OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi,

I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could 
successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) 
as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework 
only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget 
applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people 
wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.

For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for 
presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP 
example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the 
data and service engine to create and update the examples.

I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at 
https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download

Requirements:

Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. 
This restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. 
It should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need 
some configuration which is not ready yet.

Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by 
user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other 
databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server 
must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running 
on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.

Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example 
and other related entities in the demo application.

Install & Run:

1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example

Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application 
startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. 
Try changing the length of the columns.

Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor. 
Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right 
left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and 
it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator 
should show you the validation message. As soon as you change any field, 
an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying 
closing the editor and you should see a dialog box prompting to save 
before closing. Save the example by clicking on save button on toolbar.

3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the 
newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.

Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to 
your feedback.

Regards,

Raj

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi Jeroen,

There was a problem with server. I restarted it and it should work fine now.

Thanks,

Raj

On 16/04/10 13:14, Jeroen van der Wal wrote:
> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
> tested it in IE and Firefox.
>
> -Jeroen
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini<ra...@gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>> application, here is the link:
>>
>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) as
>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework only
>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to use
>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>
>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the data
>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>
>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>
>>> Requirements:
>>>
>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. This
>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need some
>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>
>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other databases
>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be running
>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts but it
>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>
>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>
>>> Install&  Run:
>>>
>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application startup,
>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try changing
>>> the length of the columns.
>>>
>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right left
>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it should
>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show you
>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the editor
>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save the
>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>
>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>
>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>> your feedback.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Thanks for your feedback Jeroen.


On 16/04/10 13:41, Jeroen van der Wal wrote:
> Yes it works now. Interesting concept Raj, thanks for sharing this with us.
> -Jeroen
>
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Jacques Le Roux
> <ja...@les7arts.com>  wrote:
>    
>> I get an example list
>>
>> Jacques
>>
>> From: "Jeroen van der Wal"<jv...@stromboli.it>
>>      
>>> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
>>> tested it in IE and Firefox.
>>>
>>> -Jeroen
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini<ra...@gmail.com>  wrote:
>>>        
>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>          
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine)
>>>>> as
>>>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework
>>>>> only
>>>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>>>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to
>>>>> use
>>>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>
>>>>> For my experiment I have Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>>> data
>>>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>>
>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>>
>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>
>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>>> This
>>>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need
>>>>> some
>>>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>>>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'. It is possible to use other databases
>>>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be
>>>>> running
>>>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts
>>>>> but it
>>>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>
>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>>>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>
>>>>> Install&  Run:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>
>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>> startup,
>>>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try
>>>>> changing
>>>>> the length of the columns.
>>>>>
>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right
>>>>> left
>>>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it
>>>>> should
>>>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show
>>>>> you
>>>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>>>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the
>>>>> editor
>>>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save
>>>>> the
>>>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>>>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>
>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>            
>>>>
>>>>          
>>>        
>>
>>      
>    

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jeroen van der Wal <jv...@stromboli.it>]

Yes it works now. Interesting concept Raj, thanks for sharing this with us.
-Jeroen

On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 10:01 AM, Jacques Le Roux
<ja...@les7arts.com> wrote:
> I get an example list
>
> Jacques
>
> From: "Jeroen van der Wal" <jv...@stromboli.it>
>>
>> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
>> tested it in IE and Firefox.
>>
>> -Jeroen
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>> application, here is the link:
>>>
>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine)
>>>> as
>>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework
>>>> only
>>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to
>>>> use
>>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>
>>>> For my experiment I have Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>> data
>>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>
>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>
>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>
>>>> Requirements:
>>>>
>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>> This
>>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need
>>>> some
>>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>
>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'. It is possible to use other databases
>>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be
>>>> running
>>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts
>>>> but it
>>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>
>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>
>>>> Install & Run:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>> startup,
>>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try
>>>> changing
>>>> the length of the columns.
>>>>
>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right
>>>> left
>>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it
>>>> should
>>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show
>>>> you
>>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the
>>>> editor
>>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save
>>>> the
>>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>>
>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>
>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>> your feedback.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Ha, I did not try the dbl-clic, nice indeed!

