Comments on: Install the E-Business Suite with Your Pals http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/ Driving Innovation Fri, 25 May 2012 00:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13220 Jake Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:24:31 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13220 Exactly, I suppose an adventurous customer (or otherwise) could build the BIP templates and share them with the World. This would be a great use of the mythical Reports Repository I worked on in mid-decade that has never materialized. You could reach out to Tim Dexter (although he's sales now) to see if BIP development would help with that project. Exactly, I suppose an adventurous customer (or otherwise) could build the BIP templates and share them with the World. This would be a great use of the mythical Reports Repository I worked on in mid-decade that has never materialized. You could reach out to Tim Dexter (although he's sales now) to see if BIP development would help with that project.

]]> By: uvox http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13219 uvox Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:45:25 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13219 They customize the HTML using Tutor. Be nice if we can ship XML and transformations with BI Publisher and let them publish when and what they want - any format, any device... we'll get there! They customize the HTML using Tutor. Be nice if we can ship XML and transformations with BI Publisher and let them publish when and what they want – any format, any device… we'll get there!

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13222 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:43:20 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13222 Woah, that's great news. I knew they were going that way, but didn't realize it had already been delivered. I like the XML delivery too, good stuff. I suppose a customer could import it for annotation internally, which would be really useful. Woah, that's great news. I knew they were going that way, but didn't realize it had already been delivered. I like the XML delivery too, good stuff. I suppose a customer could import it for annotation internally, which would be really useful.

]]> By: uvox http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13221 uvox Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:58:27 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13221 The EBS doc is now single-sourced (XML) and delivered in PDF and Applications Help (HTML) format as part of the application. There is also a Flat HTML version produced (though I think it is available on demand only).<br><br>I must follow up on the 11g development. The EBS doc is now single-sourced (XML) and delivered in PDF and Applications Help (HTML) format as part of the application. There is also a Flat HTML version produced (though I think it is available on demand only).

I must follow up on the 11g development.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13224 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:33:39 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13224 Chet's a machine lately. I have nothing better to do :) Chet's a machine lately. I have nothing better to do :)

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-13223 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:32:57 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-13223 Good point. I spoke to a guy in the EBS doc team years ago, and my sense was that process was planned, but moving slowly. Good point. I spoke to a guy in the EBS doc team years ago, and my sense was that process was planned, but moving slowly.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10433 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:24:31 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10433 Exactly, I suppose an adventurous customer (or otherwise) could build the BIP templates and share them with the World. This would be a great use of the mythical Reports Repository I worked on in mid-decade that has never materialized. You could reach out to Tim Dexter (although he's sales now) to see if BIP development would help with that project. Exactly, I suppose an adventurous customer (or otherwise) could build the BIP templates and share them with the World. This would be a great use of the mythical Reports Repository I worked on in mid-decade that has never materialized. You could reach out to Tim Dexter (although he's sales now) to see if BIP development would help with that project.

]]> By: uvox http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10423 uvox Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:45:25 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10423 They customize the HTML using Tutor. Be nice if we can ship XML and transformations with BI Publisher and let them publish when and what they want - any format, any device... we'll get there! They customize the HTML using Tutor. Be nice if we can ship XML and transformations with BI Publisher and let them publish when and what they want – any format, any device… we'll get there!

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10422 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:43:20 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10422 Woah, that's great news. I knew they were going that way, but didn't realize it had already been delivered. I like the XML delivery too, good stuff. I suppose a customer could import it for annotation internally, which would be really useful. Woah, that's great news. I knew they were going that way, but didn't realize it had already been delivered. I like the XML delivery too, good stuff. I suppose a customer could import it for annotation internally, which would be really useful.

]]> By: uvox http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10417 uvox Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:58:27 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10417 The EBS doc is now single-sourced (XML) and delivered in PDF and Applications Help (HTML) format as part of the application. There is also a Flat HTML version produced (though I think it is available on demand only).<br><br>I must follow up on the 11g development. The EBS doc is now single-sourced (XML) and delivered in PDF and Applications Help (HTML) format as part of the application. There is also a Flat HTML version produced (though I think it is available on demand only).

I must follow up on the 11g development.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10414 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:33:39 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10414 Chet's a machine lately. I have nothing better to do :) Chet's a machine lately. I have nothing better to do :)

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10415 Jake Wed, 09 Dec 2009 13:32:57 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10415 Good point. I spoke to a guy in the EBS doc team years ago, and my sense was that process was planned, but moving slowly. Good point. I spoke to a guy in the EBS doc team years ago, and my sense was that process was planned, but moving slowly.

