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Page 1: Workbox Brochure - English
Page 2: Workbox Brochure - English

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workbox

Graphical web-based designer – easy to use, no programming required

Business and Technical Layers – one common design platform for business and IT users

the possibility for business users to participate in and control formation of the workflow.

�Changes and modifications in business logic may be �The intuitive interface allows business and IT users

applied immediately and as a rule do not require to create new and modify existing processes without

the involvement of additional IT personnel. coding.

�The Technical Layer allows IT users and developers �The drag & drop technique facilitates fast creation

to create advanced workflow functionalities without of workflow definitions. Almost all workflow objects

impacting the basic business logic of the process (state, action, activity, role, permission) may be added

defined in the Business Layer.to the diagram by dragging and dropping it.

�Business users and developers can work in parallel, �Modified workflows do not interrupt already started

and in many cases together, which increases efficiency, instances which will go with the previous definition

improves communication between teams and reduces of the process. This prevents a situation where

the risk of errors.a previously started workflow would run with two different definitions at a time.

�Silverlight technology provides extraordinary graphical and interactive effects, allowing easy navigation between workflow objects and elements.

�Web-based architecture allows users to create workflows on almost every computer equipped with an Internet browser. No extra components or applica-tions need to be installed.

�Separating the business layer ensures a high level of clarity in the process diagram, allowing business users or analysts to easily understand, remodel and modify.

�The Business Layer allows easy creation and manage- ment of workflow business logic, providing

Full integration with SharePoint empowers mana- gement possibilities and reduce costs

Easy to implement, customize and integrate with Reporting and decision support

external systems

Flexible permissions at the SharePoint list column level – increased data and information security within the SharePoint environment

�A workflow defined in Datapolis Workbox is instantly ready to be used – it is automatically associated with the right SharePoint lists and document libraries.

�Immediate, one-click workflow deployment: processes are launched directly from SharePoint lists, starting automatically when a new item is created and edited.

�WorkSmart™ Menu technology ensures ease of work and minimizes staff training costs. Workflows can be operated either from the SharePoint item’s context menu, something familiar to SharePoint users, or directly from the item’s display form.

�It does not require any external, dedicated databases. All data is stored within the SharePoint environment ensuring a single and consistent backup policy.

�A detailed workflow history presents information �The Software Development Kit enables developers concerning initiation of the workflow, the duration

to extend the default functionality and activity set of tasks and bottlenecks.in Datapolis Workbox.�The workflow history module generates a graphical

�The WebServices and Software Development Kit workflow history, providing information on the user, package allows you to connect with CRM, ERP, actions taken and the time taken. Exchange or other systems as well as implement additional functionalities.

�Datapolis Workbox allows users to define standalone procedures, which are composed of activities and can be reused at other points within the workflow.

�Workflow solutions can be saved as site templates �Easy-to-use, efficient tools which allow users to grant and easily implemented into another division the participants of the process permission to access or project. exclusively the information essential to the process

�Fast and automatic implementation of process management.in SharePoint and easy workflow migration from “test” �The Administrator can grant permission to view, edit to “production” platforms and vice versa allows or delete attachments or documents associated with for convenient and secure testing in a real business a given process in the SharePoint environment.environment.�To ensure data confidentiality, the Administrator is also

able to limit users’ permissions to export workflow–related information to external applications (Access, Excel).

Datapolis Workbox, a Human-Centric Workflow Solution for SharePointDatapolis Workbox is a graphical solution for creating, automating and managing workflows within

SharePoint. Its unique architecture allows the user to serve dynamic business processes and rapidly

respond to changes in the company environment. Datapolis Workbox delivers an easy-to-use,

business-oriented designer and technically-oriented modeling environment. Managers can easily

define and implement workflows, while IT personnel is able to program more complex actions. One

tool serves all, making it an ideal platform for cooperation – reflecting the human way of making

decisions and reading business processes.

Server:�Microsoft Windows Server 2008�Microsoft SharePoint Foundation or SharePoint

Server 2010�.NET 3.5

Client:�Microsoft SilverLight 4.0 plug-in (Workbox

designer users)�Web browser

Language Versions

EN ES DE FR PL CZ

Datapolis Workbox is available in the following language versions:

System Requirements

The graphical, business-oriented designer allows to create new and modify existing processes without coding.

Activity Diagram advanced workflow functionalities.

allows IT users and developers to create

Copyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

Page 3: Workbox Brochure - English

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workbox

Graphical web-based designer – easy to use, no programming required

Business and Technical Layers – one common design platform for business and IT users

the possibility for business users to participate in and control formation of the workflow.

�Changes and modifications in business logic may be �The intuitive interface allows business and IT users

applied immediately and as a rule do not require to create new and modify existing processes without

the involvement of additional IT personnel. coding.

�The Technical Layer allows IT users and developers �The drag & drop technique facilitates fast creation

to create advanced workflow functionalities without of workflow definitions. Almost all workflow objects

impacting the basic business logic of the process (state, action, activity, role, permission) may be added

defined in the Business Layer.to the diagram by dragging and dropping it.

�Business users and developers can work in parallel, �Modified workflows do not interrupt already started

and in many cases together, which increases efficiency, instances which will go with the previous definition

improves communication between teams and reduces of the process. This prevents a situation where

the risk of errors.a previously started workflow would run with two different definitions at a time.

�Silverlight technology provides extraordinary graphical and interactive effects, allowing easy navigation between workflow objects and elements.

�Web-based architecture allows users to create workflows on almost every computer equipped with an Internet browser. No extra components or applica-tions need to be installed.

�Separating the business layer ensures a high level of clarity in the process diagram, allowing business users or analysts to easily understand, remodel and modify.

�The Business Layer allows easy creation and manage- ment of workflow business logic, providing

Full integration with SharePoint empowers mana- gement possibilities and reduce costs

Easy to implement, customize and integrate with Reporting and decision support

external systems

Flexible permissions at the SharePoint list column level – increased data and information security within the SharePoint environment

�A workflow defined in Datapolis Workbox is instantly ready to be used – it is automatically associated with the right SharePoint lists and document libraries.

�Immediate, one-click workflow deployment: processes are launched directly from SharePoint lists, starting automatically when a new item is created and edited.

�WorkSmart™ Menu technology ensures ease of work and minimizes staff training costs. Workflows can be operated either from the SharePoint item’s context menu, something familiar to SharePoint users, or directly from the item’s display form.

�It does not require any external, dedicated databases. All data is stored within the SharePoint environment ensuring a single and consistent backup policy.

�A detailed workflow history presents information �The Software Development Kit enables developers concerning initiation of the workflow, the duration

to extend the default functionality and activity set of tasks and bottlenecks.in Datapolis Workbox.�The workflow history module generates a graphical

�The WebServices and Software Development Kit workflow history, providing information on the user, package allows you to connect with CRM, ERP, actions taken and the time taken. Exchange or other systems as well as implement additional functionalities.

�Datapolis Workbox allows users to define standalone procedures, which are composed of activities and can be reused at other points within the workflow.

�Workflow solutions can be saved as site templates �Easy-to-use, efficient tools which allow users to grant and easily implemented into another division the participants of the process permission to access or project. exclusively the information essential to the process

�Fast and automatic implementation of process management.in SharePoint and easy workflow migration from “test” �The Administrator can grant permission to view, edit to “production” platforms and vice versa allows or delete attachments or documents associated with for convenient and secure testing in a real business a given process in the SharePoint environment.environment.�To ensure data confidentiality, the Administrator is also

able to limit users’ permissions to export workflow–related information to external applications (Access, Excel).

Datapolis Workbox, a Human-Centric Workflow Solution for SharePointDatapolis Workbox is a graphical solution for creating, automating and managing workflows within

SharePoint. Its unique architecture allows the user to serve dynamic business processes and rapidly

respond to changes in the company environment. Datapolis Workbox delivers an easy-to-use,

business-oriented designer and technically-oriented modeling environment. Managers can easily

define and implement workflows, while IT personnel is able to program more complex actions. One

tool serves all, making it an ideal platform for cooperation – reflecting the human way of making

decisions and reading business processes.

Server:�Microsoft Windows Server 2008�Microsoft SharePoint Foundation or SharePoint

Server 2010�.NET 3.5

Client:�Microsoft SilverLight 4.0 plug-in (Workbox

designer users)�Web browser

Language Versions

EN ES DE FR PL CZ

Datapolis Workbox is available in the following language versions:

System Requirements

The graphical, business-oriented designer allows to create new and modify existing processes without coding.

