1. SharePoint Solution Creation Tools for the IT Pro Without Semicolons Robert Bogue Thor Projects Rob.Bogue@ThorProjects.com

2. Who am I? 7 Time Microsoft MVP currently awarded for SharePoint Architect = Developer + IT Professional Author of The SharePoint Shepherd’s Guide for End Users – and 17 other books. Blogger: http://www.thorprojects.com/blog http://www.thorprojects.com/blog

3. Agenda Core Capabilities for the IT Pro The Scenario and Setup Word – Vendor Setup Form InfoPath – Purchase Request Form Visio – Purchase Request Approval Process SharePoint Designer – Refine the Approval Process

4. CORE CAPABILITIES Get it out of the box and use it

5. Property Promotion Properties in Office client applications can be promoted to the list/library Word is automatic when the properties match InfoPath properties are specified when publishing

6. Workflow Take actions on items Get input from users Perform approvals No code required ● Visio for basic flow ● SPD to fine tune

7. THE SETUP The stuff that you do that just takes time

8. Connecting to an ERP System Business Connectivity Services External Content Type Connections for: ● Employees ● GL Master ● Vendors

9. Vendor Setup Form All fields relate to a single record Instructional Text

10. Purchase Request 1:n relationship Validation of values

11. Purchase Request Approval The business develops the basic flow in Visio You finalize it with SharePoint Designer

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