Thanks

Jacques
PS: Changing the status from defined to other error is not supported (got an error msg)

From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
> Hi Jacques,
> 
> You should be able to edit the example by double clicking on it. You can 
> also create new example by clicking in "Create Example" tool bar icon.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Raj
> 
> On 16/04/10 13:31, Jacques Le Roux wrote:
>> I get an example list
>>
>> Jacques
>>
>> From: "Jeroen van der Wal" <jv...@stromboli.it>
>>> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
>>> tested it in IE and Firefox.
>>>
>>> -Jeroen
>>>
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>> engine) as
>>>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>>> Framework only
>>>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget
>>>>> applications
>>>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting
>>>>> to use
>>>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>
>>>>> For my experiment I have Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of
>>>>> the data
>>>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>
>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64)
>>>>> systems. This
>>>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will
>>>>> need some
>>>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and
>>>>> owned by
>>>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'. It is possible to use other
>>>>> databases
>>>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be
>>>>> running
>>>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other
>>>>> hosts but it
>>>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>
>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>> example
>>>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>
>>>>> Install & Run:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>
>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>> startup,
>>>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try
>>>>> changing
>>>>> the length of the columns.
>>>>>
>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>> right left
>>>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and
>>>>> it should
>>>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should
>>>>> show you
>>>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an
>>>>> asterisk (*)
>>>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the
>>>>> editor
>>>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing.
>>>>> Save the
>>>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>>> the
>>>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>
>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi Jacques,

You should be able to edit the example by double clicking on it. You can 
also create new example by clicking in "Create Example" tool bar icon.

Thanks,

Raj

On 16/04/10 13:31, Jacques Le Roux wrote:
> I get an example list
>
> Jacques
>
> From: "Jeroen van der Wal" <jv...@stromboli.it>
>> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
>> tested it in IE and Firefox.
>>
>> -Jeroen
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>> application, here is the link:
>>>
>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>> engine) as
>>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>> Framework only
>>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget
>>>> applications
>>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting
>>>> to use
>>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>
>>>> For my experiment I have Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of
>>>> the data
>>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>
>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Requirements:
>>>>
>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64)
>>>> systems. This
>>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will
>>>> need some
>>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>
>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and
>>>> owned by
>>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'. It is possible to use other
>>>> databases
>>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be
>>>> running
>>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other
>>>> hosts but it
>>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>
>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>> example
>>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>
>>>> Install & Run:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>> startup,
>>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try
>>>> changing
>>>> the length of the columns.
>>>>
>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>> right left
>>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and
>>>> it should
>>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should
>>>> show you
>>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an
>>>> asterisk (*)
>>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the
>>>> editor
>>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing.
>>>> Save the
>>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>>
>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>> the
>>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>
>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>> your feedback.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

I get an example list

Jacques

From: "Jeroen van der Wal" <jv...@stromboli.it>
> Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
> tested it in IE and Firefox.
> 
> -Jeroen
> 
> 
> On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>> application, here is the link:
>>
>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) as
>>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework only
>>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to use
>>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>>
>>> For my experiment I have Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the data
>>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>
>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>
>>> Requirements:
>>>
>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. This
>>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need some
>>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>
>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'. It is possible to use other databases
>>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be running
>>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts but it
>>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>
>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>
>>> Install & Run:
>>>
>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application startup,
>>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try changing
>>> the length of the columns.
>>>
>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right left
>>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it should
>>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show you
>>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the editor
>>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save the
>>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>>
>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>
>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>> your feedback.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jeroen van der Wal <jv...@stromboli.it>]

Hi Raj, the link returns a blank screen and a Javascript error. I
tested it in IE and Firefox.

-Jeroen


On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
> application, here is the link:
>
> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>
> Thanks,
>
> Raj
>
> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) as
>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework only
>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to use
>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>
>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the data
>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>
>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>
>> Requirements:
>>
>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. This
>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need some
>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>
>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other databases
>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be running
>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts but it
>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>
>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>
>> Install & Run:
>>
>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application startup,
>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try changing
>> the length of the columns.
>>
>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right left
>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it should
>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show you
>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the editor
>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save the
>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>
>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>
>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>> your feedback.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Those who want to peek into running example without installing the 
application, here is the link:

http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example

Thanks,

Raj

On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could 
> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service 
> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run 
> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form 
> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting 
> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>
> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for 
> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP 
> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the 
> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>
> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at 
> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download 
>
>
> Requirements:
>
> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. 
> This restriction is due to the executable including in the 
> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command 
> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>
> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned 
> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other 
> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server 
> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running 
> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>
> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using 
> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>
> Install & Run:
>
> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>
> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application 
> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left 
> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>
> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor. 
> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the 
> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the 
> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse 
> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you 
> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on 
> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box 
> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save 
> button on toolbar.
>
> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see 
> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>
> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to 
> your feedback.
>
> Regards,
>
> Raj
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi Chris,

My current implementation uses the OFBiz code base as binary jars. OFbiz 
code will need few changes here and there mainly in class loading 
mechanism. OFBiz depends on Thread context class loader for some of the 
classes. This is not compatible with OSGi as in OSGi environment, each 
bundle has its own class loader and it is not predictable which class 
loader will be associated as TCL. Also, at the moment, there is not a 
support for web application deployment. But I do not see that a 
difficult task as there is a already OSGi specifications and couple of 
implementation for doing that.

