Tech Talks: Building OneStream from WinApp to Browser
Join Eric Hanson, Tom Linton and Matt Kerslake as they explore bringing a OneStream application created through the Windows App and building it out through the browser! Eric will share tips, insights and guiding principles to optimize your OneStream browser experience.
Key Topics Covered
- Browser First strategy — the philosophy, roadmap, and investment areas
- Release timeline: 8.4/8.5 (early adopter) → 9.0 Genesis/Designer → 9.1 Accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA) → 9.2 Feature Parity → 9.3 Performance
- Upcoming roadmap: localization (French first), admin functionality, dark/light mode, browser-only features, AI integration
- Three challenge buckets: Performance, Functionality, and Formatting
- Exercise 1: Dashboard client device visibility settings (Win app / Web / Tablet / Phone)
- Exercise 2: Sizing strategy — star vs. auto vs. fixed for rows, columns, and components
- Exercise 3: Layout dock types — Canvas/Dock/Wrap are Win app only; Grid recommended for browser
- Exercise 4: Embedded dashboard browser-override settings for device-specific layouts
- Exercise 5: Business rules (XFBR) using si.ClientModuleType to branch logic by client type
- Exercise 6: Cube view auto column width (auto-fit feature in 9.3+)
- Accessibility: larger default fonts, WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA compliance
- Benefits of browser: no .NET install, Mac/iOS supported, Smart Links, improved UX