AppBuilder Overview

AppBuilder is browser-based, and includes WYSIWYG features that you can use to create HTML5/JS-based mobile applications. The simple drag-and-drop interface leverages SAP UI5 controls for rapid development, and enables you to use data services from SAP Mobile Platform, OData, REST, or local filesystems. AppBuilder facilitates quick and simple deployment of your mobile application by providing predefined application templates that you can use to create:

• generic applications (simple, chart, or superlist applications)
• tab-based applications

AppBuilder also includes three sample applications that can be used for reference purposes:

• AnalyticSample – demonstrates the charting capabilities and page transitions
• SuperListSample – this sample demonstrates the use of a SuperList
• TabAppSample – shows an application that uses multiple tabs

Additional features include:

• A form designer that enables you to design the application form interactively. You can drag and drop controls from the toolbox palette to the form designer canvas and position the controls any way you want. You can also customize your application with themes and styles.
• A code generator that generates essential and skeleton code which are synchronized with your application form so you can switch between source code and design views while designing your application.
• A data source wizard that allows you to connect to the application's data source in design-time, and then bind it to the controls on the form.
• Multiple deployment options that allow you to create a Cordova project, launch to a simulator, publish to a project directory, or deploy to the Kapsel Cordova container on SAP Mobile Platform Server.