Therefore, only thing needed is the community interest and support. 
However, for the time being, I have hosted it on the sourceforge.net for 
community participation.

Thanks,

Raj

On 17/04/10 02:59, chris snow wrote:
> This is excellent news Raj - congratulations!
>
> Do you think it will eventually be practical to push your work into trunk so
> that the ofbiz container system could be replaced with OSGi?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Chris
>
> On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Raj Saini<ra...@gmail.com>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) as
>> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework only
>> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
>> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to use
>> the service engine and entity engine.
>>
>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the data
>> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>
>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>
>> Requirements:
>>
>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. This
>> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
>> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need some
>> configuration which is not ready yet.
>>
>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
>> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other databases
>> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be running
>> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts but it
>> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>
>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
>> and other related entities in the demo application.
>>
>> Install&  Run:
>>
>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application startup,
>> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try changing
>> the length of the columns.
>>
>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right left
>> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it should
>> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show you
>> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
>> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the editor
>> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save the
>> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>>
>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
>> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>
>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to your
>> feedback.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>      
>    

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[chris snow <ch...@googlemail.com>]

This is excellent news Raj - congratulations!

Do you think it will eventually be practical to push your work into trunk so
that the ofbiz container system could be replaced with OSGi?

Many thanks,

Chris

On Thu, Apr 15, 2010 at 9:21 PM, Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service engine) as
> OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run Framework only
> OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form widget applications
> (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting for people wanting to use
> the service engine and entity engine.
>
> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the data
> and service engine to create and update the examples.
>
> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>
> Requirements:
>
> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems. This
> restriction is due to the executable including in the distribution. It
> should be possible to run it using java -jar command but it will need some
> configuration which is not ready yet.
>
> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned by
> user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other databases
> but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server must be running
> on localhost. It is possible to use the server running on other hosts but it
> will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>
> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using example
> and other related entities in the demo application.
>
> Install & Run:
>
> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>
> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application startup,
> you should see a table with existing examples in the left pane. Try changing
> the length of the columns.
>
> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the right left
> panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the editor and it should
> show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse on decorator should show you
> the validation message. As soon as you change any field, an asterisk (*)
> should appear next to the title on editor pane. Trying closing the editor
> and you should see a dialog box prompting to save before closing. Save the
> example by clicking on save button on toolbar.
>
> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see the
> newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>
> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to your
> feedback.
>
> Regards,
>
> Raj
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Yes good question indeed. I guess it's a "OSGi based OFBiz framework" POC ;o)

Jacques

From: "BJ Freeman" <bj...@free-man.net>
> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
> 
> =========================
> BJ Freeman
> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation <http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
> Specialtymarket.com <http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
> 
> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
> 
> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
> Linkedin
> <http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro>
> 
> 
> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>> application, here is the link:
>> 
>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Raj
>> 
>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>
>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>
>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>
>>>
>>> Requirements:
>>>
>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>
>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>
>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>
>>> Install & Run:
>>>
>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>
>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>> button on toolbar.
>>>
>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>
>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>> your feedback.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> 
>> 
> 
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Shi Jinghai <sh...@langhua.cn>]

Great work and thanks!


在 2010-04-16五的 14:57 +0530，Raj Saini写道：
> Hi BJ,
> 
> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
> 
> Service side
> -------------
> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as 
> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can 
> find about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity 
> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote 
> services.
> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
> 
> Client side
> -----------
> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of 
> use of Desktop based applications.
> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with 
> minimal or no changes to the code.
> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new 
> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. 
> You can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing 
> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
> 
> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples 
> in the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how 
> changes are populated from one pane to another even without saving the 
> application. Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel 
> as a desktop application. Try emptying the name field and see the 
> validation decoration with a tool tip.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Raj
> 
> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
> > could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
> > consider important, relative to ofbiz?
> >
> > =========================
> > BJ Freeman
> > http://bjfreeman.elance.com
> > Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
> > Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
> >
> > Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
> >
> > Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
> > Linkedin
> > <http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro>
> >
> >
> > Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
> >    
> >> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
> >> application, here is the link:
> >>
> >> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Raj
> >>
> >> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
> >>      
> >>> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
> >>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
> >>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
> >>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
> >>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
> >>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
> >>>
> >>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
> >>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
> >>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
> >>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
> >>>
> >>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
> >>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Requirements:
> >>>
> >>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
> >>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
> >>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
> >>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
> >>>
> >>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
> >>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
> >>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
> >>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
> >>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
> >>>
> >>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
> >>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
> >>>
> >>> Install&  Run:
> >>>
> >>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
> >>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
> >>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
> >>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
> >>>
> >>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
> >>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
> >>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
> >>>
> >>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
> >>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
> >>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
> >>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
> >>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
> >>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
> >>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
> >>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
> >>> button on toolbar.
> >>>
> >>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
> >>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
> >>>
> >>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
> >>> your feedback.
> >>>
> >>> Regards,
> >>>
> >>> Raj
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>        
> >>
> >>      
> >
> >
> >    
> 

