IFS Cloud Configurations

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Configurations differs from customization’s, as they are create inside the application and do have many limitations on what you can do with it. On the other hand configurations are much easier to learn. You do not need to be a experienced developer experienced in writing PL/SQL code. Still you need to have at least some technical understanding in how IFS works.
Even with limitations configurations have you can create quite advance solutions.
Important befits are that it easy to add and remove, including move changes between environment with configuration package.

Configurations allow you to tailor the software to your specific business needs without modifying the core code. This empowers you to optimize functionalities, automate processes, and extend the platform’s capabilities.

Types of Configurations:

  • Data Model: You can configure new entities (tables) to store custom data relevant to your business processes.
  • Custom Objects: The Custom Objects page lets you manage configurations related to the data model and custom events.
  • Custom Pages: IFS Cloud Page Designer enables you to design customized pages for data input, display, and interaction within the application.
  • Workflows: These are automated sequences of tasks triggered by specific events to streamline business processes and eliminate manual work.
  • Navigation: You can configure the navigation menus within IFS Cloud to provide users with a personalized view and easy access to the functionalities they use most often.

Benefits of Configurations:

  • Improved Efficiency: Automating tasks and streamlining processes through configurations saves time and resources.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Customized pages and navigation can improve user experience by providing a more intuitive and personalized interface.
  • Better Alignment with Business Needs: Configurations allow you to tailor the system to your specific workflows and data requirements.

Deployment and Management:

  • The approach to deploying and managing configurations depends on their purpose and complexity.
  • Simple configurations can be applied directly within the IFS Cloud administration tools.
  • More complex configurations or those intended for broader user adoption might benefit from being implemented and managed through IFS Cloud Build Place. This development environment provides a safe space for testing and version control before deploying configurations to your production system.