Visual Builder Studio: Low-Code Development for Oracle Fusion Applications

 Introduction

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, enterprises need agile and intuitive development tools to build, customize, and extend applications efficiently. Visual Builder Studio (VBS) for Oracle Fusion Applications is a powerful low-code development platform that enables developers and business users to create and manage applications easily.

Whether we are enhancing Oracle Cloud HCM, extending existing Fusion applications, or developing standalone web applications, Visual Builder Studio simplifies the process by providing an integrated environment for app development, deployment, and collaboration.

This blog will guide through the essential aspects of working with Visual Builder Studio, including:

• The roles and privileges required to access the platform,
• Step-by-step instructions for creating a new project,
• How to add members and collaborate within a project,
• Accessing Visual Builder Studio (Navigation)
• Key differences between Redwood applications built using Visual Builder Express and Advanced Mode.

By the end of this guide, we will have a clear understanding of how Visual Builder Studio empowers organizations to build and extend applications efficiently within the Oracle Fusion ecosystem. Let's dive in!

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Visual Builder Studio:

 Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VB Studio) is a robust, browser-based low-code platform that empowers teams to efficiently develop, customize, and manage applications. It streamlines the entire development lifecycle—design, build, test, and deploy—enabling seamless planning and personalization of Redwood SaaS applications.

Roles and Privileges:

To access Oracle Visual Builder Studio, users must be assigned specific roles within Oracle Cloud Applications. The necessary roles include:

 

·       Application Administrator

Role: ORA_FND_APPLICATION_ADMINISTRATOR_JOB

 

·       Human Capital Management Application Administrator

Role:ORA_HRC_HUMAN_CAPITAL_MANAGEMENT_APPLICATION_ADMINISTRATOR_JOB

 

·       Synchronization Enabled Administrator Identity

Role: ORA_SYNC_ENABLED_ADMINISTRATOR_ABSTRACT

 

·       Application Developer

Role: ORA_FND_APPLICATION_DEVELOPER_JOB

 

·       Synchronization Enabled Developer Identity

Role: ORA_SYNC_ENABLED_DEVELOPER_ABSTRACT

 

Additionally, to access and manage sandboxes in Oracle Cloud Applications, users must have the Administer Sandbox privilege (FND_ADMINISTER_SANDBOX_PRIV). This privilege enables users to preview, edit, and publish sandboxes within the environment.

 

Creating a Project in Oracle Visual Builder Studio:

Step 1: Access Visual Builder Studio

• Log in to the Fusion system and navigate to:
  Home Page > Configuration > Visual Builder Studio.

 

• Clicking on it will redirect you to the Organization page, where you'll see a list of projects you own or are a member of.

• Click the "+ Create" button to start a new project.

 

 

Step 2: Enter Project Details

On the Details page of the New Project wizard, provide the following information:

• Project Name: Enter a unique name for project.
• Description: Provide a brief description of the project.
• Security: Select Private (default setting).
• Preferred Language: Choose preferred language.
• Click Next to proceed.

Step 3: Select Project Template

• On the Template page, select Visual Application.
• Click Next to continue.

Step 4: Configure Project Properties

 

Step 5: Add a team member, then click the "Finish" button.

Adding Team Members to the Project:

Step 1: Navigate to Project Home

 

Click on Project where we want to add a member

 Step 2: Access Team Settings

 

·       On the Project Home page, click on the Team tab.

·       Click on + Add Member.

Step 3: Add Members

 

In the Add Member dialogue box:

·       Enter the username of the teammate.

·       Click Add to include them in the project.

As the project owner, we can assign roles such as Developer Full Access, Developer Limited Access, or Contributor to control the level of access and permissions each team member has within the project.

Accessing Visual Builder Studio (Navigation)

Oracle Visual Builder Studio (VB Studio) offers two primary methods to access and edit pages within Oracle Cloud Applications:

 

Option 1: Direct Access via Page Settings

This is the preferred and commonly used method:

• In the fusion instance, navigate to the page you wish to edit.
• Click on the Settings icon
• From the dropdown menu, select Edit Page in Visual Builder.
  This action will open the selected page directly in Visual Builder Studio, allowing you to make the necessary modifications.

 

Option 2: Access via Navigator Menu

This method is primarily used during the initial or one-time setup:

• In your Oracle Cloud Applications TEST instance, click on the Navigator icon
• From the navigation menu, select Configuration.
• Under the Configuration section, click on Visual Builder.
  This will direct us to the Visual Builder Studio admin interface, where we can manage and configure our projects.
  
  

 

Key Differences Between Redwood Applications Using Visual Builder Express and Advanced

VB Studio offers two modes for customization:

1. Express Mode (for functional administrators)
2. Advanced Mode (for technical developers)

 

Conclusion

Oracle Visual Builder Studio provides a robust platform for developing and managing applications within Oracle Fusion Applications. By understanding the roles, project creation steps, and access methods, teams can effectively leverage this low-code environment to enhance their application development processes. Whether WE are a functional administrator or a technical developer, VB Studio offers the tools necessary to streamline our workflow and improve productivity.