D301Building solutions with the Project Data Service David SolomonInfoPath ADCMicrosoft Corporation

AgendaAbstract of InfoPath + WSS + Project Server systemDemoDiscuss InfoPath specificsSummary

Why InfoPath Rich Office editing experienceSpell check, rich UI, validation, Native XML support for data connectivityInfoPath forms are XML files that can be submitted to databases or web services

Why InfoPath + Project Server?Projects can created without using Project Pro.Combine requirements gathering + Project creationLeverage investments in Office System 2003.Extend data gathering for projects beyond PMs.Enable intuitive project creation through electronic forms.

InfoPath, WSS & Project Server 2003This solution uses InfoPath 2003, Windows Sharepoint Services and Project Server 2003 to create a simplified process for initiating a project.This solution has been updated to highlight capabilities of InfoPath and rich client-side validation in order to prevent round-tripping to the Project Server to validate our project initiation document.

Microsoft Office EPM ArchitectureLine of Business Systems

Solution Architecture

Project Server 2003, InfoPath And Web Services

Key PointsPost forms on SharePointApproval process is mini-workflowSubmit forms to the PDS web service Involve the end user in InfoPath form design

Summary And TakeawaysInfoPath = rich editing environment for end users.Projects can created without using Project Pro.Leverage investments in Office System 2003.Extend data gathering for projects beyond PMs.Enable intuitive project creation through electronic forms.

Developer ResourcesGeneral product informationhttp://OfficeSystem/InfoPathPreview internal downloadInternal download: \\infopath\public\previewHands-on-labs: \\infopath\public\preview\trainingMSDN InfoPath Developers Centerhttp://msdn.microsoft.com/Office/InfoPathDevelopers Resources DVD (msmarket)InfoPath SDK, Training, SolutionsInternal adoption programhttp://officesystem/infopathadoption/default.aspx (3/1)Internal discussion aliasInfoPath Talk (Ipathtalk)InfoPath Newsgroupmicrosoft.public.InfoPath

InfoPath SP1 EnhancementsForms developmentNew controls: Master/Detail, File Attachment, Recursive Sections and ChoiceActiveX controlsBetter schema support, schema changesPrinting : page breaks, margins, print settingsScript-less business logic: rules, calculationsSecondary DOMs, data adaptors for email and SharePoint listsADO datasets and round tripping of data changesWorkflow using HWS (human workflow services), rolesEmail deployment, auto-update of trusted solutionsForms editingEasy management, categories, one-click updatesDigital signatures: partial signatures, non-repudiation, co-signing, counter-signingTablet PC enhancementsSupport for complex scriptAuto-save and data recoveryProgrammabilityInfoPath Visual Studio toolkit for managed codeEnhanced OM: OnSave event, offline state, submit, digital signaturesExternal automation and windowless mode for application-level callsCustom migration plug-insImproved stability and performance Full backward compatibility with v1 forms

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