Features

Application users have an easy way of exchanging links to data records in Code On Time web apps. This feature can be enabled in the project settings.

Start creating a sample Northwind web application. When you reach the Features page, switch to the Permalinks and History section using the box on the left side of the screen. Toggle the checkbox next to “Enable permalinks to allow bookmarking of master records selected by end users”.

Press Next until you reach the Themes page. Select “Ricasso” theme.

Continue configuring settings and generate the web application. When it loads in your default web browser, switch to the Products page. Select any product from the list.

In the top left corner of the page, click on Permalink.

A textbox will appear to the right of the link, showing the permalink to the selected record. If you mouse over the link, it will show you the Product information also shown in the Summary on the side bar. You can email or instant message this link to anyone.

The button immediately to the right of the textbox will add the link to your bookmarks.

A user will be required to log in to the web application, when attempting to access the URL of the permanent link.

If the user logs in with a valid account, and the access control rules permit the user to view the record, then the record will be displayed.

Often, multiple users may need to provide a link or bookmark to a specific record. Code On Time applications offer the ability to create permanent links for a record.

First, you need to select a record.

In the top left corner of the page, click on the Permalink option.

A textbox will appear to the right side of the link, containing the URL (permanent link) for the record. If you mouse over the permalink, you will see information about the record matching the info provided in the Summary area on the left side of the page. You can copy this link to the clipboard and share it with anyone via email or an instant messaging service.

The icon immediately to the right of the textbox allows you to add the link to your Bookmarks.

You can close the permalink textbox by either clicking on Permalink again or selecting the the far right Close icon.

If you access the permalink via bookmark or click on one received from another application user, you will see the following prompt to log in to the web application.

The application will automatically redirect you to the correct page and select the record, provided that you have permission to access the application and see the data.

You can enable Permalinks in the Project Wizard.