Creating applications – Main steps

Below you will find an overview of the main steps that you usually have to take when creating an application.

In each step you will find a link that will take you to the corresponding section in the online help.

Applications are based on templates. To create an application, you must first select a template. Read more
INTREXX provides you with a range of application templates.
You can find these application templates in the dialog "Applications" ("File > New application").
Select application templates

 

For data to be saved in an application, you must add at least one data group to the application. Read more
Data groups represent a database table.
Data groups

 

Pages represent the main areas of an application's user interface.Read more
Input and view pages are available in Intrexx applications. Input and view elements can be created on input pages and the data can be saved with a button. Data can only be displayed on view pages.
Create pages

 

Elements are building blocks which you use to realise the functionality of an application. Read more
Elements include text fields, buttons, input fields, selection lists and file selections.
Insert elements on pages

 

One of the most important functions of an application is the (clear) display of data. Read more
View pages and the elements provided for this purpose, such as view tables, are suitable for displaying data.
Display data

 

To enable users to use the application pages, you must include the pages in the application menu. Read more
By including the pages in the application menu, you ensure navigation is possible within the application, Allowing users to navigate between the different pages.
Application menu

 

To enable users to call up the application in the portal, you must add it to the portal menu. Read more
Depending on the application, one location or other in the portal menu may be suitable for integrating the application.
Edit the menu structure of the portal

 

For an application to be part of the portal and accessible to portal users, you must publish it.Read more
Publishing generates the application as it is displayed in the portal and makes it part of the portal. Even if you make changes to the application, you must publish the application.
Publish applications

What else you should consider

You should keep the following aspects in mind when creating applications.

You should create responsive applications. Read more
A responsive page enables you to present content so that the presentation adjusts to the size of the browser window. Intrexx can be used to design your portal and all its application pages for the three display sizes SMALL (e.g. smartphones), MEDIUM (e.g. tablets) and LARGE (e.g. desktop PCs).
Responsive layout