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Jetfire Admin Panel
The Jetfire Admin Panel is used to build Web 2.0 enabled applications for the website. The panel is available in two operational modes:
WebMaster Administrator By using Roles, the website administrator can create the two different views of the Jetfire Admin Panel. The 'WebMaster' view is targeted at users who create pages, manage content and menus on a daily basis. The 'Administrator' view is the super-set of all functionality allowing managing tables and [...]
Web Service Web Methods for Workflows (return to Jetfire Web Service ) This page contains a number of web methods that are used to get workflows. Get Collection Get List Get Named Workflows Get Named Workflows for List Items Get Named Workflows in Current State Get Workflow Get Workflow by Subject Get Workflow Structure Get Workflows Get Workflow in Workspace Workflows Workspaces
Get Workflows
Get Named Workflows This methods [...]
Jetfire Debug Panel
The Jetfire Debug Panel is used to debug Web 2.0 enabled applications for the website. The panel is used by the System Administrator to debug Jetfire issues. Getting Started
Before the Jetfire Debug Panel can be used, it progresses through a series of stages: If the user is not logged into CMS, the Jetfire Debug Panel prompts the user to login. The user sees the CMS Login Prompt. The user MUST be logged in as a CMS User to use [...]
Form Maker Overview
Form Maker is a visual design tool for building simple Jetfire programs. The image to the right shows the Form Maker in design view. For information how to use FormMaker, check out Tips for using FormMaker . Why use Form Maker?
Form Maker is a simple tool for creating your own programs. You can use Form Maker to iterate between
design and layout. This makes it simple to [...]
Overview In Jetfire a 'workflow' refers to a workflow object. A Jetfire 'workflow' is an instantiation of a ' Workflow Class '. Jetfire workflow classes have a number of unique first class attributes such as persistence, dynamic access modifiers , and states . A workflow object at its heart is still a standard OO object that describes data [...]
Jetfire Overview Jetfire is a dynamic, multi-user, object oriented language and runtime support. The language derives its syntax from C# and Java. Jetfire extends this syntax by adding first class support for features such as states , roles , versioning, audit information and persistence . Objects and classes ( code ) in Jetfire are automatically and transparently placed in permanent storage on a server nexus . This storage can either be a file system, memory(sandbox applications) [...]
Find Workflows
Displaying Jetfire Workflows in the GUI
Workflows come in all 'shapes and sizes'. Jetfire Administrators need to easily identify what workflows should be displayed to Jetfire Users for different applications. This page describes how to configure Web Parts to display workflows. The figure to the right shows the properties that are used to Find Workflows used in a Web Part. This is used as standard input. Jetfire Find Workflow [...]
Jetfire Code: Hints for Writing Good Code
This page contains a number of suggestions that may help in writing good Jetfire code. The suggestions include:
Structure Hints Syntax Hints Semantic Hints Structure Hints
Keep the size of the code files small. Follow indentation practices to make your code easy to read. Whitespace makes code easier to read. Follow the code template. TrackerRealm marks Jetfire code as GNU GPL. Decide how you copyright your code and add it to the top of the code file.
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Jetfire Base Web Parts Library
The Jetfire Base Web Parts Library contains the following web parts. Add new Workflow to List is used by the Jetfire User to add a new workflow to a list. Add Workflow to List is used by the Jetfire User to add the workflow to a list. Command with Parameters is used by the [...]
Designing with Form Maker
Jetfire Form Maker Web Part
The Jetfire Form Maker Web Part can be used to build forms, quizes and surveys. It is a visual designer that is used to auto-generate Jetfire code that is automatically ready to deploy. Access
The Web Part is accessed from the Jetfire Forms Web Part Library . Example using Form Maker
To create a form, follow [...]
Create Jetfire User Web Part
This Web Part is used to create new Jetfire Users. The basic form displayed in the first image is a standard form that is produced by this Web Part. It collects various information for the new Jetfire user. The second image is the same form, albeit decorated differently and displaying a different set of fields (due to how the Web Part is configured). Of particular note, this image shows the [...]
Libraries
Jetfire (Workflow) Libraries Libraries are also referred to as the 'Catalog of Web Parts'. Build Web 2.0 websites with Jetfire Web Parts. Jetfire is a workflow domain specific language that makes it simple to build process driven websites. Jetfire Base Library is used by Jetfire Users to display, create, edit and delete Jetfire workflows in a page. [...]
Workflow Editor Web Part
The Workflow Edit Web Part is a generic property editor, complete with commands and state display. Access This Web Part is accessed in the Jetfire Web Parts Library . Web Part Features Features of the Web Part include: Works in conjunction with a Workflow Configuration Xml file to display properties. If the Workflow Configuration Xml file is not found, then displays the Properties on a best guess basis. Using the Workflow [...]
Jetfire API for Web Service (return to Jetfire Web Service ) An xml string provides a lot of flexibility in responding to client requests. The Server can send one or more workflows or an error message. Of course, xml can also be complicated to decode. The Jetfire API also contains access to the Jetfire Web Service. TrackerRealm provides a dll that customers can integrate into their Visual Studio projects. Start-up
The utility is started up by instantiating the JfWS class. When [...]
Find Workflow Criteria
This class is an enumeration that are used for retrieving Workflows. FindWorkflowCriteria is a class that is used in Jetfire Web Parts and the Jetfire Web Service to provide flexibility in quickly retrieving workflows. The enumerated values of the class follow. Each element has one or more parameters.
WhereAllVisible = Workflows that are Visible. WorkflowClasses: optional comma-delimited list of workflow class names AllVersions: a flag that indicates that [...]
Jetfire vs CSharp Differences Overview Jetfire's core syntax is identical to C#. Jetfire contains extensions to the .net C# language to simplify programming. To reduce the complexity of the programming model certain aspects of the .net C# language are not required in Jetfire. Jetfire Extensions Jetfire has a number of first class constructs not in C#. Code examples can be found at the Jetfire [...]
Jetfire First Class Constructs Jetfire at its heart is an OO language based heavily on C# and Java. Jetfire does have a number of first class constructs that traditional object oriented languages (such as C#) do not have. These constructs provide Jetfire with its unique capabilities. They include: Object and Class Persistence : Jetfire objects and classes (code) are persistent . They are automatically serialized and stored in a workspace or namespace [...]
Role Overview A 'Role' is a first class workflow object within Jetfire. Roles provide the logged-in user with permissions for accessing workflows, workspace contents, executing methods, accessing properties and changing permissions. A Jetfire user can be assigned one or more roles. Methods and properties objects can have roles assigned using the 'access construct' . Workflow objects can be assigned roles programmatically (see below). This restricts usage and visibility of methods, [...]
Overview The application interface has been designed to allow Jetfire objects to be accessed directly within .net code. Jetfire objects can be accessed a)using Jetfire framework classes b)using .net DLR interface or c) a combination of the two techniques. Jetfire programs can also access .net objects . Exceptions can be thrown in Jetfire and caught directly in .net code.
Calling Jetfire Directly using .net DLR Jetfire [...]
Jetfire Property Display in the GUI
The Property Display option defines what properties are displayed in various Web Parts.
This option provides a quick selection of the properties displayed. Property Display Enumeration
Property Display options include:
Auto - The Jetfire Administrator may define specific properties to be displayed using Field Names and Field Display Names. If these fields are blank, then the Workflow Configuration file in the Edit properties is used. If the Workflow [...]
Securing the Jetfire Web Service (return to Jetfire Web Service ) The Jetfire Web Service API is a general purpose web service that provides full access to Jetfire Workflows. An open web service
Without security settings,
The Web Service transmits data in clear text between the client and the Jetfire Service. Users can log into any Jetfire subscription. A website may have multiple Jetfire subscriptions [...]
Jetfire Code Life Cycle
The life cycle of a Jetfire Code Class is displayed in the following picture.
The steps include:
Write the code Parse the code into an Expression Tree Run the code in the .net Framework Common Language Run-time environment Change the code in a Visual Designer In designing the Jetfire language, we started with the programmatic model. This allows us to write unit tests against the code base to ensure that the design does not stray. Once the programmatic model was mature, we introduced [...]
Using .Net Objects within Jetfire (V1.3.6+ ) Beginning with release V1.3.6 of the Jetfire download .net objects ( CLR objects ) can be used directly within Jetfire with a few restrictions. Dot net object support will be phased in over a number of releases beginning with V1.3.6. Static methods and properties of a .net class can be used exactly like Jetfire class within Jetfire. Instance methods and properties of a .net object can be used exactly like [...]
Jetfire Administration: Security Using Roles
Roles and Workspaces are used to secure data for the Registration solution. Securing Workflows
Let's walk through an example of how Workflows are secured. The example secures data for the XYZ Workflow. Workflow Name: 'XYZ' To secure the workflow data, follow these steps:
Create a unique Workspace for every Club. The Workspace name is 'XYZ'. Create a unique Role. The Role name is 'XYZ'. Add the 'XYZ' Role to the 'XYZ' Workspace. Create [...]
Figure 1: Registration Form
Jetfire Registration Form Web Part
The Membership Renewal Review Web Part is a custom Web Part built for the Registration Solution. Access
This Web Part is accessed from the Jetfire Registration Web Parts Library . Example usage of the Web Part
The Jetfire User uses the Membership Renewal Review Web Part to review renewal requests sent to members as part of the Self-Registration Process. An example of the Web Part [...]
Overview A Jetfire 'workflow class' is a true OO class . Jetfire workflow classes are a superset of C# classes having a number of unique first class attributes such as persistence, dynamic access modifiers, and states. A workflow class is used to create workflow objects . C# Class Similarities The Jetfire workflow class is modeled after the .net C# class. It shares [...]
Jetfire Admin Web Parts Library
This library includes: Jetfire Audits is used by Jetfire Administrators [...]
Jetfire Web Service
The Jetfire Web Service provides an client interface to Jetfire Users. It is used to connect to a Jetfire Nexus which provides access to Jetfire workflows. The Jetfire Web Service is used to access:
Jetfire Web Service Login is required to access to the Jetfire Nexus. Jetfire Workflows explains how to retrieve workflows [...]
Figure 1: (simple) Jetfire Data Model
Jetfire Data Model
It is important to understand the relationship of Jetfire objects with Web Parts:
to design Workflows To design Web Pages with Jetfire Workflows Jetfire provides a flexible way of connecting data. The typical way of connecting data is explained on this page. Figure 1 is a simple diagram that shows the relationship between Subscription, Workspace, Workflow, [...]
Workflow Versions
Jetfire code, when parsed, added to the client nexus Code Collection and persistent storage in the server nexus . Jetfire code can be added to a running system. When Jetfire code parses correctly, the code is added to the Jetfire Code Collection as a ' parse unit '. Otherwise, the errors are identified. When code is updated, the Parse Unit of the previous version must be referenced so that the running system is aware of changes being [...]