In R8 we are given an easy way to consume web services. I have seen a few tips on how to do this via LotusScript, however none in Java. Well here is one in Java. 1) Once you have the web service created, export the WSDL 2) Then go to the Script Libraries section and create a New Java Library 3) On ...

In Lotus Notes 8, the preferences for individual templates cannot yet be contributed to the consolidated preferences tree. If you provide preferences, put a Preferences… menu item in the Actions menu. If you feel that it is necessary, you can also put a Preferences… action bar button in the ...

Developers have little control over the toolbars in Lotus Notes. In Lotus Notes 8, the toolbars that are on by default have been changed so that none of the static toolbars are on; only the context-sensitive toolbars are on. The context-sensitive toolbars for the client (not including Domino ...

Components in a composite application should adhere to the following guidelines: Title bar panels (no tabs). Should be used when labeling the panel; helps users to understand its purpose within the composite application. No title bar panel. Should be used when it is more important to emphasize ...

For composite applications in the Notes client, new component panels should mimic the Lotus Notes look and feel. When panels are created from pre-existing applications, this may be more difficult to achieve. Where possible, modify the application colors to coordinate with the Notes palette. ...

You can give existing (or new) Lotus Notes applications (databases) a Notes 8 look by customizing the action bar, Outline view, and column headers, as shown in figures 1, 3, and 4, respectively. Figure 1. Ideal Action bar visual style If you are using Domino Designer to create your Action bar, you ...

The Lotus Notes 8 client is a rich client with all the elements you’d expect of a rich client, such as a menu bar and status bar (see Figure 1). Figure 1. Elements of the Lotus Notes 8 Client