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The content of this user manual may change without notice, please be aware.Please note: The content of this user manual does not represent the commitments made by Yonyou.Overall OverviewIn addition to the general low-code platform capabilities, the application construction service focuses on the core capabilities required for enterprise-level applications, which include models, events, automation, integration, and the Intelligence Platform, leveraging its own platform, general domains, industry applications, and the advantages of customers of different scales across multiple industries.The app is built on the basis of Cloud Native, multi-tenant, and model-driven technologies, organically integrating decentralized and independent construction models through visualization and business component assembly. It provides developers, implementers, and frontline business personnel with low-code or even no-code application building capabilities, enabling rapid responses to business changes and achieving commercial innovation.The app is built based on the analysis of different types of developers and scenarios, launching two versions of the product: Standard Version and Professional Version.The standard version provides two modes: low-threshold no-code declarative configuration and online low-code functional development, supported by a multi-tenant, secure, and reliable public engine provided by the application construction platform, with operations and maintenance handled so that users do not need to worry about code and deployment operations. This allows implementation personnel and business staff with no-code development experience to quickly get started and execute personalized tasks for the enterprise tenant. The visual construction process of the standard version consists of five modules: data modeling, page modeling, workflow, automation (workflow, RPA, functions), integration configuration, and release management. Within these five modules, eight related designers are provided: Entity Designer, Query Metadata Designer, Document Page Designer, Canvas Page Designer, Print Template Designer, Workflow Designer, Business Process Designer, and Function Programming Designer. The designers include components for model description, and models, components, designers, events, functions, etc., are integrated throughout the visual construction process, allowing users to focus more on their business descriptions and creative realizations.The Professional Edition of the Application Building Service fully encompasses the modeling process and capabilities of the Designer in the Standard Edition, while providing users with the creation of a self-built application engine, scaffolding downloads, local development and debugging, CICD, deployment, and full life cycle management of ecosystem application launch.Overall ValueFull-stack visual programming: Provides a no-code visual designer for different groups such as implementers, tenant operators, and junior developers, allowing for quick online configuration to achieve typical business processes and seamless integration of the entire development workflow.Full Life Cycle Management: Provides developers with online agile development process management, supporting the entire workflow service including code project creation, Git integration, code download, feature development, integrated deployment of front-end and back-end separation, and functional testing and validation.Low-Code Extension: Follows a Cloud Native technology and multi-tenant architecture programming model. Based on a unified metadata specification for model-driven implementation, the platform supports code generation to local, deep customization of source code, and provides a complete set of standard examples, development red books, and training courses, suitable for in-depth and complex extension development for senior developers and above.Related ContentBuild PlatformNo-Code App DevelopmentProduct OverviewIntroduction to No-Code DevelopmentYonBuilder No-Code Development is a platform for enterprise business personnel to quickly build business applications without programming. It allows for rapid assembly of forms, workflow forms, and data analysis pages through a free drag-and-drop block assembly. The business process can seamlessly connect with YonBIP and YonSuite's business applications, quickly linking other core business systems of the enterprise based on the integration platform, encouraging full participation from all employees and achieving rapid innovation in enterprise business!Product ValueApp Architecture DiagramCore Functions and Key FeaturesProduct AdvantagesPage as Model, Quickly Generate FormsForm designer born for business, quickly generate forms and business objects with drag-and-drop, easy to learn and easy to use.Full participation, invigorate vitalityNo code required, quickly configure the business process through the business flow, and seamlessly connect to the BIP domain business.Rapid iteration, business firstRapid response to business ideas, customized on demand, quick innovation; apply new technologies at any time, seamless upgrades with low code, exploring infinite possibilities.Form BuildingThe form provides a rich set of input components, advanced components, and business components, which can meet the needs of enterprises for quickly building forms for data collection, data filling, application approval, and various business scenarios, such as employee leave applications, office supplies management, surveys, project management, contract management, and other application scenarios.Workflow DesignWorkflow is a series of interconnected, automated business activities or tasks. Workflow design can help enterprises easily set up online approval processes, achieving automated circulation of form-based business. Through the workflow design function, it can assist enterprises in further standardizing company business processes and improving work efficiency. At the same time, the process scheduling and task scheduling functions can help enterprises achieve real-time tracking, monitoring, and adjustment of process status.Business