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Application Management

When you select an application from the Apps list, it opens a dedicated panel where you can perform various actions:

View Environment Status

You have two options to check the status of every environment:

  • In the Overview, you can see the status of each environment represented by an icon:

  • Alternatively, you can click on the left-side tabs to manage your apps individually for each environment:

Stop or restart Qodly Server

Useful for resetting server memory.

Open Qodly Studio

You can directly access your application in Qodly Studio in two ways:

  • By clicking the Studio button on the Overview page

  • Or, by clicking the "Studio URL" in the General tab for the current environment.

Monitor Resources

Access the Metrics tab of an environment to monitor its resources.

Update Qodly Server

Click the cloud icon to update your Qodly Server with the latest provided by the Qodly Platform.

Invite Developers and Users

In the Team tab, view the list of registered developers and users. Invite users by clicking the Add user button and providing their details, including "First Name", "Last Name", "Email Address", and "Profile" (a role defined in Qodly Studio).

Schedule and Restore Backups

Preview Your App

Click the Preview URL in the Application Access area to open your application's home page.

Add Custom Domain

Per app, you can add a domain for validation (details provided by QCMC).

Access Files via SFTP

Overview

For every environment, you can access your files on the server using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). This is achieved by clicking the Access files button.

Steps to Access Files

  1. Click the Access files button: Navigate to the specific environment you want to manage and click the Access files button.

  2. Open your FTP Client: Use your preferred FTP client (e.g., Filezilla). This client will allow you to manage and transfer files securely.

  1. Enter Connection Details: Use the following details to establish the connection:

    • Host: The unique SFTP URL assigned to your account.
    • Port: The designated port number for your FTP connection.
    • User: Your username.
    • Password: The temporary password provided to you.

File Contents

Upon accessing your server via SFTP, you will find a variety of files and folders, each serving a distinct purpose. Below is a summary of the contents you may encounter:

General Files

ContentsFormatDescription
SharedFolderThe shared resources, such as visuals, custom components, shared css, shared qodlysource...
catalog.4DCatalogXMLTable and field definitions
folders.jsonJSONExplorer folder definitions
menus.jsonJSONMenu definitions
model.4DModelJSONCustom positions and colors of tables, fields, and links in the Model editor.
qodlyApp.jsonJSONConfiguration settings
roles.jsonJSONThe user roles and permissions within the application.
settings.4DSettingsXMLStructure database settings.

Classes

ContentsFormatDescription
className.4qsTextProject classes defined in the project. One file per class

Methods

ContentsFormatDescription
methodName.4qsTextProject methods defined in the project. One file per method

Pages

ContentsFormatDescription
pageName.pageJSONThe JSON representation of the Page
info

While it is possible to download all folders and files, some restrictions apply to modifying them. Due to Permissions issues, some folders/files cannot be modified or replaced directly. For instance, attempting to delete or replace the Catalog may result in denial, accompanied by a message prompting you to contact your web hosting service provider for assistance.