Using a Productivity and Sample Apps Only Workspace

A Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace enables developers to share sample and productivity applications with other developers and administrators.

Note:

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

What Is a Productivity and Sample Apps Only Workspace?

A Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace includes the App Gallery page and the App Gallery Administration page. It does not include any access to development tools such as App Builder or SQL Workshop. You can create a Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace so that developers and administrators can share applications.

Tip:

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

Requesting a Productivity and Sample Apps Only Workspace

To request a Productivity and Sample 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 Productivity and Sample 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.

Signing In To a Productivity and Sample Apps Only Workspace

Tip:

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

To sign in to a Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace:

  1. Sign in to the Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace.
  2. Click the App Gallery icon.

    The App Gallery page appears.

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

Using the App Page

Tip:

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

To access the App page:

  1. Sign in to the Productivity and Sample Apps Only workspace.
  2. Click the App Gallery icon.

    The App Gallery page appears.

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

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