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Advansys® Formativ™Advansys® Formativ™Technical OverviewTechnical Overview
Unlimited Solutions for GroupWise
Advansys Formativ™ – Unlimited Solutions for GroupWise®
Who Are We?Who Are We?
Long established GroupWise specialists Strategic Novell Partners Founded in 1989, Advansys has over 20
years combined GroupWise third party development experience
Advansys Formativ™ – Unlimited Solutions for GroupWise®
A Revolution…A Revolution…
Formativ provides a completely new tool to enhance GroupWise.
Formativ delivers new opportunities for ‘out of the box’ solutions, systems integration and business process automation.
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What is Formativ?What is Formativ?
Formativ transforms GroupWise with: your choice of ‘out of the box’ solutions an integrated tool for creating solutions powerful GroupWise user interface extensions a modular solutions framework
Add and maintain any number of solutions Novell eDirectory™ support for fast and secure
solution deployment
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Developing for GroupWiseDeveloping for GroupWise
GroupWise
C++
VB
Delphi
Solu
tions
C3POObject
APIToken
commander
WindowsDLLs
AdminAPI
Third-party handler
COM
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GroupWise
Developing with FormativDeveloping with Formativ
C++
VB
Delphi
Solu
tions
C3POObject
APIToken
commander
WindowsDLLs
AdminAPI
Third-party handler
COM
C3POObject
APIToken
commander
WindowsDLLs
AdminAPI
Third-party handler
COM
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Formativ Concept DiagramFormativ Concept Diagram
GroupWise 32-bit Windows Client
Novell eDirectory Local Workstation
GroupWise Client User Interface Extensions
Formativ Solutions Engine
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Formativ ComponentsFormativ Components
Solutions
Development
Framework
Management
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Formativ Components: SolutionsFormativ Components: Solutions
Solutions
Development
Framework
Management
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Types of Formativ SolutionsTypes of Formativ Solutions
Add new features to GroupWise Simplify existing GroupWise features Tailor GroupWise to meet specific needs Turnkey collaboration based solutions Business process automation and workflow Integrate GroupWise with external systems
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‘‘Out of the Box’ SolutionsOut of the Box’ SolutionsToday View – Included freeToday View – Included free
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‘‘Out of the Box’ SolutionsOut of the Box’ SolutionsNo Junk Mail – Included freeNo Junk Mail – Included free
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‘‘Out of the Box’ SolutionsOut of the Box’ Solutions
Formativ Stationery Personalized Mass Email Multiple Signatures Add or Edit Message Note Address Book Publisher Internet Reply Formatter
Import Dates Message to Template Template System Publish Folder List Virus Alert Over 20 solutions!
Business Solutions PackBusiness Solutions Pack
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‘‘Out of the Box’ SolutionsOut of the Box’ SolutionsFormativ StationeryFormativ Stationery
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Formativ Components: DevelopmentFormativ Components: Development
Solutions
Development
Framework
Management
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Create New SolutionsCreate New Solutions
Create an unlimited range of solutions Create solutions easily with the integrated
development tool Includes applet recorder
Exploit new Formativ GroupWise client user interface extensions
Access native GroupWise APIs Object API, Tokens, Administrative Object API Support a range of C3PO services
Create commercial and protected solutions
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Formativ Development EnvironmentFormativ Development Environment
Designed specifically for GroupWise Integrated development tool ‘Point and click’ ease
Add new GroupWise toolbar buttons and menus
Standards based Formativ language 100% Visual Basic Script compatible COM, HTML, DHTML, XML, DOM, CSS, JavaScript
Secure Applets can only be executed within Formativ Command-line execution not possible
Supports Novell eDirectory
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FormativCentralFormativCentralFormativ’s integrated development environment (IDE)Formativ’s integrated development environment (IDE)
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Unique Unique DevelopmentDevelopment Tools Tools
Create secure solutions Encrypt source code and sensitive data, such
as account details, using Encoded or Flexalock™ applets
Optionally expose constants and comments
Create secure trial solutions With a fixed expiry date With a 30-day trial period Helps ensure that solutions
meet customer requirements
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GroupWise Client ExtensionsGroupWise Client Extensions
Seamless integration of Web technologies Client extensions and the Formativ language
enable unique, dynamic solutions Use HTML, DHTML, XML, JavaScript, DOM, CSS Formativ client extensions
Formativ Portal Manager™ HTML Dialogs
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Formativ Portal Manager™Formativ Portal Manager™
Seamless integration of browser technology Simultaneous display of persistent portals Intuitive access via the Formativ Portals folder Fully programmable portal content and
display Portal access to GroupWise messages Run Formativ solutions from a portal view Process Web forms
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Formativ Portal ExampleFormativ Portal Example
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HTML DialogsHTML Dialogs
Develop distinctive HTML based dialogs Load local, intranet or extranet dialog content Leverage HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, DOM, CSS Form variables available to Formativ language Choice of standard or embedded HTML Dialogs
Embedded dialogs seamlessly integrate with the GroupWise client window
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HTML Dialogs – An ExampleHTML Dialogs – An Example
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Who Can Create Formativ Who Can Create Formativ Solutions?Solutions?
