Using WebVue as a PWA
PWA is an acronym for Progressive Web Application. A PWA can run like a normal web page accessing it by entering the URL in the web browser. But in addition it can be installed directly onto a device, similar to an app from the app store, but without the requirement for the developer to deploy the app to the store. Instead the app includes the tools to instal itself, and the web browser controls its installation on the device.
WebVue supports PWA, installing it as a PWA typically adds an icon on the desktop from where it can be started directly without the need to launch the web browser and enter a URL.
Pre-requisites for installing WebVue as a PWA
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The setting Enable PWA must be set to True in the WebClient settings at the time of deployment with the Web Deployment Console, .
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The certificate selected for the HTTPS connection, in the Web Deployment Console, must be trustful. That means it must be issued by a trusted certificate authority. A self-signed certificate cannot be used.
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The web browser in use must support PWA.
How to install WebVue as a PWA
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Start WebVue by entering the Url in a web browser.
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Assuming Enable PWA is set to True, an install button appears in the browser. Click the button to install WebVue as an app.
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A desktop shortcut is created as part of the process from where the WebVue app can be directly started.
How to install a PWA in step 2 varies depending on the web browser. See the documentation for the web browser in use for more information.
Managing the currently installed PWA is the responsibility of the web browser used to install it. In particular, uninstalling a PWA is available in any web browser supporting PWA.
The first time you start the WebVue app you will have to enter the login credentials. If you want to allow a user to start the WebVue app without the need to enter credentials then select the Remember me setting in the Login screen.