirements Identifies supported hardware and software options for Workplace Forms products.

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These resources will help you install and setup Workplace Forms products.

Viewer Quick Start Guide Explains how to install the Workplace Forms Viewer. Viewer Express Quick Start Guide Explains how to install the Workplace Forms Viewer Express. Embedding the Viewer in HTML Web Pages Describes how to embed the Workplace Forms Viewer in HTML pages by using the object tag. Designer Quick Start Guide Explains how to install the Workplace Forms Designer. API Installation and Setup Guide Explains how to install and configure all versions of the API. Webform Server Administration Manual Explains how to install, how to configure, and how to maintain the components of Webform Server. Deployment Server Administration Manual Explains how to install and how to set up the Deployment Server, including how to create the file structure, manifests, and so on. Integrating Workplace Forms with Your Systems Describes how to install and setup the Forms Services Platform and how to use the Forms Services Platform to integrate forms with other applications. Integrating Workplace Forms with Portal 6.0 Document Manager Describes how to install the Forms Services Platform and how to use it with the Designer (designing and publishing forms), PDM (storing forms), the Viewer (completing forms), and Webform Server (completing forms in a Web browser). IBM Workplace Forms and Entrust Integration Guide Provides instructions for integrating your Workplace Forms application with an Entrust infrastructure, including verifying Entrust signatures on a server. Using Authenticated Clickwrap Provides instructions for setting up a system that uses Authenticated Clickwrap signatures rather than an extensive PKI implementation.

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These resources will help you design forms using Workplace Forms Designer or text editor.

Viewer Getting Started Guide Introduces you to the Viewer environment and helps you become familiar with some of the commonly used features. Designer Getting Started Guide Introduces you to the Designer environment and helps you become familiar with some of the commonly used features. Viewer User’s Manual Provides instructions for setting the Viewer preferences and performing common tasks such as signing, attaching documents, and so on. Designer Tutorials Provides self-study lessons that help you get started using the Designer to create forms. Designer User’s Guide Provides instructions for designing forms with the Designer. Best Practices for Form Design Describes the best way to design your forms for security, accessibility, and usability. Webform Server Best Practices Guide Describes best practices for designing forms for use with Webform Server. XFDL Specification Describes the Extensible Forms Description Language (XFDL), including syntax, items, options, and functions. Locale Specification for XFDL Explains how to create forms that are localized to support specific languages and countries. XFDL Event Model Explains how to use the Event Model to make your form respond to user events, such as moving the mouse pointer over an item or pressing a certain key on the keyboard. Creating Signature Buttons in XFDL Explains how to hand-write signature buttons in XFDL. Includes detailed examples. Setting Up Item Relationships Explains how to add intelligence to your forms by creating item relationships. Use computes to make items optional, mandatory, available, unavailable, or a combination depending on user input. Introduction to the Viewer Functions Explains how to extend Viewer functionality with a set of special function calls. Using the Viewer Settings Explains how to fine-tune the Viewer's behavior for your form. Using the XML Data Model Explains how to use the XML data model in IBM Workplace Forms. Describes the setup, operation, and limitations of the XML data model.

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These resources will help you extend the capabilities of Workplace Forms using specialized functions.

Java API User’s Manual Provides a complete description of the API, including concepts, function details, quick reference, and examples. C API User’s Manual Provides a complete description of the API, including concepts, function details, quick reference, and examples. COM API User’s Manual Provides a complete description of the API, including concepts, function details, quick reference, and examples. Webform Server API Javadocs Provides a complete description of Webform Server's public interfaces for its framework servlets and portlets. Forms Services Platform API Javadocs Provides a complete description the public interfaces for the Forms Services Platform. Destroying Form Nodes Explains how to use the destroy function to dynamically remove items from a form while it is displayed in the Viewer. Readers should also refer to an IBM Workplace Forms Server - API language reference, which explains in detail how forms are represented as a node structure in memory. Duplicating Form Nodes Describes three functions for duplicating pages, items, options, or array elements. Readers should also refer to an IBM Workplace Forms Server - API language reference, which explains in detail how forms are represented as a node structure in memory.

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These resources will help you troubleshoot problems that may occur with Workplace Forms products.

Viewer Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds. Designer Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds. API Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds. Webform Server Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds. Deployment Server Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds. Forms Services Platform Release Notes Provides last-minute product information, installation information, and known limitations, problems and workarounds.

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