Installation and Activation

This guide walks you through installing and activating the CompuTec WebUp extension within the CompuTec AppEngine Framework.

Overview

The CompuTec WebUp solution is made up of three key components:

• CompuTec WebUp App: Handles customization and automation logic, and stores configuration settings.
• CompuTec WebUp Manager: Provides a user interface for creating, editing, and testing configurations.
• CompuTec WebUp Client: Extends the SAP Business One Web Client where the standard extensibility framework is limited.

Before you start

Before installing CompuTec WebUp, make sure the following prerequisites are met:

• Check if CompuTec AppEngine is installed and configured. Follow the CompuTec AppEngine installation and configuration guide for detailed instructions.
• Make sure that the company is active in CompuTec AppEngine, and the SAP Web Client is configured. For full instructions, see the configuration guide.

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Step 1: Install the CompuTec WebUp App

To install the CompuTec WebUp App directly from the CompuTec AppEngine Store, follow the installation instructions.
The installation process is fully automated and managed within CompuTec AppEngine.

Step 2: Enable Developer Mode

If you plan to customize the user interface using CompuTec WebUp Manager, you must enable Developer Mode in the SAP Web Client.

1. Click on your profile icon in the upper right corner of the SAP Web Client interface and choose Settings.

   

2. Go to Extensibility.

   

3. Turn on the Developer Mode toggle.

   

4. Click Save.

Step 3: Install browser extensions

To use CompuTec WebUp, install the following browser extensions:

• CompuTec WebUp Manager – a browser extension used to create, edit, and test CompuTec WebUp configurations.
• CompuTec WebUp Client – a browser extension that extends the SAP Business One Web Client where the standard extensibility framework is limited.

note

The CompuTec WebUp browser extensions are available in the Chrome Web Store.

For Google Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers, such as Microsoft Edge, we recommend installing the extensions directly from the Chrome Web Store. This is the recommended installation method and does not require enabling Developer mode or loading the extensions manually.

CompuTec WebUp Manager is not available for Mozilla Firefox. For consultant or key-user functionality, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Manual installation using CompuTec installation packages is still available when required. For instructions, see Manual Browser Extension Installation.

To install CompuTec WebUp browser extensions from the Chrome Web Store, follow these steps:

Google Chrome

1. Open the CompuTec WebUp extensions in the Chrome Web Store:

   • CompuTec WebUp Manager
   • CompuTec WebUp Client

2. Click Add to Chrome.

   

3. Review the requested permissions and confirm the installation.

   

4. Repeat these steps for both the CompuTec WebUp Client and CompuTec WebUp Manager extensions.

5. Click the Extensions icon and verify that both CompuTec WebUp Manager and CompuTec WebUp Client are installed and enabled.

   

Microsoft Edge

1. Open the CompuTec WebUp extensions in the Chrome Web Store:

   • CompuTec WebUp Manager
   • CompuTec WebUp Client

2. Click Get.

   

3. Review the requested permissions and confirm the installation.

   

   note

   Microsoft Edge supports extensions from the Chrome Web Store. If prompted, allow extensions from other stores before installing the WebUp extensions.

   

4. Repeat these steps for both the CompuTec WebUp Client and CompuTec WebUp Manager extensions.

5. Click the Extensions icon and verify that both CompuTec WebUp Manager and CompuTec WebUp Client are installed and enabled.

   

Mozilla Firefox

Step 1: Download the extension for Mozilla Firefox

1. Click this link to download the CompuTec WebUp Client extension.

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   The CompuTec WebUp Manager extension is not available for Mozilla Firefox. If you need consultant or key-user functionality, use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

2. Extract the downloaded file.

Step 2: Install the extension for Mozilla Firefox

1. Open the Mozilla Firefox browser.

2. Click the menu icon and choose Extensions and themes.

   

3. Navigate to Extensions.

   

4. Click the gear icon and select Debug Add-ons.

   

5. Click Load Temporary Add-on.

   

6. Select your extracted folder and click Open.

7. Done! Now you can see the CompuTec WebUp Client on the extension list of your Mozilla Firefox browser.

   

   note

   Firefox only supports temporary loading of unpacked extensions.
   The extension must be reloaded each time you restart Firefox.

Step 4: Verify the integration

After installation, confirm that both the CompuTec AppEngine plugin and the browser extension are active and communicating.

1. Pin the CompuTec WebUp Manager extension to your browser toolbar for easy access.

2. Navigate to the SAP Web Client page.

3. Click the CompuTec WebUp extension icon to activate the integration.

   

Note

If you were already on the SAP Web Client page before installing the CompuTec WebUp browser extension, refresh the page before activating the extension.

Updates

• Updates are delivered automatically via the CompuTec AppEngine Store.
• All configuration profiles and assignments are preserved during updates.
• If a new version of the browser extension is available, you’ll be prompted to update it after installation.
• Maintain your CompuTec AppEngine and CompuTec WebUp versions up to date to ensure compatibility.

Note

For technical issues or feature requests, contact us via the CompuTec Support Portal. Feedback on usability and performance is always welcome.