Training:Bootcamp/Levels/Experienced

Throughout this training process, we'll familiarize you with the MDriven Designer using the example of a car management system. This includes creating elements like Cars and a Car Factory and adding people such as a Car Owner and Car Dealer. Every chapter adds a different piece to the overall system. Let's begin!

Chapter 9

Steps 265 - 301: Inheritance and Statemachines

• Align items
• Introduction to Inheritance
• Understand Abstract classes
• Explanation on the logic behind the model
• Introduction to Statemachines
• Add Triggers and Entry Actions
• Add a Guard
• Add Class actions for your Triggers
• Run an example in your web application

Chapter 10

Steps 302 - 331: Creating OpenDocument Reports

• Create intentional errors & fix them
• Introduction to LinkRoleName
• Create a new ViewModel
• Add Class Actions and columns
• Create a Report Template ViewModel
• Fix a possible error
• Test the ProduceDocument action

Chapter 11

Steps 332 - 364: Authentication

• Download and merge the SysUserAuthentication model
• Understand the Singleton Pattern
• Set SysSuperClass as the default superclass
• Check the oclIsTypeOf, oclIsKindOf, and superTypes operators in the Debugger
• Add the ChangeTime attribute to class Person
• Set up External Login
• Introduction to Access Groups
• Set access rights for Users using the Access Group Editor

Chapter 12

Steps 365 - 387: Adding an Image Attribute to a Brand

• Adopt BrandOfCar Autoform and rename the Class Action
• Delete widgets
• Understand the opt-in/opt-out for Actions
• Create a Brand Image column
• Use an image widget to upload a Brand image
• Add a new ViewModel called BrandSeeker
• Remove all the Autoforms from the model
• Add a Brand Image to CarTransferOwnershipDocument
• Set User Rights

Chapter 13

Steps 388 - 406: Add a Simple Graph to Your App

• Verify your model is error-free
• Create a CarsAndBrands ViewModel
• Add a Tagged value to the ViewModel
• Add a ThisIsHtml column
• Make a diagram in HTML
• Use the GroupBy operator to group all cars
• Introduce a CarsAndBrandsSVG ViewModel
• Insert an SVG vertical bar chart

Chapter 14

Steps 407 - 461: Introducing the MDriven Server

• Locate and open the XML file that stores your data
• Introduction to the Cloud-connection dialog
• Install the Servers
• Start Server1
• Upload your model
• Log into MDrivenServer Web-UI
• Migrate data between databases
• Fix a possible SysSingleton error
• Check changes in the database schema

Chapter 15

Steps 462 - 492: Importing SysAsyncTicket

• Create a new method
• Write logic for a new Registration number
• Follow the discussion on semicolons as used in expressions
• Upload the model to MDrivenServer
• Verify the method works correctly
• Follow the discussion on the problem of two users getting the same Registration number
• Read about and merge SysAsync Ticket
• Familiarise yourself with the MDrivenServer
• Upload your model and run the app

Chapter 16

Steps 493 - 530: Reworking the Main Menu

• Sort menu items into menu groups
• Ensure the servers run & upload your model
• Understand the logic behind CarFactorySeeker
• Add a new Class Action called ShowFactory
• Remove unnecessary columns and widgets
• Add a NewCar action
• Create a new association between CarFactory and BrandOfCar
• Save and upload the model
• Create a few new cars

Chapter 17

Steps 531 - 563: Default names, Dim Default, and More

• Discussion on renaming an Association
• Check for changes in the model
• Amend an action by writing an expression
• Create a CarDealerPicker ViewModel
• Add a PickBuyer class action; create a ViewModel action for PickBuyer
• Test the PickBuyer button
• Discussions on model changes regarding the report, the server’s address and methods
• Upload the model and test to produce the document