3.6 Using a Packaged Apps Only Workspace

A Packaged Apps Only workspace enables developers to share packaged applications with other developers and administrators.

Note:

This information does not apply to Oracle Database Cloud Service (Database Schema).

Topics:

3.6.1 What Is a Packaged Apps Only Workspace?

A Packaged Apps Only workspace enables developers to share packaged applications with other developers and administrators. It does not include any access to development tools such as App Builder or SQL Workshop. A Packaged Apps Only workspace includes the Packaged Apps page and the Packaged App Administration page.

Tip:

End users cannot access a Packaged Apps Only workspace. End users can only run existing database or Websheet applications.

3.6.2 Requesting a Packaged Apps Only Workspace

To request a Packaged Apps Only workspace:

  1. In a web browser, navigate to the Oracle Application Express Sign In page.

    The Sign In page appears.

  2. Under Workspace, click Request a Workspace.

    The Request Service Wizard appears.

  3. Select Packaged Apps Only and click Next.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

    To learn more, see field-level Help.

Tip:

You can manually control whether a workspace includes development tools, such as App Builder, by disabling access to development components. See "Configuring Workspace Preferences" and "Managing Component Availability for an Instance" in Oracle Application Express Administration Guide.

3.6.3 Signing In To a Packaged Apps Only Workspace

Tip:

Sample applications are not available in a Packaged App Only workspace. Otherwise, the Packaged Apps page in a Packaged Apps Only workspace works the same as in a full development environment. See "Managing Packaged Applications in a Full Development Environment."

To sign in to a Packaged Apps Only workspace:

  1. Sign in to the Packaged Apps Only workspace.
  2. Click the Packaged Apps icon.

    The Packaged Apps page appears.

  3. Click Packaged App Administration to access the Packaged Application Administration page.

3.6.4 Using the Packaged App Page

Tip:

Sample applications are not available in a Packaged App Only workspace. Otherwise, the Packaged Apps page in a Packaged Apps Only workspace works the same as in a full development environment. See "Managing Packaged Applications in a Full Development Environment."

To access the Packaged App page:

  1. Sign in to the Packaged Apps Only workspace.
  2. Click the Packaged Apps icon.

    The Packaged Apps page appears.

  3. To search for an application, enter search terms in Search field.
  4. Select an application to view.

    The Packaged Application Details page appears. Use this page to view information about a packaged application, install an application, remove an application, or change the authentication of a previously installed packaged application.