Workspace

Overview

Workspace can also be called as Agora workspace which allows you to create and manage various assets such as Apps, Public-Blocks, and Blueprints and submit them to Agora marketplace for approval.

How To

A user can,

• View the Agora Workspace
• Manage Apps in Workspace
  • Creating an App
  • Updating an App
  • Deleting an App
  • Renaming an App
  • Duplicating an App
  • Changing the Cover Image of an App
  • Submitting an App to Approval Dashboard
• Manage Public Blocks in Agora Workspace
  • Creating a Public Block
  • Updating a Public Block
  • Deleting a Public Block
  • Renaming a Public Block
  • Duplicating a Public Block
  • Changing the Cover Image of a Public Block
  • Submitting a Public Block to Agora
• Manage Blueprints in Workspace
  • Creating a Blueprint
  • Updating a Blueprint
  • Deleting a Blueprint
  • Renaming a Blueprint
  • Duplicating a Blueprint
  • Changing the Cover Image of a Blueprint
  • Submitting a Blueprint to Agora

Viewing the Agora Workspace

The Infosys Equinox Studio allows you to view the existing assets (apps, public block, and blueprints) statuses in the workspace.

To view the Agora Workspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
   The workspace dashboard lists the existing apps.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, you can:

• • Asset: To navigate between the asset types, click the Asset dropdown option.
    
  • Sort: Sort the assets in ascending, descending, last created, or last modified order.
    
  • Search: Search for the assets using a search term and view the results in the List View format or Detail View format.
    
  • Detail view: To view the apps in the detail view format, click .
  • List view: To view the apps in the list view format, click .
  • Create new assets: To create new assets,
    • In the Apps view, click the New App button.
      
    • In the Public-Blocks view, click the New Public-Block button.
      
    • In the Blueprints view, click the New Blueprint button.
      

4. In the Workspace dashboard, you can view the various statuses of the existing assets.
   The following table describes the various statuses of the apps:

   Field	Description
   	Indicates the version of an app.
   	Indicates that the asset (app, public block, and/or blueprint) is newly created.
   	Indicates that the asset (app, public block, and/or blueprint) is waiting for approval.
   	Indicates that the asset (app, public block, and/or blueprint) is waiting for more information.
   	Indicates that the asset (app, public block, and/or blueprint) is rejected by the approver.
   	Indicates that the app is published after the approval process.
   Pending Review	Indicates that the app is submitted for approval.
   Code button	Indicates the back-end setup status of an app. Orange status icon: the apps are created with the backend option and the backend setup is in progress. Green status icon: the apps are created with the backend option and the backend setup is completed.
   	Indicates the front-end setup/experience status of the asset (app, public block, and/or blueprint). Orange status icon: the apps are created with the frontend option and the front-end/experience setup is in progress. Green status icon: the apps are created with the frontend option and the front-end/experience setup is completed.
   	Indicates the status of the activation wizard panel of an app. Orange status icon: the configuration of the activation wizard fields for the app is in progress. Green status icon:  the activation wizard configuration is completed. Note: The button appears for the apps only if you select Yes in the Configuration Panel dropdown list.
   	Indicates the status of the metadata (App specifications). Orange status icon: the metadata (App specifications) filling is in progress. Green status icon: the metadata (App specifications) is filled. Note: The METADATA button appears for the apps.

Manage Apps in Workspace

An app that is created for a specific business logic can be installed, configured, and used across many projects. For example, Payment Method, Shipment Method, Order Process, Loyalty Program, Subscription, Tax Application Store Locator, and so on.

Infosys Equinox Studio allows you to create new apps in the Agora Workspace. An app holds one or more app blocks. These app blocks can be reused by merchants in the stores. An app has only the build and simulates modes. Apps are developed in the build mode. Apps can be previewed using the preview mode.

Users can set controls at the element level to allow/restrict the merchants to update the contents of the app blocks.

Creating an App

You can create and manage the apps in the workspace.

To create an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. Click the New App button.
   
4. In the pop-up, select/enter the fields:
   
   The following table describes the fields that are required while creating a new app.