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Thanks Raj,

I had a 1st look at some demos, it's very impressive indeed...
The RAP <=> RCP aspect is interesting...

Jacques

From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
> Hi Jacques,
> 
> These are few off the top of my head:
> 
> Pros:
> 1. Rich and responsive UI similar to the desktop applications.
> 2. Programming model similar to the desktop application and no need to 
> deal with request, response, URLs etc.
> 3. Single sourcing that is application written for web can run on 
> desktop and vice-versa with minimal or no changes to the code.
> 4. Applications can come and go on they fly without restarting the 
> server as RAP is also based on OSGi runtime.
> 5. Applications can be developed as small plug-ins. Plug-ins can be 
> written by third parties who do not have access to the source code of 
> current application.
> 
> Cons:
> 1. Steep learning curve for those who are not familiar with SWT/JFace 
> programming.
> 2. In contrast to other technology, scaling the RAP application will 
> need more server side resources as most client side events are relayed 
> to the server.
> 3. Comparatively new to the market. However, it is going to be integral 
> part of the Eclipse 4 release and it may become more popular than other 
> similar technologies.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Raj
> 
> 
> On 18/04/10 03:31, Jacques Le Roux wrote:
>> Thanks Chris and Raj,
>>
>> I remember now, Raj, that you already spoke about RAP.
>> I think I will have a look, but have you alreay any opinion about pros 
>> and cons?
>>
>> Jacques
>>
>> From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
>>> Hi Jacques,
>>>
>>> Yes it is Rich Ajax Platform (RAP). RAP enabled Eclipse based 
>>> applications to run on web without or very minimal changes. This is 
>>> called single sourcing that is write your applications once and run 
>>> them either as web or desktop application. Programming model of RAP 
>>> is same as Eclipse Plugin-ins.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>> On 17/04/10 17:58, chris snow wrote:
>>>> Hi Jacques, I think for the client Raj is using RAP from eclipse - the
>>>> following link describes it in a few words: http://www.eclipse.org/rap
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jacques Le Roux<
>>>> jacques.le.roux@les7arts.com>  wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Hi Raj,
>>>>>
>>>>> Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use
>>>>> something GWT, or?
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>> Jacques
>>>>>
>>>>> From: "Raj Saini"<ra...@gmail.com>
>>>>> To:<us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
>>>>> Cc: "BJ Freeman"<bj...@free-man.net>
>>>>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
>>>>> Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>   Hi BJ,
>>>>>> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Service side
>>>>>> -------------
>>>>>> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime 
>>>>>> such as
>>>>>> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. 
>>>>>> You can find
>>>>>> about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
>>>>>> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity
>>>>>> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
>>>>>> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote
>>>>>> services.
>>>>>> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Client side
>>>>>> -----------
>>>>>> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease 
>>>>>> of use
>>>>>> of Desktop based applications.
>>>>>> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with 
>>>>>> minimal
>>>>>> or no changes to the code.
>>>>>> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new
>>>>>> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source 
>>>>>> code. You
>>>>>> can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing
>>>>>> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the 
>>>>>> examples in
>>>>>> the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how 
>>>>>> changes
>>>>>> are populated from one pane to another even without saving the 
>>>>>> application.
>>>>>> Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel as a 
>>>>>> desktop
>>>>>> application. Try emptying the name field and see the validation 
>>>>>> decoration
>>>>>> with a tool tip.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>>>>>>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> =========================
>>>>>>> BJ Freeman
>>>>>>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>>>>>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<
>>>>>>> http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>>>>>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>>>>>>> Linkedin
>>>>>>> <
>>>>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro 
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>>>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. 
>>>>>>>>> I could
>>>>>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>>>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible 
>>>>>>>>> to run
>>>>>>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>>>>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be 
>>>>>>>>> interesting
>>>>>>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP 
>>>>>>>>> (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. 
>>>>>>>>> My RAP
>>>>>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some 
>>>>>>>>> of the
>>>>>>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is 
>>>>>>>>> available at
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download 
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) 
>>>>>>>>> systems.
>>>>>>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>>>>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar 
>>>>>>>>> command
>>>>>>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and 
>>>>>>>>> owned
>>>>>>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>>>>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database 
>>>>>>>>> server
>>>>>>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server 
>>>>>>>>> running
>>>>>>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>>>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Install&   Run:
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>>>>>> 4. point your browser to 
>>>>>>>>> http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>>>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>>>>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane 
>>>>>>>>> editor.
>>>>>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>>>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>>>>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering 
>>>>>>>>> mouse
>>>>>>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as 
>>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the 
>>>>>>>>> title on
>>>>>>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a 
>>>>>>>>> dialog box
>>>>>>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking 
>>>>>>>>> on save
>>>>>>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should 
>>>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look 
>>>>>>>>> forward to
>>>>>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi Jacques,

