Valence Videos
Watch our introduction, installation and development training videos here. High speed internet connection recommended.
IMPORTANT! - Valence 1.1 was released on July 11, 2008 but many of the videos here represent Valence 1.0.
For the most part the videos are still completely relevant to understanding how Valence works, just be aware that you may see some differences between the videos and the most current Valence software. For the most current information visit the forum at http://www.cnxforum.com.
Introducing Valence
What is Valence?
Introduction to Valence, the Web Application Framework for System i.
8 minutes, 35 seconds
Installation and Administration
Administering the Valence Viewport
Learn how to administer environments, options, groups, navigation trees and users within the Valence viewport. Also learn how to call up the “Who’s Logged In” program and change a password.
17 minutes, 55 seconds
Administering the Apache HTTP Server
This video covers some of the basics on administering the Apache HTTP server on the System i.
3 minutes, 39 seconds
Development Training
Setting Up Your Development Tools
Ready to start developing your own Valence applications? Learn how to set up your PC with developemnt tools. This video covers RDi, Firefox, Firebug and Aptana.
15 minutes, 42 seconds
Introduction to the Valence RPG Toolkit
Quick introduction to the Valence RPG Toolkit.
5 minutes, 42 seconds
Introduction to Ext JS
Introduction to Ext JS, the JavaScript library for building rich web front-ends to your RPG Programs.
4 minutes, 54 seconds
Introduction to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation)
Introduction to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation).
6 minutes, 20 seconds
Setting Up A Work Library and Folder
This video covers how to set up a work library and folder.
8 minutes, 57 seconds
Demo 01 — Hello World
In this video, we'll inspect the DEM001 RPG program line-by-line, look at demo01.html JavaScript and enhance the program to ask for first and last name.
25 minutes, 25 seconds
Demo 02 — Get a Record
Learn how to get a record from the back-end RPG program to the front-end.
20 minutes, 35 seconds
Demo 04 — Type Ahead
Type Ahead gives you suggestions as you type in a field. Watch this video to learn more.
8 minutes, 14 seconds
Using the Valence Administration Programs as Examples
In this video we discuss using the Valence Administration Programs as examples for your own program development.
6 minutes, 46 seconds
Demo 06 — Simple Chart
In this video you’ll learn how to embed a fusion chart on a page, and how to load chart data from an RPG program using the vvChart_simpleChart procedure.
8 minutes, 26 seconds
Demo 07 — Advanced Charts
In this video you’ll learn how to build an advanced chart, how to embed an advanced FusionChart or FusionWidget on a page, and how to load chart data from an RPG program by building up XML data.
5 minutes, 38 seconds
Hungry for More? There are additional demos packaged with the Valence download, including two fantastic demos on page-by-page grids with sortable columns and search capability.
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