Web-enabled Draw2D in RAP?

My colleagues from the RAP Team have created proof-of-concept implementation of a web-enabled Draw2D port. This could eventually allow you to port existing graphical applications based on the GEF/Draw2D frameworks to the web.



Click here to watch the video.


So will this be available as part of Eclipse RAP soon?

No, this work was intended as a feasibility study. At this point we are looking for parties that are interested in using and productizing this technology.

Regards,
Elias.

Would you believe this is a browser based Application?

Here are two amazing screenshots from a RAP-based application which was unveiled earlier this month. The team at CAS Software launched a hosted CRM solution based on RAP. They did a great job of customizing and polishing the RAP UI to create a unique look-and-feel.

Calendar View



The calendar supports drag-drop, transparency and instant input (click-and-type).


Contacts Details



This is screen shot of the contact details view. Note the cool "button bar" at the top.


Do you develop a RAP-based software and would like to share a screenshot? Write me an email or meet me during the EclipseCon.

Regards,
Elias.

Images: (c) Copyright 2008, CAS Software AG. All rights reserved.

Getting started with the RAP Calculator Example

Below are some brief instructions on how to import and run the RAP Calculator Example, which I currently use in my talks.

Special thanks to all of you who attended my recent talks at the Salem Java User Group (download the slides) and the Seattle Code Camp.


Installation Instructions

Note: the example needs RAP 1.1 M1 or newer. It will not work with RAP 1.0.

1. To install RAP and launch a demo application, visit this screencast. Total running time is approx. 3 minutes.
   
   
2. To install the Calculator Example download the file 'calc.ui.rap.zip'.
   
   
3. To import the sources from 'calc.ui.rap.zip' follow these instructions.
   
   You should now have the 'calc.ui.rap' project in your workspace. If you've compile errors make sure you are using a RAP 1.1 M1 (or newer).
   
   
4. To run the calculator you can use the supplied launch configuration:
   
   
   • Expand the 'calc.ui.rap' project
   • Select 'Calculator Example.launch'. Right click > Run As > Calculator Example
     
   • You should see the Calculator-App, similar to the screenshot below.
     
     

If you get stuck, please leave a comment.

Have fun with RAP,
Elias.

RAP "Guide" to the EclipseCon 2008

Just two weeks to go 'til the next EclipseCon. Once again the schedule is packed with ten parallel sessions and a dazzling amount of interesting talks.

The list below will help you spot the RAP-specific talks and tutorials.



Monday, March 17th

• Tutorial - Getting started with RAP development, 08:00-10:00, Cypress
• Tutorial - From RCP to RCP/RAP. Conversion and Single-Sourcing Techniques, 10:30-12:30, Cypress

Wednesday, March 19th

• RAP vs GWT - Which AJAX Technology is for You?, 13:30-14:20, Grand Ballroom GHAB
• RAP the Web, 14:30-15:20, Grand Ballroom GHAB

As you know, RAP is one of the runtime technologies that are part of the newly proposed Runtime Top-Level Project. If you are interested in the "broader picture" you may find these two talks interesting:

• The Equinox Community -- Runtime Technology at Eclipse, Tue 03/18, 11:10-12:00, Great America Ballroom JK
  
• Eclipse 4.0, Wed 3/19, 10:10-11:00, Grand Ballroom GHAB
  

Regards,
Elias.