Managing Applications

Mobile application distribution files can be stored on a mobile platform server. Distribution files can be downloaded and installed to a mobile device via a direct link that is generated automatically in the internal network. The direct link can be generated as a QR code to scan on a mobile device. The link also allows for checking if there are new versions of application distribution files to implement updates within an end business application logic.

IMPORTANT. Application management is used only to publish application distribution files available for downloading and installing via a direct link without additional authentication, and is not a corporate application store.

To manage application distribution files, use the Managing Applications section:

The side panel contains hierarchy of application containers. The working area on the Applications tab displays a list of existing application containers with parameters.

After executing the operations direct links are generated for each application distribution file version as a text or as a QR code.

Opening the direct link or scanning the QR code starts automatic download of mobile application distribution file to a device.

To change server name:

Go to the Settings tab:

Enter server name for publication in the Server Name for Publication box.
Click the Save button.

After executing the operation the server is renamed, and generation of direct links for publication of application distribution files is changed.

To add an application container:

Click the Add Application button.

After executing the operation the Application dialog box opens:

Set parameters:

Mobile Client Name. Enter application container name that will be used on generation of a direct link to application distribution file download. The name must consist of Latin letters, numbers, underscores or hyphen. The box is mandatory.

Comment. Enter a comment for the added application container that is set by the administrator.

Click the Add button.

After executing the operations the application container is added to the application container list. Group application distribution files by operating systems.

NOTE. It is available only when Foresight. Mobile Platform 21.04 or earlier.

To edit application container parameters:

Click application container name.
Go to the Edit Application tab:

Change parameters specified on adding an application container.

IMPORTANT. When application container for mobile client is renamed, the link to application download is changed too. The link generated before name change is invalid.

Click the Save button.

After executing the operations the application container is edited and refreshed in the application containers list. If the application container for mobile client is renamed, the link to application distribution file download is changed too,

To delete application container, click the Delete button next to application container name.

After executing the operation it is requested to confirm application container deletion. If the answer is yes, the application container is deleted.

Updating Applications

To update existing applications, download distribution files of new versions. Update the application on a device via generated direct links or QR code.

To check if there are new versions of application distribution files, open the URL: