Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.
When attempting to login a problem with CORS is reported
Refer to Cross Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) filters and Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
Can I customize the Digital Workspace
Yes, there are a number of customizations available that can be configured in ../digital-workspace/app.config.json. See Configure Digital Workspace for more details. The application can also be extended using the ADF Extension framework. See Extending.
I have installed an extension and the Digital Workspace does not work
First disable the extension and check the Digital Workspace works correctly. If this resolves the issue contact the extension developer for assistance.
Does the Digital Workspace work with Alfresco Governance Services
Yes, the Digital Workspace supports Alfresco Governance Services. See Governance Services.
Does the Digital Workspace support Smart Folders
Smart Folder access is supported but Smart Folders cannot be created in this application.
How do I setup SSL
SSL configurations differ from one installation to the next. Here is one approach to the setup of NGINX using SSL, see https://nginx.org/en/docs/http/configuring_https_servers.html.
For information on generating self-trusted certificates for local testing and development purposes, see https://letsencrypt.org/docs/certificates-for-localhost/.
What browsers does the Digital Workspace support
The Digital Workspace supports the following Evergreen browsers:
- Apple Safari
- Google Chrome
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
Is Single Sign-On (SSO) supported with the Digital Workspace
Yes, the Digital Workspace supports Single Sign-On with the Identity Service. See Alfresco SSO Guide for more details.
The Digital Workspace does not support SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) for Alfresco Content Services. Users can login with their credentials using basic authentication, but SAML authentication must not be enforced.
See SAML Single Sign-On (SSO) Module for Alfresco Content Services for more information.
How can I change my profile in the Digital Workspace
To change your profile, locate the Profile menu item on the top right and click the profile image, and then click My Profile.
You can edit the General and Company details sections by clicking Edit. Once you have made the required changes, click Save.
Why is the preview not available when I add property system.thumbnail.generate=false to alfresco-global.properties
When the property system.thumbnail.generate=false is added to alfresco-global.properties, the thumbnail generation is disabled and the preview is not available.
To see the preview, set the property system.thumbnail.generate to true.