Apps

Applications (apps) define the types of objects that can be stored within a space. They

• Serve as specialized containers, grouping various objects based on shared characteristics.
• Go beyond simple categorization by storing essential metadata.

This concept mirrors the organization of books in different formats, such as printed books, e-books, and audiobooks. Each application represents a distinct format, while the space functions similarly to a literary genre, offering a cohesive environment for related content.

Dawiso application types

There are two main types of applications in Dawiso, knowledge and metadata apps. Apart from these, admin users can also create custom applications.

App type	Description	Example
Knowledge apps	Manually create and manage your metadata objects.	Business Glossary, Documentation, Diagrams, Code List
Metadata apps	Scan your databases and automatically import all metadata objects and their attributes.	List of available metadata apps
Custom apps	If none of the ready-to-use apps suit your needs, create a custom app tailored for your requirements.	To create a custom app, refer to our Packages Documentation.

Add an application

To start adding objects and fill up your space, you first need to add an application to your space.

1. In the top-right of your Space, click +, and select + Add application.
2. Choose your application.
3. Select a workflow (for more information on workflow types, see below).
4. Confirm creation.

Workflow types

Defining workflows is crucial for enhancing efficiency and productivity by streamlining processes and ensuring consistency. It improves communication and collaboration by providing a common understanding of processes. For this reason, you need to select a workflow type for each application.

Dawiso offers the following workflow types:

1. Default workflow
2. Basic workflow
3. Checklist workflow
4. Empty workflow

For more information on workflow types, see Workflows.

Check app configuration

Once your app is added to your space, you can check its configuration, which includes information such as

• The space it belongs to
• The workflow it is using
• If the load API is enabled

To check your app details, follow these steps:

1. In the top-right of your app, click the three dots.
2. Select Configure application.

Concepts

For the list of all concepts in your application, follow these steps:

1. In the top-right of your app or object, click the three dots.
2. Select Concepts.

For more information about concepts, see Concepts.

Remove an app

To remove an app from your space, you can go to the application Marketplace, identify the app and remove it. You can also follow these steps:

1. In the top-right of your space, click the three dots and select Remove application.
2. From the dropdown menu, select the application you want to remove.
3. Type the application’s name to confirm deletion.