4.1. Gadgets

The following topics are covered:

4.1.1. Existing Gadgets
4.1.2. Create a new Gadget
4.1.3. Remote Gadget
4.1.4. Gadget Importing
4.1.5. Gadget Web Editing
4.1.6. Gadget IDE Editing
4.1.7. Dashboard Viewing
4.1.8. Standard WebApp for Gadget importer

A gadget is a mini web application, embedded in a web page and running on an application server platform. These small applications help users perform various tasks.

GateIn 3.2 supports gadgets, such as Todo, Calendar, Calculator, Weather Forecasts and RSS Reader.

Default Gadgets:

Calendar

The calendar gadget allows you to switch easily between daily, monthly and yearly views. Also, this gadget is customizable to match your portal's theme.

ToDo

This application helps you organize your day and work group. It is designed to keep track of your tasks in a convenient and transparent way. Tasks can be highlighted with different colors.

Calculator

This mini-application lets you perform the most basic arithmetic operations and can be themed to match the rest of your portal.

RSS Reader

An RSS reader, or aggregator collects content from various, user-specified feed sources and displays them in one location. This content can include, but is not limited to, news headlines, blog posts or email. The RSS Reader gadget displays this content in a single window on your Portal page.

More Gadgets

Further gadgets can be obtained from the Google Gadget site. GateIn 3.2 is compatible with most of the gadgets available here.

Important

The following sections require more textual information.

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