These are few off the top of my head:

Pros:
1. Rich and responsive UI similar to the desktop applications.
2. Programming model similar to the desktop application and no need to 
deal with request, response, URLs etc.
3. Single sourcing that is application written for web can run on 
desktop and vice-versa with minimal or no changes to the code.
4. Applications can come and go on they fly without restarting the 
server as RAP is also based on OSGi runtime.
5. Applications can be developed as small plug-ins. Plug-ins can be 
written by third parties who do not have access to the source code of 
current application.

Cons:
1. Steep learning curve for those who are not familiar with SWT/JFace 
programming.
2. In contrast to other technology, scaling the RAP application will 
need more server side resources as most client side events are relayed 
to the server.
3. Comparatively new to the market. However, it is going to be integral 
part of the Eclipse 4 release and it may become more popular than other 
similar technologies.

Regards,

Raj


On 18/04/10 03:31, Jacques Le Roux wrote:
> Thanks Chris and Raj,
>
> I remember now, Raj, that you already spoke about RAP.
> I think I will have a look, but have you alreay any opinion about pros 
> and cons?
>
> Jacques
>
> From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
>> Hi Jacques,
>>
>> Yes it is Rich Ajax Platform (RAP). RAP enabled Eclipse based 
>> applications to run on web without or very minimal changes. This is 
>> called single sourcing that is write your applications once and run 
>> them either as web or desktop application. Programming model of RAP 
>> is same as Eclipse Plugin-ins.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>> On 17/04/10 17:58, chris snow wrote:
>>> Hi Jacques, I think for the client Raj is using RAP from eclipse - the
>>> following link describes it in a few words: http://www.eclipse.org/rap
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jacques Le Roux<
>>> jacques.le.roux@les7arts.com>  wrote:
>>>
>>>> Hi Raj,
>>>>
>>>> Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use
>>>> something GWT, or?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks
>>>>
>>>> Jacques
>>>>
>>>> From: "Raj Saini"<ra...@gmail.com>
>>>> To:<us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
>>>> Cc: "BJ Freeman"<bj...@free-man.net>
>>>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
>>>> Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>   Hi BJ,
>>>>> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
>>>>>
>>>>> Service side
>>>>> -------------
>>>>> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime 
>>>>> such as
>>>>> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. 
>>>>> You can find
>>>>> about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
>>>>> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity
>>>>> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
>>>>> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote
>>>>> services.
>>>>> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
>>>>>
>>>>> Client side
>>>>> -----------
>>>>> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease 
>>>>> of use
>>>>> of Desktop based applications.
>>>>> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with 
>>>>> minimal
>>>>> or no changes to the code.
>>>>> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new
>>>>> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source 
>>>>> code. You
>>>>> can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing
>>>>> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
>>>>>
>>>>> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the 
>>>>> examples in
>>>>> the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how 
>>>>> changes
>>>>> are populated from one pane to another even without saving the 
>>>>> application.
>>>>> Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel as a 
>>>>> desktop
>>>>> application. Try emptying the name field and see the validation 
>>>>> decoration
>>>>> with a tool tip.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj
>>>>>
>>>>> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>>>>>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> =========================
>>>>>> BJ Freeman
>>>>>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>>>>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<
>>>>>> http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>>>>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>>>>>> Linkedin
>>>>>> <
>>>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro 
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. 
>>>>>>>> I could
>>>>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible 
>>>>>>>> to run
>>>>>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>>>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be 
>>>>>>>> interesting
>>>>>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP 
>>>>>>>> (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. 
>>>>>>>> My RAP
>>>>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some 
>>>>>>>> of the
>>>>>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is 
>>>>>>>> available at
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download 
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) 
>>>>>>>> systems.
>>>>>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>>>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar 
>>>>>>>> command
>>>>>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and 
>>>>>>>> owned
>>>>>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>>>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database 
>>>>>>>> server
>>>>>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server 
>>>>>>>> running
>>>>>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Install&   Run:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>>>>> 4. point your browser to 
>>>>>>>> http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>>>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane 
>>>>>>>> editor.
>>>>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>>>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering 
>>>>>>>> mouse
>>>>>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as 
>>>>>>>> you
>>>>>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the 
>>>>>>>> title on
>>>>>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a 
>>>>>>>> dialog box
>>>>>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking 
>>>>>>>> on save
>>>>>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should 
>>>>>>>> see
>>>>>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look 
>>>>>>>> forward to
>>>>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>
>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Thanks Chris and Raj,

