Modernization GUI with CM First WebClient SaaS solution for the textile industry. Mark Matyba Walter & Partner Solutions GmbH & Co KG

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2 Modernization GUI with CM First WebClient SaaS solution for the textile industry Mark Matyba Walter & Partner Solutions GmbH & Co KG

3 About the speaker Mark Matyba Works at Walter & Partner Solutions GmbH & Co KG, Germany since 1999 Obsydian 3.1, Cool Plex, All Fusion Plex, Advantage Plex, CA Plex experience since 1999 Started using CMFirst Webclient in December 2016

4 Walter & Partner Solutions GmbH & Co KG - Stuttgart Located in Stuttgart Germany Software Solutions for Fashion & Textile Industries PLM / ERP / Retail solutions 30 Years of experience 500+ PLM users in 13 companies

5 Abstract The session covers the way from a standard plex client solution to a state of the art web application. We show you the fast and easy way from our 20 years grown windows application to a state of the art, platform independent web solution.

6 Agenda Windows application overview Implementation Challenges & Issues Q&A

7 About existing windows application Developing starts 1996 Database independent (ODBC) C++ client ODBC Database connection Codejock ActiveX controls ATOL pattern library Combit List & Label for printing

8 WP Model Timeline Version 1.x 4.x Since 1996 à 2005 Using class libraries Out of the box Plex MDI parent/child application C++ / RPG variant

9 Since Year 1996 è 2005

10 WP Model Timeline Version 5.x 7.x Since 2005 à 2012 C++ / ODBC variant Using self created sql class for database operations Single login Seperate applications in different modules Using ActiveX for images, tree view and pdf Tab functionality simulated with overlays

11 Since Year 2005 è 2008

12 Since Year 2005 è 2008

13 Since Year 2005 è 2008

14 WP Model Timeline Version 8.x X.x Since 2012 à today Complete reengineering One application for all processes Using pattern libraries Switch to frame technology Integration of Codejock ActiveX suite (shortcutbar, treeview, toolbar, tabcontrol)

15 Since Year 2012 è Today

16 Since Year 2012 è Today

17 Since Year 2012 è Today

18 Plex Model Specifications 328 Entities Functions total 1802 Panel functions 315 VB scripts 56 C++ Source code objects

19 Project Goals Modernize Windows client Low costs Fast and easy (only 2 developers) Using Plex as basic development environment No begin from scratch / Use of existing business functions WebClient should have same structure & design as before New customers can be generated Platform independent Available everywhere no terminal server or citrix necessary

20 Project Resources Chief developer Developer On site and remote support CM First AG 50 days spent until December 2016

21 Needed Skills Expert knowledge of CA Plex Java basics (Eclipse) Apache Tomcat basics Debugging websites in Chrome

22 Step 1 Setting up environment for web development Training & basic skills

23 Step 2 Developing a prototype based on existing structures

24 Login

25 Menu

26 Overview

27 Details

28 Step 3 Analyzing Plex model (non standard components - ActiveX, source codes etc.) Set up development workflow / Set up new group model, based on existing model Creating new functions for WebClient

29 Step 4 Analyzing whats missing in WebClient standard Trigger CMFirst to develop custom controls New events on WebImage control Rich text editor Rich tooltip on grid cell and edit fields Filter line in grid header Grid cells which are capable of showing images and texts Frozen grid columns feature Merging grid cells

30 RTF Editor

31 Super Tooltip Grid

32 Super Tooltip Cell

33 Filter line

34 Images in Grid

35 Merged Cell

36 Goals achieved Look & feel like old application New state of the art design/functions Platform independent No installations needed Worldwide access

37 Challenges & Issues New additional development environment (Eclipse) Debugging in Chrome & fixing errors Interaction between CA Plex & Eclipse CMFirst dependency (Java script extensions) Distribution of solution Implementation of printing (pdf) Testing

38 Questions & Answers Q&A