   Field	Description
   App name	Indicates the name of the app.
   Front-end	Indicates the front-end configurations for the app. Select: No front-end: to create an app without the studio-powered front end to an app. Selecting this option enables the Reviewer field. Studio-powered front-end: to create the studio-powered front end of an app.
   Back-end	Indicates the back-end configurations for the app. Select: No back-end: to create an app without the Equinox-powered backend to an app. Equinox Powered back-end: to create the Equinox-powered backend app, i.e., Simba app.
   Configuration Panel	Indicates the configuration panel for the app. Select: Yes: to have the installation wizard with the Configuration panel. No: to have the installation wizard without the Configuration panel.
   Reviewer	Indicates the reviewer to whom the application goes for approval.
   Upload the new cover image	Allows you to add a new cover image from your local environment.

5. Click the Confirm button.
   A new app appears on the workspace dashboard.
   

Updating an App

In the Agora workspace, you can update the app with the required data. Updating the app is nothing but customizing the app data.

To update an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select APPS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click on the EXPERIENCE button of the required app. For example, Infosys Equinox App.
   
   The app’s page appears with the default page.
   
5. Click the APPS BLOCKS option in the left navigation panel and click on the AddAppBlock option to add new blocks to the app.
   
   On the app’s page, you can customize the app using the options available in the left navigation panel. For detailed information on using these options, refer to the relevant sections:

• • BLOCKS
  • THEME
  • VARIABLES
  • DATAPOINTS
  • METADATA
  • SETTINGS
  • GENERAL SETTINGS
  • COLLABORATION
  • BREAKPOINTS
  • ANALYTICS

6. Once you complete the app creation, you need to submit it to the Agora workspace for review, approval, and import. Refer to Submitting a Public Block to Agora Workspace and Submitting a Blueprint to Agora Workspace.

Deleting an App

You can delete an app that is no longer required.

To delete an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown list and select APPS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Delete.
   
5. On the Delete App page, click Confirm.
   
   The app is deleted.

Renaming an App

You can rename an app.

To rename an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select APPS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click  and select Rename.
   
5. In the App Name field, rename the app and click Confirm.
   
   The app is renamed.

Duplicating an App

You can duplicate an app that creates a copy of it.

To duplicate an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select APPS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click the icon and select Duplicate.
   
5. In the App Name field, rename the app and click Confirm.
   
   The duplicated app appears on the Apps dashboard with the Draft status. For information on various statuses, refer to Viewing the Agora Workspace.
   

Changing the Cover Image of an App

You can change the cover image of an app.

To change the cover image of an app,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select APPS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Edit Cover Image.
   
   The Change App Cover Image page appears.
   
5. Click the Select File button, upload the required image from your local computer, and then click Confirm.
   
   The cover image is updated.
   

Submitting an App to Approval Dashboard

You can update the contents of an existing app and submit the changes for approval. The approved app can be moved to the Agora Marketplace.

Prerequisite

An app must have complete metadata (app specifications) information. Only then you can submit a public block to the Approval Dashboard. For detailed information, refer to Creating Metadata for an App.

To submit an app to Approval Dashboard,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select APPS.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click on the EXPERIENCE button of the required app.
   
4. In the app’s detail page, select the Submit to Agora button at the top-right corner.
   
   Note: If the Submit to Agora button is disabled, click the METADATA icon, and add the App specifications. Once submitted, the button changes to Submitted to Agora. For more information, refer to Creating Metadata for an App.
   
   The app is moved to the approval dashboard. For detailed information on viewing the apps in the workspace, refer to Viewing the Agora Workspace.

Manage Public Blocks in Agora Workspace

You can create and manage public blocks in the Agora workspace. A public block is a shared independent component. It can be placed in a cell or block as a nested block.

Creating a Public Block

In the Agora workspace, you can create new public blocks.

To create a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select Public-Blocks.
   
