The Graph component in DesignBais is great. The documentation might make the BASIC code for graphs look complex, but after you do it just once, you’ll realize it’s quite simple. This article discusses how to generate graphs using alternative components. As a bonus we’ll see how DesignBais can be integrated with lots of third-party products and services, to provide functionality for your users far beyond what’s "in the box".
A question came up in the DesignBais forum : "Is there any way for me to find the IP Address or Hostname of the requesting machine?" There are a couple "unorthodox" ways to do this. With the information provided here you will get an idea of how to get any data into your application from other sources in your network.
DesignBais uses CSS styles to help us maintain a consistent style and color palatte throughout our applications. Too much variety decreases the professional look and feel (L&F) of the environment. But there are times where a little splash of color can be helpful. Displaying one or more images programmatically can also help to accentuate significant data.
DesignBais requires very little maintenance but here are a couple pointers.