Activity Diagram advanced workflow functionalities.

allows IT users and developers to create

Copyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

Page 4: Workbox Brochure - English

WORKFLOW ROLESThese represent participants in the pro- cess. Different Roles may have different rights in the process. Permissions are set by dragging and dropping the role’s icon over the appropriate state or action.

TOOLBARThe toolbar gives you fast access to main workflow objects such as states or actions. Objects can be dragged and dropped into the diagram. It also allows power users to create and manage procedures and workflow variables, and to set up general workflow properties.

WORKFLOW ACTIONSRepresent transfers between workflowphases. Actions may be invoked by authorized users.

START AND END POINTEvery process has its start and end points. The green circle symbolizes the start of the process, while the red circle symbolizes its end.

WORKFLOW STATESRepresent a phase of the process.

This layer is mostly used by business - it is more general, allows easy creation of basic schema for the workflow and doesn’t require technical knowledge. The interface is extremely intuitive and doesn’t require the user to learn new tools or functionalities. All you need to use Workbox is a basic knowledge of SharePoint. Just drag & drop to design a new workflow or modify an existing one.

BUSINESS LAYER

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workbox

PERMISSIONS FOR STATESIt is possible to set up permissions for specific list columns in a specific place. The same role may have permissions for different columns in different states.

LOOKUPSLookups allow creating advanced queries to retrieve various data stored within SharePoint. Such queries can return values aggregated from many items, and the results can be filtered and sorted according to a number of set conditions. Lookups can also use various functions to modify data.

SDK AND WEBSERVICESThere is a simple method of integrating Workbox with external systems. SDK allows you to build custom Functions and Acivities, and Workbox Webservice allows actions to be executed from external applications.

CONDITIONAL ACTIONSAuthorized users have all functions available by default. However, it is possible to set up conditions which will make a given action available only in specific circumstances.

GROUP OF ACTIVITIESVarious predefined activities are available, and these are grouped into several sections. To use an activity in a diagram, the user only has to drag and drop the activity icon into the appropriate place in a diagram and fill in activity properties.

SELF TIMERThe Self Timer allows for the possibility to automatically execute a specific action after a defined period of time.

CUSTOM FORMSWorkbox has a simple and powerful built-in tool for creating Custom Forms. Custom Forms are used to collect data from workflow users. Custom Forms may be launched during the execution of each action.

PROCEDURESProcedures allow creating sets of activities which then can be used in workflow actions. Thanks to this all changes made to the procedure take effect everywhere the procedure is used. It substantially simplifies designing and managing workflows where a set of operations is used several times.

CONDITIONSAllow for execution of different activitiesdependent on the logical condition.

LOOPSLoops allow repeated execution of a set of activities.

The technical layer is mostly used by the IT team and offers the possibility to create automated tasks such as notifications, calculations, operations on SharePoint lists, deliver gathered data to and from the external system etc. Thanks to the built-in graphical designer, IT personnel can program more complex actions.

TECHNICAL LAYER

Copyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

REPORTINGWorkbox Reporting Service is designed to provide sets of data that can then be used for analytical purposes, thus making monitoring of business processes more efficient, as well as more precise.

WORKFLOW ROLESUsers in workflow roles can be set up dynamically. There are special activities which allow users to be added and remo-ved from the roles during the workflow execution.

DECISIONSDecisions allow controlling the flow of the process by redirecting one action to another, depending on defined condi-tions. This approach is both flexible and easy to use, giving you new possibilities when designing your workflows.

Page 5: Workbox Brochure - English

WORKFLOW ROLESThese represent participants in the pro- cess. Different Roles may have different rights in the process. Permissions are set by dragging and dropping the role’s icon over the appropriate state or action.

TOOLBARThe toolbar gives you fast access to main workflow objects such as states or actions. Objects can be dragged and dropped into the diagram. It also allows power users to create and manage procedures and workflow variables, and to set up general workflow properties.

WORKFLOW ACTIONSRepresent transfers between workflowphases. Actions may be invoked by authorized users.

START AND END POINTEvery process has its start and end points. The green circle symbolizes the start of the process, while the red circle symbolizes its end.

