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Lotus eSuite DevPack provides a set of Java-based business applets that allow Domino developers to create interactive applications for Notes clients and Web browsers. For more information about DevPack, please go to the eSuite home page (http://www.lotus.com/esuite) or the eSuite DevPack developer's site (http://esuite.lotus.com).

With enhanced features in eSuite DevPack 2.0 and Domino R5, developers can choose from a greater range of features, including:

The choice of importing or linking to DevPack applets to build interactive applications for Notes clients and Web browsers quickly and easily.

Integrated JavaScript support in Designer that allows developers to deliver the full capabilities of DevPack applets to Notes clients, as well as to Web browsers.

Integrated Java support from Domino, including support of the CORBA/IIOP protocol that allows remote access to the Domino Object Model (also known as the back-end classes or Notes Object Interface) from DevPack applets.

A new eSuite Servlet Kit that allows developers to create applications that leverage the servlet capabilities of Domino. This feature is especially useful to developers of enterprise applications who utilize Java for their server-side development and want to incorporate DevPack applets into the applications.

A new data access applet, Infobus/FX, that provides features similar to the Notes/FX capabilities used with OLE objects. This applet allows developers to set up data exchanges between embedded DevPack applets and fields in Domino documents.

A new data access applet, AgentGateway, that allows a developer to connect to a Domino server and pass values to a Domino agent, which in turn publishes the results to the DevPack InfoBus for use within applets. The applet gives developers a direct and simple way to work with DEC's (Domino Enterprise Connectivity) to provide access to enterprise data.

A new DevPack install program with Domino integration options for installing the applets, samples, and documentation on both Notes clients and Domino servers.

Two new DevPack 2.0/Domino R5 templates, eSuite Contact Manager and eSuite Project Scheduler, that make extensive use of DevPack applets. The templates are designed for both Notes clients and Web browsers. Developers can use the designs as is, as a starting point for further customization, or as learning tools for their own applications.