Reorder Maintenance Template Jump to: Features Jump to Template Specific Instructions Template Notes Runtime Walkthrough Template In-Action Application Properties Web Parameters The Re-order maintainer is a template used specifically for re-sequencing sequential table data. The template uses intuitive drag and drop functionality making it easy to re-order your records. Features that Apply to All […]
Automating m-Power Authentication
Automating m-Power Authentication Occasionally, developers need their users to authenticate to the m-Power server (For row level or menu security) but do not wish to prompt the user to authenticate. Most of the time, this is because the user has already authenticated into another system first. Not wanting the user to duplicate the authentication, developers […]
Encrypted Password in Datasource File
Encrypted Password in Datasource File The Datasource file contains the connectivity information between m-Power and the database, including the user name and password. For your security m-Power encrypts the password for each connection, this adds security to your development platform by not displaying the passwords in clear text when opening the Datasource file. The encryption […]
Tags: Administration, Advanced
External Objects
External Objects The External Objects feature within m-Power allows developers to call their own back-end business logic. External Objects can be written in a variety of programming languages, such as Java, RPG, and CL. When adding an external object to an application, you will be brought to the following screen. Select the external object and […]
Tags: Advanced, Build Process
Margin Calculations within Pivot Tables
Margin Calculations within Pivot Tables Pivot Tables offer increased runtime functionality for end-users without requiring heavy customization by developers. While Pivot Tables are easy to use, one common question received is “How can I add runtime calculations to my subtotal and grand total levels?” To do so, begin by creating your Pivot Table as normal, […]
Configuring Email Functionality
Configuring Email Functionality Developers who wish to enable m-Power reports for email have two options: Allow end-users to send e-mails interactively through a Report prompt page Automate e-mails to be sent in a scheduled task. (This option is discussed in a separate document, found here.) This document will focus on Option 1, listed above. Step […]
Control Data Output on Page Load
Control Data Output on Page Load m-Power allows developers to disable certain m-Power templates from automatically displaying data on page load. When this is set, end-users who load an application will be presented with a standard m-Power page, however, it will be void of data. To make data appear, the end-user needs to enter a […]
Working With Links
Working With Links Click here to view the current documentation for this feature. Basic Links Link Info Tab Target Tab Advanced Tab Hover Window Popup Window Popup Dialog After highlighting text or clicking on a field substitution, you have the option of inserting a link. While there are many options for inserting links into your […]
Tomcat FAQ
Tomcat FAQ By default, m-Power utilizes Tomcat as an application server. The purpose of the Tomcat software is to serve as an intermediary between your end-user's requests and your database server. More information about Tomcat can be found here. While the installation of m-Power is straightforward, when it comes to configuring Tomcat, many users […]
Sample External Object (RPG)
Calling a Sample External Object (RPG) This document will explain how to create, register, and call a sample External Object written in RPG. Recall from basic training that the purpose of an External Object is to call your back-end business logic directly through an m-Power web application. In this case, the purpose of this […]
Tags: Advanced, External Objects, Maintainers, RPG
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