S3UI Framework

S3XRC being a powerful backend that serves XML and JSON in a RESTful manner has now got a front-end framework that can exploit its positives. S3UI - the new ExtJS based front-end help us not only utilize S3XRC but also save a lot of bandwidth by exchanging information in JSON instead of full page reloads. This in turn aims to create an easy and quick workflow for different tasks that a user does with Sahana Eden.

Current State

• ​GSoC project - not yet merged with Trunk

Outline

• S3UI Framework allows end users to speed up their workflow by providing widgets that work on S3XRC.
• Right now it has 3 major elements -
  • Grid View widget
  • Popup Forms
  • Rheader tabs
• In place edits and creation are possible now.
• S3UI framework communicates to backend in JSON through ExtJS

Usage

​Video Tour of Features

1. Grid View widget

• Top toolbar -
  • Use "Save Changes" to commit any changes done on grid. None of the changes that don't pass through backend validation are committed.
  • When you make a wrong change, or you make too many of them and wish to start fresh, hit on "Undo Changes"
  • Once you're logged in, and have authority to edit data, the grid rendered is an editable one.
    • How to Edit?
      • Click a field to turn it into editable mode.
      • The red blips indicate edited fields
      • Once done, hit the "Save Changes" button

See Also

• BluePrint S3UI

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