ELWIS

Build around one connected application data modelWorkflow at a glanceInputs and resultsTechnical fit and boundariesEvaluation questionsPlan your evaluation

Build around one connected application data model

ELWIS combines a visual page builder, structured data and workflow logic. Interfaces connect to the Type System and backend processes so configured pages work with business records. The vendor illustrates customer relationships, orders, events and asset workflows. Teams define types and relationships, create reusable sections and widgets, and configure triggers, conditions and actions.

Workflow at a glance

Editorial overview based on vendor documentation.

1. Define the applicationDescribe users, records, approvals and decisions to support.
2. Build and connectDevelop the data/backend setup and connect pages to records and logic.
3. Operate and evolveMaintain supported configuration visually and scope changes against the architecture.

Inputs and results

Inputs are data models, interface requirements, rules and integrations. Outputs include configured pages, records, workflows and reports/documents such as PDF and Word. Templates and QR outputs are also described.

Technical fit and boundaries

Delivery combines custom development of the application base with a no-code configuration layer. Not every integration or change is necessarily visual. Specify hosting, edition, authentication, data residency, security controls, external access and supported versions.

Evaluation questions

Does ELWIS eliminate development? No; the model includes backend, data, logic and core frontend development. Can it automate approvals? Triggers and actions are documented, but rules, human checkpoints, permissions and exceptions need design and testing.

Plan your evaluation

Bring a process, entities, roles, screens, outputs, APIs, hosting constraints and acceptance scenarios. Separate platform access, development, integrations and operational support in the offer.

Related options to compare

• ELM Wiki — An ELWIS-based application for knowledge and engineering documentation.
• ELM Task — An ELWIS-based application for configurable work tracking.

These are editorial suggestions for related scenarios; they do not imply a shared licence or a product integration.

Source: Official documentation.

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