I remember now, Raj, that you already spoke about RAP.
I think I will have a look, but have you alreay any opinion about pros and cons?

Jacques

From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
> Hi Jacques,
> 
> Yes it is Rich Ajax Platform (RAP). RAP enabled Eclipse based 
> applications to run on web without or very minimal changes. This is 
> called single sourcing that is write your applications once and run them 
> either as web or desktop application. Programming model of RAP is same 
> as Eclipse Plugin-ins.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Raj
> 
> On 17/04/10 17:58, chris snow wrote:
>> Hi Jacques, I think for the client Raj is using RAP from eclipse - the
>> following link describes it in a few words: http://www.eclipse.org/rap
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jacques Le Roux<
>> jacques.le.roux@les7arts.com>  wrote:
>>
>>    
>>> Hi Raj,
>>>
>>> Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use
>>> something GWT, or?
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Jacques
>>>
>>> From: "Raj Saini"<ra...@gmail.com>
>>> To:<us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
>>> Cc: "BJ Freeman"<bj...@free-man.net>
>>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
>>> Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>   Hi BJ,
>>>      
>>>> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
>>>>
>>>> Service side
>>>> -------------
>>>> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as
>>>> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can find
>>>> about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
>>>> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity
>>>> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
>>>> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote
>>>> services.
>>>> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
>>>>
>>>> Client side
>>>> -----------
>>>> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of use
>>>> of Desktop based applications.
>>>> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with minimal
>>>> or no changes to the code.
>>>> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new
>>>> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. You
>>>> can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing
>>>> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
>>>>
>>>> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples in
>>>> the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how changes
>>>> are populated from one pane to another even without saving the application.
>>>> Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel as a desktop
>>>> application. Try emptying the name field and see the validation decoration
>>>> with a tool tip.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>        
>>>>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>>>>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>>>>
>>>>> =========================
>>>>> BJ Freeman
>>>>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>>>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<
>>>>> http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>>>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>>>>
>>>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>>>>
>>>>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>>>>> Linkedin
>>>>> <
>>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
>>>>>          
>>>>>>            
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>          
>>>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>            
>>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>>>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>>>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>>>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>>>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>>>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Install&   Run:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>>>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>>>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>>>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>>>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>>>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>              
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>            
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>          
>>>>
>>>>        
>>>      
>>    
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi Jacques,

Yes it is Rich Ajax Platform (RAP). RAP enabled Eclipse based 
applications to run on web without or very minimal changes. This is 
called single sourcing that is write your applications once and run them 
either as web or desktop application. Programming model of RAP is same 
as Eclipse Plugin-ins.

Thanks,

Raj

On 17/04/10 17:58, chris snow wrote:
> Hi Jacques, I think for the client Raj is using RAP from eclipse - the
> following link describes it in a few words: http://www.eclipse.org/rap
>
>
>
> On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jacques Le Roux<
> jacques.le.roux@les7arts.com>  wrote:
>
>    
>> Hi Raj,
>>
>> Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use
>> something GWT, or?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Jacques
>>
>> From: "Raj Saini"<ra...@gmail.com>
>> To:<us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
>> Cc: "BJ Freeman"<bj...@free-man.net>
>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
>> Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework
>>
>>
>>
>>   Hi BJ,
>>      
>>> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
>>>
>>> Service side
>>> -------------
>>> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as
>>> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can find
>>> about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
>>> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity
>>> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
>>> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote
>>> services.
>>> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
>>>
>>> Client side
>>> -----------
>>> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of use
>>> of Desktop based applications.
>>> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with minimal
>>> or no changes to the code.
>>> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new
>>> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. You
>>> can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing
>>> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
>>>
>>> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples in
>>> the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how changes
>>> are populated from one pane to another even without saving the application.
>>> Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel as a desktop
>>> application. Try emptying the name field and see the validation decoration
>>> with a tool tip.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>>>
>>>        
>>>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>>>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>>>
>>>> =========================
>>>> BJ Freeman
>>>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<
>>>> http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>>>
>>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>>>
>>>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>>>> Linkedin
>>>> <
>>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
>>>>          
>>>>>            
>>>>
>>>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>          
>>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>>
>>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj
>>>>>
>>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>            
>>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>>>
>>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Install&   Run:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Raj
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>              
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>            
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>          
>>>
>>>        
>>      
>    

