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Because of its intuitive interface, users don't have to be professional managers to begin using Figtree<web> immediately. With just a Web browser, even users in remote locations can easily access Figtree functionality via the Internet or intranet/extranet. Figtree<web> is ideal for an environment where organisations seek the following benefits:
- Requires low network bandwidth usage
- Sophisticated facility via XML language to do conversions
- Reduces detailed training sessions
- Easy to configure to work the way you do
- Reduces IT costs as it diminishes the hardware investment
- Improve productivity due to its intuitive & contemporary user interface
- Return on investment proposition
Figtree<web> is fully functional Figtree system in a Web presentation layer and is available in two delivery modes: As a bespoke facility that enables Figtree database's embedded business rules to be accessed by other business systems and reflected in web forms i.e. the vehicle interface between the back-end databases and user interfaces via intranet or the Internet. As the engine that communicates between the Figtree database and the Web software system, Figtree<web>. Figtree<web> provides a user interface with most of the mainstream Figtree back-office functionality.
 Figtree Web application architecture diagram (click on thumbnail for a larger image preview)
Features & Architecture General - Built using the the Java J2EE Servlet Specification
- Will run on any operating system that supports a Java Servlet container eg. Windows, Linux, Unix ·
- Simple deployment via WAR files ·
- Support for various JMS messaging middleware eg. SonicMQ, WebSphereMQ or direct FigApp connection via TCP sockets ·
- Will run on minimum spec machine eg. SuSE Linux, 266MHz, 128MB RAM
- Easy to configure using the browser based FigWeb Configuration Manager
Usability - Context-sensitive left menu
- Fully configurable drop-down top menu
- Supports multiple screen/folder layouts to suit all applications
- Can run in a "no-menu" mode for simple "single form" applications
Look and feel - All screen elements look and feel are configurable via the web based FigWeb Style Editor
- Support for logo and style sheet switching eg. user1 sees a different logo/style to user2
Menu/Screen/Layout Management - All menus and data entry/display screens are designed and stored in the back office database so any changes are immediately available to your users
- Multiple layouts are easily configured for different clients and users
Graphics - Full charting support, chart types include pie, bar, line, meter, figure etc
- Custom charts/drawings available to suit your needs
- All charts/drawings support clickable areas which facilitate a "drill down" effect
- Configurable daily dashboard
- Custom designers eg. Car Accident Designer
Reporting - Reports are generated as HTML and are easily viewed and downloaded with your web browser
- Reports can be styled to suit your needs via the Figtree Report Style Editor
- Can interface with other reporting software eg. Crystal Reports
- Full ad-hoc support
Security - User profiles are stored in the Figtree backoffice which typically resides behind a firewall
- Users are required to change their password on a regular basis (normally 30 days)
- The employed messaging middleware also provides its own level of security
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is easily employed if required
International Enhancements- Figtree<web> has full multi-language support as per the Figtree Systems back-office.
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