4. Click the New Public Block button.
   
5. In the pop-up, enter a new name for the block.
   
6. If required, click the upload a new cover image button to add a new cover image from your local environment.
   
7. Click the Confirm button.
   
   A new block is created. For detailed information on various activities that you can perform in the block, refer to Block.

Updating a Public Block

In the Agora workspace, you can update the public blocks.

To update a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select Public-Blocks.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click the EXPERIENCE button of the required block.
   
   The block’s page appears.
   
   On the block page, you can customize the block using the options available in the left navigation panel. For detailed information on using these options, refer to the relevant sections:

• • BLOCKS
  • THEME
  • VARIABLES
  • DATAPOINTS
  • METADATA

Once you complete the public block creation, you need to submit it to the Agora Workspace to review, approve, and import the public block. Refer to Submitting a Public Block to Agora Workspace.

Deleting a Public Block

You can delete a public block that is no longer required.

To delete a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select PUBLIC BLOCKS.
   
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Delete.
   
5. In the Delete Public block page, click Confirm.
   
   The public block is deleted.

Renaming a Public Block

You can rename a public block.

To rename a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select PUBLIC BLOCKS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Rename.
   
5. In the Block Name field, rename the public block and click Confirm.
   
   The public block is renamed.

Duplicating a Public Block

You can duplicate a public block which creates a copy to customize further.

To duplicate a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select PUBLIC BLOCKS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Duplicate.
   
5. In the Block Name field, rename the public block and click Confirm.
   
   The duplicated public block appears on the Public-Blocks dashboard with the Draft status.
   
   Note: The Public Block changes from “Draft” status to “Live” status once it is approved. For more information, refer to Approval Dashboard.

Changing the Cover Image of a Public Block

You can change the cover image of a public block.

To change the cover image of a public block,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select PUBLIC BLOCKS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click  and select Edit Cover Image.
   
   The Change PublicBlock Cover Image page appears.
   
5. Click the Select File button, upload the required image from your local computer, and then click Confirm.
   
   The cover image is updated.
   

Submitting a Public Block to Agora Marketplace

You can update the contents of the existing public block and submit the changes to Agora for approval. Only the approved public block can be moved to the Agora Marketplace.

Prerequisite

A public block must have the complete metadata (block specifications) only then you can submit a public block to the Agora for approval. For detailed information, refer to Creating Metadata for a Public Block.

To submit a public block to Agora Marketspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Click the Workspace option in the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select PUBLIC BLOCKS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click the EXPERIENCE button of the required block.
   
5. In the block’s detail page, select the Submit to Agora button available at the top-right corner.
   
   Note:

• • If the Submit to Agora button is disabled, click the METADATA icon, and add metadata details on the Block specifications page. Once submitted, the button changes to Submitted to Agora. For more information, refer to Creating Metadata for a Public Block.
    

The public block is moved to the Agora Marketplace for approval. For detailed information on viewing the apps in the workspace, refer to Viewing the Agora Workspace.

Manage Blueprints in Agora Workspace

You can create and manage blueprints in the workspace.

Creating a Blueprint

In the Agora workspace, you can create a new blueprint.

You can create a blueprint using the App Blocks, Themes, Variables, Datapoints, Metadata, and Settings (Collaboration, Experience, Analytics, General Settings, and Agora Workspace).

To create a blueprint in the workspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select Blueprints.
   
4. Click the New Blueprint button.
   
5. In the pop-up, enter a name for the blueprint.
   
6. If required, click the upload a new cover image button to add a new cover image from your local environment.
   
7. Click the Confirm button.
   
   A new blueprint is created. For detailed information on various activities that you can perform in the Blueprint, refer to Blueprints.

Updating a Blueprint

In the Agora workspace, you can update the blueprints.

To update a blueprint in the workspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select Blueprints.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click on the EXPERIENCE button of the required blueprint.
   
   The blueprint’s page appears with the default page.
   
5. Click on the PAGES option in the left navigation panel and click the Add Page option to add new pages to the blueprint.
   
6. Click on the PAGES option in the left navigation panel and click on the Add Overlay option to add new overlays to the blueprint.
   