Process DesignThe business process describes the flow relationship between multiple businesses. Through the business process, multiple forms or business conversion rules between cross-business forms can be set. For example, when specific trigger actions are met, the automation of business flow can be achieved based on custom conversion rules. Business process design can help enterprises realize end-to-end integration of business scenarios, accelerating the fusion and flow of business.Data Analysis DesignData analysis is the enterprise's construction of data models based on various types of business data sources and data warehouses, oriented towards business needs. It presents data visualization through dashboards, mobile analytics, and other methods, helping customers gain insights into changes in business data, quickly explore data value, timely grasp the operational status of the enterprise, and assist in the digital intelligence transformation of the enterprise.App ReleaseForms and data analysis pages support separate publishing. If you need to publish app entrances and app menus on the workbench and YonZone, it can be achieved through app publishing.Operation InstructionsCreate AppCreate AppTaking the application for office supplies as an example, first create an App, which can be quickly created through the homepage entrance or by creating a new App in the application management list.Create Group/PageWhen creating a page for the first time, you can add groups/forms/data analysis/home page by clicking the "+" in the left page navigation area.It is recommended to create the homepage of the app after all pages of the app are built.Create FormCreate FormForm DesignChange the form name to "Supplies Archive"Drag in components, auto-numbering, single-line input, and numeric input, corresponding to modify the component names.Form PreviewAfter preservation, preview effect, automatically generate list based on form, mobile terminal effect.View ConfigurationSupport personalized configuration of field display effects for PC list, mobile list, and mobile details.Workflow DesignCreate a supplies application form based on the steps for creating a form, and then configure the workflow design.Workflow design can add branches and activities. Click on the activity to set operation configurations, and click on the branch to set branch conditions, for example, when the application amount < 5000, direct supervisor approval; when the amount >= 5000, department head approval.Release FormPublish within the OrganizationSupport setting the visibility range of the release, which can be set to all users, or based on department/user/user group.If more detailed authorization configuration is needed, it can be done through Digital Modeling > Role Authorization Configuration.External Link PublishingAfter enabling external link publishing, forms can be accessed directly via the link. It supports setting an access validity period and access password, and the link requires login for access.Data Analysis DesignCreate Data Analysis PageIn the Form Management left navigation area, click “+” to create Data Analysis.Design Analysis ReportEnter the Data Analysis Designer, which can be designed separately for PC and mobile.First, select the data model, find the corresponding App and form page, and check the fields to be counted.Configure the classification axis and value axis of the chart, and set the relevant properties.Release Analysis PageData analysis supports publishing within the organization and sharing via external links.Publish within the organization: Support setting personnel permissions, visibility for all, customizable visibility range, and role authorization.External Link Sharing: A corresponding link can be generated through the sharing settings, allowing users to view the analysis reports via the link.App ReleaseRelease PC VersionSelect the menu directory of the YonBIP workbench.Choose the method for generating the menu: single entry or generate a three-level menu according to the application directory structure.Release Mobile VersionThe mobile app only supports generating a single entry point and cannot generate multiple entry points based on pages.Select the group directory of YonZone.Select to publish to YonZone APP/WeChat Mini ProgramApp ExamplesExample of App: Create an Office Supplies Application in Ten MinutesScenario Introduction: Create a form application for office supplies requests, supporting the approval workflow. The application form content includes: application time, applicant, applicant's department, requested supplies, quantity of requested supplies, price of requested supplies, total amount of requested supplies.1.Create the [Office Supplies Application] App and create the [Office Supplies Application] Application form page;2.Create the [Office Supplies Archive] form page and pre-fill it with relevant data for the association reference in the supplies application form;3.Create the [Office Supplies Application] form, drag in the relevant components in the Designer, and configure the following properties:Application Time: Defaults to the current time, filled using the default value formula, selecting sysdate() to obtain the current date function, to achieve this requirement;Applicant: Select the default value to be the current employee.The department of the applicant is defaulted to the department of the document creator.Application Supplies: Use association reference from the [Office Supplies Archive] form, and set [Supplies Price] to fill in [Application Supplies Price];Amount of supplies requested: Set the default value using the formula 【Quantity of supplies requested 】 * 【Price of supplies requested】;4.Configure Approval Workflow: Create an approval workflow for office supplies, add two approval nodes, and set the approvers for each stage.5.After configuring the form and approval workflow according to the above steps, when running the application, the current application time, applicant, and department will be automatically displayed. After submitting the approval workflow, as shown in the figure below, the approval process can be viewed.More Content Reference AddressClick to refer to more content.