WORKFLOW STATESRepresent a phase of the process.

This layer is mostly used by business - it is more general, allows easy creation of basic schema for the workflow and doesn’t require technical knowledge. The interface is extremely intuitive and doesn’t require the user to learn new tools or functionalities. All you need to use Workbox is a basic knowledge of SharePoint. Just drag & drop to design a new workflow or modify an existing one.

BUSINESS LAYER

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workbox

PERMISSIONS FOR STATESIt is possible to set up permissions for specific list columns in a specific place. The same role may have permissions for different columns in different states.

LOOKUPSLookups allow creating advanced queries to retrieve various data stored within SharePoint. Such queries can return values aggregated from many items, and the results can be filtered and sorted according to a number of set conditions. Lookups can also use various functions to modify data.

SDK AND WEBSERVICESThere is a simple method of integrating Workbox with external systems. SDK allows you to build custom Functions and Acivities, and Workbox Webservice allows actions to be executed from external applications.

CONDITIONAL ACTIONSAuthorized users have all functions available by default. However, it is possible to set up conditions which will make a given action available only in specific circumstances.

GROUP OF ACTIVITIESVarious predefined activities are available, and these are grouped into several sections. To use an activity in a diagram, the user only has to drag and drop the activity icon into the appropriate place in a diagram and fill in activity properties.

SELF TIMERThe Self Timer allows for the possibility to automatically execute a specific action after a defined period of time.

CUSTOM FORMSWorkbox has a simple and powerful built-in tool for creating Custom Forms. Custom Forms are used to collect data from workflow users. Custom Forms may be launched during the execution of each action.

PROCEDURESProcedures allow creating sets of activities which then can be used in workflow actions. Thanks to this all changes made to the procedure take effect everywhere the procedure is used. It substantially simplifies designing and managing workflows where a set of operations is used several times.

CONDITIONSAllow for execution of different activitiesdependent on the logical condition.

LOOPSLoops allow repeated execution of a set of activities.

The technical layer is mostly used by the IT team and offers the possibility to create automated tasks such as notifications, calculations, operations on SharePoint lists, deliver gathered data to and from the external system etc. Thanks to the built-in graphical designer, IT personnel can program more complex actions.

TECHNICAL LAYER

Copyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

REPORTINGWorkbox Reporting Service is designed to provide sets of data that can then be used for analytical purposes, thus making monitoring of business processes more efficient, as well as more precise.

WORKFLOW ROLESUsers in workflow roles can be set up dynamically. There are special activities which allow users to be added and remo-ved from the roles during the workflow execution.

DECISIONSDecisions allow controlling the flow of the process by redirecting one action to another, depending on defined condi-tions. This approach is both flexible and easy to use, giving you new possibilities when designing your workflows.

Page 6: Workbox Brochure - English

Download a free gadget at www.datapolis.com88

See more details at www.datapolis.com/SCP

® ®

ABOUT DATAPOLISDatapolis develops user-friendly and flexible solutions for SharePoint environments which support dynamic processes,

information and document flows in medium and large companies. Over 100 enterprises worldwide use our solutions – among

them United States Senate, Los Angeles World Airports, Microsoft, ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, Nordea Bank, Advantage Bank,

Tyco International, TIM Mobile, Burger King, Dana Corp, Darpa, GridPoint and North American Interconnect.

We understand that businesses today want to build long-term partnerships with trusted suppliers. Because of this we make

it a priority to create and maintain a first-class team and partner network. Datapolis solutions are supplied by several dozen

partners worldwide, the majority of which are Microsoft Certified or Gold Certified Partners.

Datapolis was founded in 2001 and from the beginning the company has focused on strategic cooperation with Microsoft.

A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Independent Software Vendor and Digital Marketing is a member of Passus Group,

a leading IT product and services company with over 100 engineers and specialists.

Other Datapolis solutions for SharePoint

Datapolis SharePoint Column ProtectorThe easiest and most secure way of managing permission for columns in SharePoint lists and libraries.

The application allows you to protect your data on per column basis. Permissions for columns are defined for each content type for any SharePoint list or document library. Permissions are effective for item forms and list views, as well as for SharePoint alerts, attachments, Excel- and Access– exported data and even for SharePoint Web Services!

