Hi Shane,
I prefer to create a new component to fit my specifications instead of
modifying the ootb component.
Why ? Because if you modify the ootb component, it will be harder to
upgrade the OFBiz version. You'll probably have some source code
conflict and each time you'll want to upgrade OFBiz, you'll have to
manage it.
By creating a new plugin, you avoid this kind of problem. You can just
create a new plugin that the controller include the Project controller,
copy the screen.xml and you have another Project component. Identical.
When you implement specificities, you can replace screens and forms
without modifying ootb component. And you can also use all ootb Project
services, screen, form, etc. already done for your business.
This is the way I prefer to do
HTH
Julien.
Le 07/11/2018 à 19:33, Shane F. MacIntyre a écrit :
I started looking into ofbiz because I need to create a solution for a new
regulation we have at work. We are a courthouse and the state has mandated that
we provide representation for individuals on a daily basis.
In a nutshell, I need to have a system where a clerk can assign a defendant to
an attorney. The attorney would then have to provide counsel within 36 hours
and report back that they had done so. An administrator would be able to
oversee the process and verify it. Then pay the attorney for the counsel. The
defendant might have multiple consultations with different attorneys/ probation
officers/ drug testing facilities over the time that the case is active.
I've played around with ofbiz, adding data using the various ootb components and I've tried the
getting started tutorial, successfully adding the ofbiz demo plugin. That went fine. Now I am
trying to figure out how to implement a solution. I am thinking that the Project component would be
a good place to start because I can make a "Defendant" project and add attorney /
probation officer / reviewer resources, then an administrator could create phases like
"Initial Counsultation, Drug Testing, etc"
Does this sound like I am on the right track? Or should I be looking at it
differently?