   Note: On the blueprint page, you can customize the blueprint using the options available in the left navigation panel. For detailed information on using these options, refer to the relevant sections:

• • PAGES
  • ELEMENTS
  • BLOCKS
  • THEME
  • VARIABLES
  • DATAPOINTS
  • PAGE OVERLAY
  • METADATA
  • COLLABORATION
  • ANALYTICS
  • GENERAL SETTINGS

Once you complete the blueprint creation, you need to submit it to the Agora Workspace to review, approve, and import the blueprint. Refer to Submitting a Public Block to Agora Workspace and Submitting a Blueprint to Agora Workspace.

Deleting a Blueprint

You can delete a blueprint that is no longer required.

To delete a blueprint,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select BLUEPRINTS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click  and select Delete.
   
5. In the Delete Blueprint page, click Confirm.
   
   The blueprint is deleted.

Renaming a Blueprint

You can rename a blueprint.

To rename a blueprint,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select BLUEPRINTS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Rename.
   
5. In the Blueprint name field, rename the blueprint and click Confirm.
   
   The blueprint is renamed.

Duplicating a Blueprint

You can duplicate a blueprint to use the same customization for another blueprint.

To duplicate a blueprint,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select BLUEPRINTS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Duplicate.
   
   The Duplicate Blueprint page appears.
   
5. In the Duplicate Blueprint page, perform the following:
   1. In the New Blueprint name field, update the name.
   2. Check and/or uncheck the options that need to be duplicated.
   3. In the Options field, click the dropdown and select the required option.
      
      
6. Click the DUPLICATE button.
7. In the Duplicate Blueprint page, click DONE.
   
   The duplicated blueprint appears on the blueprint dashboard with the Draft status.
   

Changing the Cover Image of a Blueprint

You can change the cover image of a blueprint.

To change the cover image of a blueprint,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Select the Workspace option from the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select BLUEPRINTS.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click and select Edit Cover Image.
   
   The Change Blueprint Cover Image page appears.
   
5. Click the Select File button, upload the required image from your local computer, and then click Confirm.
   
   The cover image is updated.
   

Submitting a Blueprint to the Agora Workspace

You can update the contents of the existing blueprint and submit the changes to Agora Workspace for approval.

Prerequisite

A blueprint must have complete metadata (blueprint specifications) information. Only then you can submit a blueprint to the Agora workspace for approval. For detailed information, refer to Creating Metadata for a Blueprint.

To submit a blueprint to the Agora Workspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Click the Workspace option in the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown and select Blueprints.
   
4. In the Workspace dashboard, click on the EXPERIENCE button of the required blueprint.
5. In the blueprint’s detail page, select the Submit to Agora button available at the top-right corner.
   
   Note:

• • If the Submit to Agora button is disabled, click the METADATA icon, and add the blueprint specifications. Once submitted, the button changes to Submitted to Agora. For more information, refer to Creating Metadata for a Blueprint.
    

The blueprint is moved to the workspace for approval. For detailed information on viewing the apps in the workspace, refer to Viewing the Agora Workspace.

Understanding Statuses in Agora Workspace

AGORA in the settings is used to verify the review and approval status and progress of that particular asset (app, public block, and blueprint) and take them offline from the Agora workspace.

To understand the statuses in the AGORA workspace,

1. Log in to the Infosys Equinox Studio environment with valid credentials provided to you.
2. Click the Workspace option in the dropdown list.
   
3. In the Workspace dashboard, click the Asset dropdown list and select the required asset. For example, Apps.
   
4. Click the EXPERIENCE button on the asset’s page. For example, app.
   
5. Click the  option in the left panel and click AGORA.
   
6. In the History field, click the dropdown list to view the review and approval progress and its status.
   
7. If required, click the TAKE OFFLINE button to take away the asset from the Agora workspace.
   Note: The TAKE OFFLINE button appears only for the assets that are in approved status.

 

Revision History

Date	Description	Created By	Peer-Reviewed By	Approved By
2023-06-22	Page created and content added.	SW	JP	Suganya