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Lotus Domino web -enable
I would like to web-enable an approval workflow that is already up and working in lotus notes. For instance the employee fills up a ask-vehicle-form and enters the how many days, etc to the respective fields.... and there are some calculations on the form and organization database like who is the 1st director of this person,who is the 2nd director of this person etc... if the composer of the form is expert then approval should take the approval of 1st and 2nd ,if it is a unit manager ,director only should approve,if it is more than 4 days then ceo should approve etc.. there are these kinds of logic in the forms, there is no xpages. code to calculate is in lotusscript and formula.
Now how can I web-enable this application? Since it is just a form and logic is not very complicated and considering I just got the job and trying to learn lotus notes etc... is it better to write from scratch but how can I learn quickly and easily do this? is there a tutorial doing exactly or closly what I am asking for?
Unfortunately, I dont know lotusscript,formula,
I just know a little java and javascript.
If there is a way just to make the transition of current workflow application to the web then I would like to do this since form and everything there?
Please I am a newbie I need your guidance on that !!!
Now how can I web-enable this application? Since it is just a form and logic is not very complicated and considering I just got the job and trying to learn lotus notes etc... is it better to write from scratch but how can I learn quickly and easily do this? is there a tutorial doing exactly or closly what I am asking for?
Unfortunately, I dont know lotusscript,formula,
I just know a little java and javascript.
If there is a way just to make the transition of current workflow application to the web then I would like to do this since form and everything there?
Please I am a newbie I need your guidance on that !!!
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If your server doesn't support XPages, the only way is to move almost all code inside the form to agents, and then call the appropriate agent from your web-form. If I had to estimate up-front for your application, I'd say it would cost me 1 week to convert the form to a web-form, and if the WF is complex maybe even more. In your case, as a newbie, I'd really advise you to hire a developer, or get a training on the subject. Web-enabling an application the old way isn't easy.
With XPages, there are tools that claim to be the perfect converter from a Notes to an XPages environment. Though I doubt their claims, they might indeed convert your application to something usable. What remains to be seen is the maintainability afterwards... In any case, they might give you a push into the right direction.
With XPages, there are tools that claim to be the perfect converter from a Notes to an XPages environment. Though I doubt their claims, they might indeed convert your application to something usable. What remains to be seen is the maintainability afterwards... In any case, they might give you a push into the right direction.
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The version is 8.5.2 in domino so I suppose it would support XPages.In that case it would be wise to learn xpages and go through tutorials.Do you think would it be possible to find and hire a developer here?
Here, meaning: in this forum? I'd do it but I'm swamped already, but don't hesitate to ask the other experts in this Zone. Marko?
I would be glad to help, but I'm also currently swamped by my day-job.
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Ok guys thanks a lot I also have a simple question for you. I have started the tutorials in the XPage in here:
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/ddwiki.nsf/dx/Tutorial-intro-to-XPages.htm
the first app is the simple hello xpage world but the problem is i get an error when I preview with browser or notes ,i can not preview the application I make somehow should I do some modification or smthg in host file may be? it gives the page can not be found error. Error 404?? what should I do ?
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/ddwiki.nsf/dx/Tutorial-intro-to-XPages.htm
the first app is the simple hello xpage world but the problem is i get an error when I preview with browser or notes ,i can not preview the application I make somehow should I do some modification or smthg in host file may be? it gives the page can not be found error. Error 404?? what should I do ?
You're previewing this locally?
Is your db in Data folder?
If your db is on server, check whether server HTTP task is running, and if not - start it.
Is your db in Data folder?
If your db is on server, check whether server HTTP task is running, and if not - start it.
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yes I created the application in local so running locally. i did not change any path info.
Do you have Anonymous in ACL?
With Author access with Create documents checked.
Or make Default at least Author with Create documents checked.
Or make Default at least Author with Create documents checked.
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Well i gave Default ,manager role i send you the screenshot of the project properties and the project itself 
ASKER
Now something interesting happened i can preview it in notes, but not in web browser somehow? What should I do please I need help? What I changed is Project-->Build Authomatically
Yes, db is in the right location (Data folder).
Check hosts file, whether localhost is mapped to 127.0.0.1 (or simply replace localhost with 127.0.0.1 in the url after you preview the XPage).
Check hosts file, whether localhost is mapped to 127.0.0.1 (or simply replace localhost with 127.0.0.1 in the url after you preview the XPage).
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I replaced it with 127.0.0.1 but still no good web page cant found???:(((
Do you have some local server listening on port 80?
Check whether you can find nhttp.exe in task manager after you click on preview?
You can check which program is listening on which port by typing netstat in command prompt (ctrl + r > type cmd > ok > type netstat).
I forgot that previewing a local application always uses Anonymous entry for access control, so add it with at least Author and Create documents checked.
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1. when I hit netstat in command prompt I dont see anything using port 80
2.I have assigned 127.0.0.1 localhost in my host file
3. When I hit preview I can not see nhttp.exe running in the processes !!!
And still I can not preview my xpage? can that be because I dont have the domino server installed locally? Do i need to install it or domino designer requires you to install domino server locally to preview in the web? Can that be the reason?
2.I have assigned 127.0.0.1 localhost in my host file
3. When I hit preview I can not see nhttp.exe running in the processes !!!
And still I can not preview my xpage? can that be because I dont have the domino server installed locally? Do i need to install it or domino designer requires you to install domino server locally to preview in the web? Can that be the reason?
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also I added Anonymous with manager profile even delete document ability given !!!!
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Ok i feel progress now. I typed nhttp preview and it gave me the error Unable to bind port 80 ,port may be in use or user needs net_privaddr privilege 27.02.2011 16:42.33 HTTP server: Shutdown.
What should I do to make this bind to this port?
What should I do to make this bind to this port?
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It helped me in which way to go but in terms of previewing my applications locally it did not solve my problem yet.
You don't need Domino locally to preview XPages.
Is your OS Linux by any chance?
And there's also a problems if the root doesn't own the bindsock:
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/46dom.nsf/55c38d716d632d9b8525689b005ba1c0/4ca912fd17a56f418525699a006861ba?OpenDocument
Also, try shutting down anti-virus if you have it installed (or remove port 80 from scanned ports).
And shut down Skype too.
Is your OS Linux by any chance?
In Linux, and other UNIX-like systems, you have to be root in order to listen to TCP or UDP ports below 1024 (the well-known ports).
This port 1024 limit is a security measure. But it is based on an obsolete security model and today it only gives a false sense of security and contributes to security holes.
And there's also a problems if the root doesn't own the bindsock:
http://www-10.lotus.com/ldd/46dom.nsf/55c38d716d632d9b8525689b005ba1c0/4ca912fd17a56f418525699a006861ba?OpenDocument
Also, try shutting down anti-virus if you have it installed (or remove port 80 from scanned ports).
And shut down Skype too.
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