GroupWise users Resellers, Integrators or Solution Providers The Third Party Community
Share Formativ solutions on GroupWise Cool Solutions
GroupWise specialists Advansys
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Formativ Components: FrameworkFormativ Components: Framework
Solutions
Development
Framework
Management
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Formativ Concept DiagramFormativ Concept Diagram
GroupWise 32-bit Windows Client
Novell eDirectory Local Workstation
GroupWise Client User Interface Extensions
Formativ Solutions Engine
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Modular Solutions FrameworkModular Solutions Framework
Efficient, scalable solution development Focus on the solution
eliminate repetitive, mechanical tasks Add as many solutions as you like Build and distribute solutions quickly Reusable components and services Hides complexity Enables compact, portable solutions Adds core GroupWise extensions
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Formativ Components: ManagementFormativ Components: Management
Solutions
Development
Framework
Management
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Simple, Secure ManagementSimple, Secure Management
Exploit the power, security of Novell eDirectory™ Easy, secure solution deployment for users,
groups, departments or the enterprise Use Formativ Admin to publish a solution to
eDirectory for immediate availability Supported by all Formativ products Manage Formativ engine options
Formativ engine rollout Novell ZENworks® support Use GroupWise Add-on directory Configurable Windows installation program
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Novell eDirectory™ IntegrationNovell eDirectory™ Integration
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User BenefitsUser Benefits
Empower GroupWise users Pick and choose solutions Modify solutions Develop their own solutions Engage others to develop solutions Can now think ‘outside the square’
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Enterprise BenefitsEnterprise Benefits
Maximize return on GroupWise investment Deploy only the desired solutions Customize GroupWise to meet exact needs Integrate with existing corporate systems Make the most of existing infrastructure
As needs change, add or adapt solutions in an easy, cost effective manner
Even simple custom or personalized solutions can yield significantGroupWise user benefits
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Enterprise BenefitsEnterprise Benefits
Combat pressures to migrate to a competitive collaboration product
Minimal training as Formativ solutions utilize familiar GroupWise features
Getting the most from GroupWise is essential during tough economic times
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Industries using FormativIndustries using Formativ
Formativ is currently used in
Formativ is a cross-industry solution
– BankingBanking– EducationEducation– ManufacturingManufacturing– LegalLegal
– HealthHealth– GovernmentGovernment– TelecommunicationTelecommunication
ss– And more…And more…
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FFormativormativ Product Model Product Model
Single User Small Business Level
Organizations up to 150 users Enterprise Level
Organizations over 150 users
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Formativ Product RangeFormativ Product Range
Formativ Runtime 1.5 Formativ Developer 1.5 Formativ Admin 1.5 Formativ Business Solutions Pack 1.5 Formativ Small Business
1 x Formativ Admin 50 x Formativ Runtime
Formativ Enterprise 25 x Formativ Admin 250 x Formativ Runtime
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The ‘Save Your Job’ Task ViewThe ‘Save Your Job’ Task View
The Need Display tasks assigned to me Group tasks by sender Enable access to tasks from the new view Seamless integration with GroupWise
The Formativ Solution Display task data using HTML Single user action to display task view One click access to a task’s details Display in an integrated Formativ Portal
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Creating the GroupWise Task ViewCreating the GroupWise Task View
Start a new applet in FormativCentral Create the Formativ Portal Extract the task information from GroupWise Create the HTML master layout Complete solution logic Integrate solution with the GroupWise client Share your solution
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Completed Task ViewCompleted Task View
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Creating a Formativ PortalCreating a Formativ PortalSet iPortal = iPortals.Item(PORTAL_ID)if iPortal is nothing then Set iPortal = iPortals.Add iPortal.ID = PORTAL_ID iPortal.Caption = "Delegated Tasks" iPortal.TabCaption = "Delegated Tasks" iPortal.RunApplets = FALSE iPortal.OpenMessages = TRUE end if iPortal.HTML = iPortalSrciPortal.OpenMessages = TRUE iPortal.ShowiPortals.ActivePortal = iPortal.ID
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Extracting GroupWise TasksExtracting GroupWise Tasks
set iAccount = GroupWise.Account
' Setup a filter to find the tasks
iFilter = ("(BOX_TYPE = INCOMING OR BOX_TYPE = PERSONAL) AND (TASK) AND (NOT COMPLETED) AND (START_DATE >= " &_
