The following listed items describe how to set up an application (using WorkbenchAX) so that the application can be accessed using a touchscreen device.
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Verify that you have all the required modules
In addition to the standard modules required to display Hx profiles, make sure that you have the following modules installed:
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touchscreen.jar
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web.jar
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hx.jar
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queryTable.jar
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smartTableHx.jar
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history.jar
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Configure the Web Service to use the TouchLoginTemplate
The TouchLoginTemplate provides a browser login view that allows users to login with a touchscreen virtual keyboard or use an actual keyboard, if available.
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In the WorkbenchAX nav tree, under the Config > Services node, double-click on the WebService icon to display the WebService property sheet view.
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In the WebService property sheet view, at the Login Template property, clear the null check-box, if selected. With the null check-box cleared, the two touchscreen option lists display.
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At the Login Template property, select the touchscreen and TouchLoginTemplate options.
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At the bottom of the WebService property sheet view, click the Save button. The WebService is configured to use the TouchLoginTemplate. When a user initially connects to the station from a browser, the TouchLoginTemplate displays a login view, similar to the image below:
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Assign the touchscreen profile to a user
To use a touchscreen profile, you must assign it to an enabled user.
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In the WorkbenchAX nav tree, under the Config > Services node, double-click on the UserService icon to display the User Manager view.
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In the User Manager view, double-click on the name of the user that you want to provide with a touchscreen profile. The Edit dialog box displays.
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In the Edit dialog box, select a desired touchscreen profile from the option list and click the button. The touchscreen profile is assigned to the selected user.
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