The web client is a web-based application that provides access to a Dimensions CM server and database on a network node via a web browser on Windows, UNIX, and Linux. You can use the web client to perform basic tasks such as create, modify, and action items, requests, and baselines, and also to create and manage projects and streams.
If you are using Java for version management operations such as update and deliver, you may be prompted for permission to run the applet. You may need to install the web client native components when you run a new version of the web client. On the login page click Native components and follow the instructions. If you do not have privileges to install the native components, consult your system administrator.
If your environment does not allow Java, or you are using a browser that does not support the Java plug-in, you can use Web Client Tools on Windows for version management operations such as update and deliver. Web Client Tools are disabled by default. For information about enabling and configuring the tools see the System Administration Guide. Web Client Tools are not supported on Linux clients.
If your CM environment has been setup to use Web Client Tools you can install them from the web client login page. After you install Web Client Tools, your browser prompts you to launch them for each version management operation. You can select the option to always launch Web Client Tools.
To install Web Client Tools before logging in:
On the login page click information about installing web client tools.
Do one of the following:
Install the tools.
Click Test to verify that you have the correction version of Web Client Tools installed.
To install Web Client Tools after logging in:
On the toolbar click Help.
From the menu select Web Client Tools.
Click Download and Install.
By default, Web Client Tools are used for local and remote work areas. With remote work areas you can use Web Client Tools or the regular web client interface for version management operations.
On the toolbar click the User ID.
Select, or deselect, Use Web Client Tools for Remote Work Areas.
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