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[chris snow <ch...@googlemail.com>]

Hi Jacques, I think for the client Raj is using RAP from eclipse - the
following link describes it in a few words: http://www.eclipse.org/rap



On Sat, Apr 17, 2010 at 12:09 PM, Jacques Le Roux <
jacques.le.roux@les7arts.com> wrote:

> Hi Raj,
>
> Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use
> something GWT, or?
>
> Thanks
>
> Jacques
>
> From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
> To: <us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
> Cc: "BJ Freeman" <bj...@free-man.net>
> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
> Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework
>
>
>
>  Hi BJ,
>>
>> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
>>
>> Service side
>> -------------
>> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as
>> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can find
>> about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
>> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity
>> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
>> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote
>> services.
>> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
>>
>> Client side
>> -----------
>> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of use
>> of Desktop based applications.
>> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with minimal
>> or no changes to the code.
>> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new
>> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. You
>> can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing
>> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
>>
>> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples in
>> the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how changes
>> are populated from one pane to another even without saving the application.
>> Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel as a desktop
>> application. Try emptying the name field and see the validation decoration
>> with a tool tip.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>>
>>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>>
>>> =========================
>>> BJ Freeman
>>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<
>>> http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>>
>>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>>
>>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>>> Linkedin
>>> <
>>> http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro
>>> >
>>>
>>>
>>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>>
>>>
>>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>>> application, here is the link:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>>
>>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>>>
>>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Requirements:
>>>>>
>>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>>
>>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>>
>>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>>
>>>>> Install&  Run:
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>>
>>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>>
>>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>>
>>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>>
>>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>>> your feedback.
>>>>>
>>>>> Regards,
>>>>>
>>>>> Raj
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Jacques Le Roux <ja...@les7arts.com>]

Hi Raj,

Could you please explain more the client-side section? Did you use something GWT, or?

Thanks

Jacques

From: "Raj Saini" <ra...@gmail.com>
To: <us...@ofbiz.apache.org>
Cc: "BJ Freeman" <bj...@free-man.net>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 11:27 AM
Subject: Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework


> Hi BJ,
> 
> Purpose of the demo is to show how to:
> 
> Service side
> -------------
> 1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as 
> Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can 
> find about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
> 2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity 
> engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
> 3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote 
> services.
> 4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.
> 
> Client side
> -----------
> 1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of 
> use of Desktop based applications.
> 2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with 
> minimal or no changes to the code.
> 3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new 
> functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. 
> You can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing 
> application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.
> 
> To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples 
> in the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how 
> changes are populated from one pane to another even without saving the 
> application. Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel 
> as a desktop application. Try emptying the name field and see the 
> validation decoration with a tool tip.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Raj
> 
> On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
>> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
>> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>>
>> =========================
>> BJ Freeman
>> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
>> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
>> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>>
>> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>>
>> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
>> Linkedin
>> <http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro>
>>
>>
>> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>>    
>>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>>> application, here is the link:
>>>
>>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>>      
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>>
>>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>>
>>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Requirements:
>>>>
>>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>>
>>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>>
>>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>>
>>>> Install&  Run:
>>>>
>>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>>
>>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>>
>>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>>> button on toolbar.
>>>>
>>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>>
>>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>>> your feedback.
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>>
>>>> Raj
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>        
>>>
>>>      
>>
>>
>>    
>

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[Raj Saini <ra...@gmail.com>]

Hi BJ,

Purpose of the demo is to show how to:

Service side
-------------
1. Run OFBiz inside a OFBiz container using OSGi based runtime such as 
Apache Felix and Eclipse Equinox and reap the benefits of OSGi. You can 
find about OSGi benefits at this URL http://www.osgi.org/About/WhyOSGi.
2. Make OFBiz more modular that is separating the framework (entity 
engine, service engine etc) from the applications.
3. Provide remoting capabilities to OFBiz services using OSGi remote 
services.
4. Use other technologies such as JPA along with OGBiz entity engine.

Client side
-----------
1. Create Rich applications with the similar capabilities and ease of 
use of Desktop based applications.
2. Run the single client application either on web or desktop with 
minimal or no changes to the code.
3. Plug-in based development of application that is, to add new 
functionality to the application, you do not need access to source code. 
You can simply create new bundles/plug-ins and they add to the existing 
application, same as Eclipse Plug-ins.

