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The course provides the information that you need to know to successfully create and modify database applications in IBM Lotus Domino Designer 8. It provides an overview of the Lotus Domino 8 and Domino Designer 8 environments, introduces the elements and skills that are used in creating single-database Domino applications, describes how the formula language can be used to enhance the functionality of a Domino application, and explains how Domino applications can be secured.

What You'll Learn

• Applications in Lotus Domino 8
• Lotus Domino 8 Design Environment
• Create Databases
• Design Pages
• Initiate and Develop Forms
• Create and Enhance Views
• Use Formulas in Forms and Views
• Work with Actions and Agents
• Secure Applications

Who Needs to Attend

This is basic course for application developers who are new to developing Domino applications and who need to acquire the fundamental skills to develop and modify single-database applications in IBM Domino Designer 8.

Prerequisites

• Experience using the Lotus Notes client, web browser, or both to access applications
• Recommended: Experience developing one or more applications using other application development tools

Follow-On Courses

There are no follow-ons for this course.

Course Outline

1. Exploring Applications in Lotus Domino 8

• Identifying Application Types and Data Sources
• Examining the Lotus Domino Architecture
• Analyzing Lotus Domino Application Components
• Investigating Replication and Application Design Considerations
• Extending Lotus Domino Collaboration Capabilities

2. Exploring the Lotus Domino 8 Design Environment

• Exploring the Lotus Domino Designer User Interface
• Accessing Design Elements

3. Creating Databases

• Creating a New, Blank Database in Lotus Domino Designer
• Designing a Copy of an Existing Database
• Initiating a Database from a Template
• Organizing the Lotus Domino Designer Environment

4. Creating Pages

• Exploring Page Content, Layout, and Navigation Basics
• Creating Pages
• Adding Text to Pages
• Using Tables to Layout Pages
• Adding Images to Pages

5. Creating Forms

• Adding Fields to Forms
• Hiding Form Elements

6. Creating Views

• Adding View Columns
• Organizing Documents
• Formatting Views

7. Introducing Formulas

• Identifying Programming Languages Supported by Lotus Domino
• Classifying Formula Components
• Identifying Event Triggers
• Working with @Functions
• Computing and Compare Values
• Exploring Formatting and Comments

8. Using Formulas in Forms

• Creating Window Titles
• Working with Computed Values
• Designing with Field Values
• Working with Lists
• Prompting Users
• Creating Reusable Code
• Implementing Error Checking

9. Using Formulas in Views

• Creating Selection Formulas
• Concatenating Values in a View Column
• Displaying Icons In A View

10. Enhancing Forms

• Working with Layers
• Working with Subforms
• Creating Shared Fields
• Enabling Inheritance in Forms and Documents
• Creating Related Forms
• Enabling AutoSave
• Implementing Lotus Sametime Instant Messaging in Forms

11. Enhancing Views

• Defining Hierarchical Views
• Displaying Response Data in Views
• Implementing Shared Columns
• Enabling Lotus Sametime Instant Messaging in Views
• Creating Views for the Web

12. Working with Actions

• Designing Actions
• Creating Shared Actions
• Controlling the Display of Actions
• Establishing Action Hotspots

13. Working with Agents

• Investigating Agents
• Creating Agents

14. Securing Applications

• Exploring Database Access
• Implementing Roles
• Using Readers and Authors Fields
• Controlling Access for Anonymous Users
• Deploying Applications