]]> By: jpiwowar http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10406 jpiwowar Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:50:29 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10406 Thanks for the links (and Chet for the hosting)! Y'all rock; it's fun to feel that I'm reaching a wider audience with this series of posts. This multiple posts per week thing take a lot of effort, though. Still can't figure how you both manage to keep that sort of pace. Thanks for the links (and Chet for the hosting)! Y'all rock; it's fun to feel that I'm reaching a wider audience with this series of posts. This multiple posts per week thing take a lot of effort, though. Still can't figure how you both manage to keep that sort of pace.

]]> By: jpiwowar http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10407 jpiwowar Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:36:40 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10407 +1 on PDF->HTML for the EBS documentation, even w/o wiki-style annotation. Could gain so much leverage in supporting people in the Apps community by being able to link to a specific section of the docs rather than just referencing "chapter 2" or a page number. Ugh. +1 on PDF->HTML for the EBS documentation, even w/o wiki-style annotation. Could gain so much leverage in supporting people in the Apps community by being able to link to a specific section of the docs rather than just referencing “chapter 2″ or a page number. Ugh.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10401 Jake Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:28:22 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10401 Database documentation went that route beginning with 11g I think. I know I posted about that when I noticed it. It's not full wiki, but comment-based. Comments are verified and some rolled into later versions of the documentation.<br><br>As for EBS, it's an issue with that doc being in pdf form. First, they have to go to HTML, then commentary can be added.<br><br>Generally speaking, I'm a big fan of wiki-style documentation, but the problem is that there *must* be official documentation to provide a "warranty" for the software. That's why doc has been slow to become user-edited. Database documentation went that route beginning with 11g I think. I know I posted about that when I noticed it. It's not full wiki, but comment-based. Comments are verified and some rolled into later versions of the documentation.

As for EBS, it's an issue with that doc being in pdf form. First, they have to go to HTML, then commentary can be added.

Generally speaking, I'm a big fan of wiki-style documentation, but the problem is that there *must* be official documentation to provide a “warranty” for the software. That's why doc has been slow to become user-edited.

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10400 Jake Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:25:22 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10400 I guess the algorithm is smart enough to ngore your typos :) I guess the algorithm is smart enough to ngore your typos :)

]]> By: uvox http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10395 uvox Tue, 08 Dec 2009 20:46:08 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10395 What Smart Client? Character Mode, puh-lease...<br><br>But point well made. <br><br>Consider a real value add - why not take the original manual (as it's so good) and allow the community to annotate it, edit it, etc., in the cloud - wikipedia fashion rather than myriad of sources being out there... thoughts welcome. What Smart Client? Character Mode, puh-lease…

But point well made.

Consider a real value add – why not take the original manual (as it's so good) and allow the community to annotate it, edit it, etc., in the cloud – wikipedia fashion rather than myriad of sources being out there… thoughts welcome.

]]> By: oraclenerd http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10394 oraclenerd Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:53:41 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10394 smart ass. I noticed that too. Still showed up at least. ;) smart ass. I noticed that too. Still showed up at least. ;)

]]> By: Jake http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10389 Jake Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:34:46 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10389 Maybe for "nstall", did you also check "install" :) We might have an SEO plugin that's helping that. Not sure. It's pretty amazing how good WP is at SEO without any effort. Maybe for “nstall”, did you also check “install” :) We might have an SEO plugin that's helping that. Not sure. It's pretty amazing how good WP is at SEO without any effort.

]]> By: oraclenerd http://theappslab.com/2009/12/08/install-the-e-business-suite-with-your-pals/comment-page-1/#comment-10383 oraclenerd Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:58:11 +0000 http://theappslab.com/?p=3928#comment-10383 All I can say is wow, you've already <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_rhCtHYLiamQ/Sx6hbe23BrI/AAAAAAABUVQ/8je242lMCck/s800/appslab_bumps_oraclenerd.png" rel="nofollow">usurped</a> John in the standings! <br><br>The other day I got a Google Alert less than a minute after I posted...so very cool. All I can say is wow, you've already usurped John in the standings!

The other day I got a Google Alert less than a minute after I posted…so very cool.

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