Datapolis SharePoint List GadgetDatapolis SharePoint List Gadget is the useful, free of charge Windows desktop gadget dedicated to all SharePoint users. It keeps track of information stored in SharePoint, monitors all changes and informs you about new or unread items in the lists which have been configured to watch.

SharePoint List Gadget ideally serves as a shortcut to your SharePoint tasks, events, meetings and documents and allows you to check in a glance if there are any changes on lists and libraries of your interest.

CREATE ONLINE DEMO SITEDemo environment for Workbox is a SharePoint website on which you can create sub-sites, lists and document libraries and

use all the features of Workbox. When you create a demo you also get 5 user accounts which can be used to test Workbox

workflows. If you don't have demo environment yet, create it and enjoy all Workbox business features.

Sign in to partner.datapolis.com and click on the Demo link in the top menu (please register, if you don't have an

account).

Click on the Create Workbox Demo button. You will get access to the live SharePoint enviroment and Datapolis

Workbox graphical web-based designer.

Creating demonstration environment is easy! All you need to do is:

Create your own lists and libraries, build and use your workflows.

SharePoint enviroment Workbox - graphical web-based designer

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workboxCopyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

Page 7: Workbox Brochure - English

Download a free gadget at www.datapolis.com88

See more details at www.datapolis.com/SCP

® ®

ABOUT DATAPOLISDatapolis develops user-friendly and flexible solutions for SharePoint environments which support dynamic processes,

information and document flows in medium and large companies. Over 100 enterprises worldwide use our solutions – among

them United States Senate, Los Angeles World Airports, Microsoft, ThyssenKrupp Steel USA, Nordea Bank, Advantage Bank,

Tyco International, TIM Mobile, Burger King, Dana Corp, Darpa, GridPoint and North American Interconnect.

We understand that businesses today want to build long-term partnerships with trusted suppliers. Because of this we make

it a priority to create and maintain a first-class team and partner network. Datapolis solutions are supplied by several dozen

partners worldwide, the majority of which are Microsoft Certified or Gold Certified Partners.

Datapolis was founded in 2001 and from the beginning the company has focused on strategic cooperation with Microsoft.

A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner in Independent Software Vendor and Digital Marketing is a member of Passus Group,

a leading IT product and services company with over 100 engineers and specialists.

Other Datapolis solutions for SharePoint

Datapolis SharePoint Column ProtectorThe easiest and most secure way of managing permission for columns in SharePoint lists and libraries.

The application allows you to protect your data on per column basis. Permissions for columns are defined for each content type for any SharePoint list or document library. Permissions are effective for item forms and list views, as well as for SharePoint alerts, attachments, Excel- and Access– exported data and even for SharePoint Web Services!

Datapolis SharePoint List GadgetDatapolis SharePoint List Gadget is the useful, free of charge Windows desktop gadget dedicated to all SharePoint users. It keeps track of information stored in SharePoint, monitors all changes and informs you about new or unread items in the lists which have been configured to watch.

SharePoint List Gadget ideally serves as a shortcut to your SharePoint tasks, events, meetings and documents and allows you to check in a glance if there are any changes on lists and libraries of your interest.

CREATE ONLINE DEMO SITEDemo environment for Workbox is a SharePoint website on which you can create sub-sites, lists and document libraries and

use all the features of Workbox. When you create a demo you also get 5 user accounts which can be used to test Workbox

workflows. If you don't have demo environment yet, create it and enjoy all Workbox business features.

Sign in to partner.datapolis.com and click on the Demo link in the top menu (please register, if you don't have an

account).

Click on the Create Workbox Demo button. You will get access to the live SharePoint enviroment and Datapolis

Workbox graphical web-based designer.

Creating demonstration environment is easy! All you need to do is:

Create your own lists and libraries, build and use your workflows.

SharePoint enviroment Workbox - graphical web-based designer

Download a free Datapolis Workbox trial at www.datapolis.com/workboxCopyright © 2011 Datapolis • All rights reserved • [email protected] names and logos in the text are registered brand names or trademarks of their owners.

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Download free Workbox trial

Register on our customer site to receive product news and technical information

Find out more about Datapolis Workbox

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www.datapolis.com/workbox

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