To get the feel of the application, try double clicking on the examples 
in the left pane. Try editing the example in the right pane. See how 
changes are populated from one pane to another even without saving the 
application. Try changing the column width, you will get the same feel 
as a desktop application. Try emptying the name field and see the 
validation decoration with a tool tip.

Regards,

Raj

On 16/04/10 13:59, BJ Freeman wrote:
> could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
> consider important, relative to ofbiz?
>
> =========================
> BJ Freeman
> http://bjfreeman.elance.com
> Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation<http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
> Specialtymarket.com<http://www.specialtymarket.com/>
>
> Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist
>
> Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
> Linkedin
> <http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro>
>
>
> Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
>    
>> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
>> application, here is the link:
>>
>> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>>      
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>>
>>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>>
>>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>>
>>>
>>> Requirements:
>>>
>>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>>
>>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>>
>>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>>
>>> Install&  Run:
>>>
>>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>>
>>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>>
>>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>>> button on toolbar.
>>>
>>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>>
>>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>>> your feedback.
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Raj
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>        
>>
>>      
>
>
>    

Re: OSGi based OFBiz framework

[BJ Freeman <bj...@free-man.net>]

could you explain what I am looking at and what it shows that you
consider important, relative to ofbiz?

=========================
BJ Freeman
http://bjfreeman.elance.com
Strategic Power Office with Supplier Automation <http://www.businessesnetwork.com/automation/viewforum.php?f=93>
Specialtymarket.com <http://www.specialtymarket.com/>

Systems Integrator-- Glad to Assist

Chat  Y! messenger: bjfr33man
Linkedin
<http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=1237480&locale=en_US&trk=tab_pro>


Raj Saini sent the following on 4/16/2010 12:37 AM:
> Those who want to peek into running example without installing the
> application, here is the link:
> 
> http://www.viithiisys.com:9999/demo?startup=example
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Raj
> 
> On 16/04/10 01:51, Raj Saini wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> I have been working on OSGi and OFBiz integration for a while. I could
>> successfully, run the OFBiz framework (entity engine and service
>> engine) as OSGi services. With this integration it is possible to run
>> Framework only OFBiz and use the OFBiz service engine for non form
>> widget applications (e.g. GWT, JSF etc). This should be interesting
>> for people wanting to use the service engine and entity engine.
>>
>> For my experiment I have  Eclipse RAP (http://www.eclipse.org/rap) for
>> presentation layer and ported the part of Example application. My RAP
>> example application is using OFBiz entity engine to fetch some of the
>> data and service engine to create and update the examples.
>>
>> I have uploaded the installable bundle at SF and it is available at
>> https://sourceforge.net/projects/ofbiz-osgi/files/osgi-ofbiz.tar.bz2/download
>>
>>
>> Requirements:
>>
>> Platform - Current distribution works only on Linux (x86_64) systems.
>> This restriction is due to the executable including in the
>> distribution. It should be possible to run it using java -jar command
>> but it will need some configuration which is not ready yet.
>>
>> Database - PostgreSQL DB server with database named 'ofbiz' and owned
>> by user 'ofbiz' and password 'ofbiz'.  It is possible to use other
>> databases but there are not JDBC driver bundles yet. Database server
>> must be running on localhost. It is possible to use the server running
>> on other hosts but it will need the change in entityengine.xml.
>>
>> Demo data - OFBiz demo data loaded in the database as I am using
>> example and other related entities in the demo application.
>>
>> Install & Run:
>>
>> 1. Extract the tar achieve on your hard disk.
>> 2. Change to osgi-ofbiz folder.
>> 3. Execute ./ofbiz -console.
>> 4. point your browser to http://localhost:8080/demo?startup=example
>>
>> Example application is written using Eclipse RAP. On application
>> startup, you should see a table with existing examples in the left
>> pane. Try changing the length of the columns.
>>
>> Double clicking on a example should open it in the right pane editor.
>> Changing a field value in the editor should show instantly in the
>> right left panel (table view). Try emptying the name field in the
>> editor and it should show you a validation decorator. Hovering mouse
>> on decorator should show you the validation message. As soon as you
>> change any field, an asterisk (*) should appear next to the title on
>> editor pane. Trying closing the editor and you should see a dialog box
>> prompting to save before closing. Save the example by clicking on save
>> button on toolbar.
>>
>> 3. Try creating an new example. Save the example and you should see
>> the newly added example in the left pane without browser refresh.
>>
>> Should you need any further help, feel free to ask me. Look forward to
>> your feedback.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Raj
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> 
>