Year(aStart) & "/" & Month(aStart) & "/" & Day(aStart) & " AT 00:00:00 AND START_DATE <= " & Year(aEnd) &_
"/" & Month(aEnd) & "/" & Day(aEnd) & " AT 23:59:59)")
Set iTaskList = iAccount.Calendar.FindMessages(iFilter)
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Integrating the Task View - 1Integrating the Task View - 1
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Integrating the Task View - 2Integrating the Task View - 2
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Case Study 1 – Local GovernmentCase Study 1 – Local Government
The Need Dramatically increase efficiency of Building
Notifications system Meet new State Government reporting laws Meet legal evidence standards
The Formativ Solution Workflow solution using GroupWise tasks Custom dialogs manage message handling Fast, automated reporting using Microsoft Excel Met all project objectives with a low cost solution
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Case Study 1 – Notification FormCase Study 1 – Notification Form
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Case Study 2 – Legal IndustryCase Study 2 – Legal Industry
The Need Manage case load more effectively through regular
advance notifications of pending cases Automated task reminder management
The Formativ Solution Reminders created using alarmed appointments When a task is completed, optionally recreate task and
reminders for following year Automatic reminder management
Deleting or completing a task removes all associated reminders
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Case Study 2 – Creating RemindersCase Study 2 – Creating Reminders
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Case Study 2 – Automatic renewalCase Study 2 – Automatic renewal
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Case Study 3 - BankingCase Study 3 - Banking
The Need Migrate from Outlook to Exchange Minimize effort in migrating of Outlook calendar and
email data to new GroupWise user accounts Provide similar HTML template facility
The Formativ Solution Outlook Calendar and Email conversion applets Automated population of GroupWise mailbox Customized templates (stationery) system Enabled access to converted Outlook templates
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Case Study 4 - GovernmentCase Study 4 - Government
The Need Migrate from Lotus Notes mail to GroupWise Replicate user’s Notes mail folders in GroupWise Move user’s mail into correct folders
The Formativ Solution Parsed text file with Notes mail folder structure Automatically created GroupWise folders Automatically moved converted messages from the
GroupWise mailbox into appropriate folders
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Case Study 5 - ManufacturingCase Study 5 - Manufacturing
The Need Automate expense reporting and management Include workflow approval mechanism Reduce reimbursement processing times Must be a low cost solution
The Formativ Solution Workflow solution using routed email messages Integrates with existing expense system Captures expense validation statement Met all project objectives with a low cost solution
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Case Study 5 – Expense FormCase Study 5 – Expense Form
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Case Study 6 - EducationCase Study 6 - Education
The Need Improve GroupWise distribution list
management Export distribution lists to Microsoft Excel Two reports to illustrate list/user relationships
The Formativ Solution Leveraged GroupWise administration services Automatic generation of Excel reports Low cost solution met exact needs
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Case Study 7 - BankingCase Study 7 - Banking
The Need Capture loan information for branch offices Automated message creation and addressing Hide native GroupWise message interface
The Formativ Solution Implemented easy to use custom form Automated, hidden GroupWise message
creation and processing Seamlessly integrated the bank’s business
process with GroupWise
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Case Study 7 – Loan Request FormCase Study 7 – Loan Request Form
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Case Study 8 – Travel IndustryCase Study 8 – Travel Industry
The Need Integrate with existing airline reservation system Replace plain text itinerary email with HTML Easy to use solution
The Formativ Solution Custom Formativ stationery (HTML) solution Automatic insertion of airline reservation system
itinerary data into corporate stationery Single button action
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ConclusionConclusion
Formativ provides a revolutionary tool to transform GroupWise
Formativ delivers new opportunities for ‘out of the box’ solutions, systems integration and business process automation
Maximize return on GroupWise investment Increase user satisfaction
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DemonstrationDemonstration
Anatomy of a Formativ solution Case studies Examples of shipping solutions eDirectory distribution and management
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