SkyLight Project

Sample Code

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:54:42 GMT

1.1 Creating A Button The code below creates a button control in the main browser window absolute position in the top left of the screen. Whilst it doesn't do anything in particular it does show the ease of creating controls. // Create a button var buttonTest = System.CreateObject( "System.Controls.Button" ); buttonTest.Initialize(); buttonTest.SetText( "My Button" ); 1.2 Creating A Window The code below creates a fully featured window that can be resized and dragged around the screen. Whilst again this doesn't do anything useful it shows how a full line of code can deliver a lot of functionality // Create a window var windowTest = System.CreateObject( "System.Controls.Window" ); windowTest.Initialize(); windowTest.SetText( "My Window Title" );

Try Now

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:46:01 GMT

Option One: Try The SkyLight Project JavaScript OS Now If you already have an account on the SkyLight system you can use the Launch Now button below to logon and view the current version right here in your browser. You don't need to download any plugins or install any software . Evertyhing is written in JavaScript and works with your browser withou any additional software. If you don't have an account click the Launch Now button below and then select the Create Account option to create a new account. Option Two: Begin Developing SkyLight JavaScript Applications Now You can also try developing JavaScript application using our Online Integrated Development Environment. This will alow you to develop appliactions for SkyLight and stand alone application using the same libraries. You don't need an account and as with the SkyLight project no plugins or software need to be installed. This version of the Development Studio is several versions ahead of the one in the SkyLight demo and is what we are using to create the next release.

JavaScript OS

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:26:36 GMT

The proof of concept SkyLight Project has created a fully functional window based web desktop or web operating system ( WebOS ) written using only JavaScript. The code is compatible with the latest versions of all of the major browsers. Supporting a remote server based file system and using the latest Ajax techniques the SkyLight Project is a demonstration of the future potential of browser based applications. The SkyLight Project is powered by the Cheiron Advanced JavaScript Libraries . Using the complete suite of standard controls ranging from text boxes and html editors all the way to color pickers and file save dialogs the project demonstrates the libraries potential. You can create a free account and experience the power of the Cheiron Libraries used in the SkyLight Poject for FREE by signing up for the proof of concept . You can download the source for SkyLight from the Cheiron website along with all the applications and even write your own using the Cheiron Online Integrated Development Environment (IDE) . The SkyLight Project uses our own Ajax and JavaScript control library named Cheiron which has been in development for the last four years. Tested and tried in several major projects the Cheiron libraries have been brought together and further enhanced to provide this highly responsive JavaScript operating platform. All the Ajax Appliactions or Ajaxlets that are on show within the SkyLight Project are written using this library. A proof of concept version has now been released including a fully functional word processor, spread sheet, paint program, file browser and application development studio. This demonstration is now open to all members of the general public via the proof of concept program. Over the next few weeks this site will be updated with screenshots and videos demonstrating the power and performance of the system. We aim to show not only that this is possible but that it represents a step forward in the way we use our applications. The client side code is written entirely in JavaScript with no use of flash or any other browser plugins. Each Ajaxlet and all controls are individual JavaScript files loaded on demand. The server side code, handling the remote file system and other functionality, is currently written in C#. GAMES COMING SOON TO THE SKYLIGHT PROJECT First a fully playable Real Time Strategy Engine written only using JavaScript and HTML5 with the Cheiron libraries. Includes animation, effects, sounds, building, attacking, structures, multiple factions and large maps. A full editing suite for creating your own RTS games and maps in Javascript is also available! Play the demo level now using the link below. Find Out more...

Technology

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:04:22 GMT

The SkyLight platform is built on the following technologies brought together to provide the full range of features needed within a browser based operating system. Using the strengths of each individual technology in their optimum places. The client side system is written fully in JavaSript no special plugins or flash has been used. JavaScript Ajax/Cheiron JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) Xml JavaScript Inheritance JavaScript Extensions ASP.NET (C#) ASP.NET Themes/CSS You can even create your own SkyLight applications right from you SkyLight desktop using the SkyLight Development Studio. Everything is written in JavaScript so no specialist language knowledge is required. You can use the designer to layout your forms and quickly edit the code behind them. You can even test your applications in the Development Studio either inside the SkyLight proof of concept or as part of a standalone JavaScript web site. For more information on developing your own applications, using the technology used in the SkyLight Project, see the Cheiron Javascript web site or just jump straight in and start developing now.

Gallery

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:26:35 GMT

Developing Word Processor Development Studio Controls Development Studio SkyLight Applications SkyLight Desktop SkyLight File Management SkyLight Logon SkyLight Start Menu SkyLight Themes var asGalleryImages = new Array();asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/Developing Word Processor.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/Development Studio Controls.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/Development Studio.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight Applications.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight Desktop.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight File Management.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight Logon.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight Start Menu.png";asGalleryImages[asGalleryImages.length] = "/sites/2/Media/SkyLightGallery/SkyLight Themes.png";function ShowImages(sImageUrl){var imagePopUp;imagePopUp = System.CreateObject("System.Controls.ImagePopUp");imagePopUp.Initialize();imagePopUp.SetText("SkyLight Gallery");for(var iImage = 0; iImage

Proof of Concept

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 20:43:40 GMT

The Proof of Concept version of SkyLight is currently open to new users. The sign up process is now open and new accounts can be created using the Create Account option at beta.skylightproject.com . If you have already signed up for the beta but not received your invite please contact us at beta@skylightproject.com . Also please make sure that beta@skylightproject.com is added to your allowed senders list. UPDATED: New Development Studio A new improved stand-alone version of the SkyLight Development studio has been created and is available now. You can start developing stand-alone JavaScript applications using the same libraries used to write the SkyLight Project. You don't need an account and the online integrated development environment will pacakage your application into one zip file, including theme and script library, with a single click! Try The Online Integrated Development Environment (IDE) For Yourself! Proof of Concept Version Features The currently open beta features the following application functionality for the initial test phase. This covers basic file manipulation and simple day to day use of the applications. - Word Processor - Spreadsheet - Photo Editor - Application Development Studio - File Browser (Upload/Download/Explore) - Application Launcher - Desktop Settings - Control Library UPDATE: We've delayed the proof of concept release, though some may have noticed some new features have been added in preparation. This is because we now plan to release the Javascript libraries to the development community under a FREE for non-commercial use license to coincide with the new features. This will include the full source code to the SkyLight sample OS and all of the provided applications! UPDATED: Proof of Concept Road Map Features (Planned Release March 31st 2011) The second phase of the beta, the proof of concept, is planned to add significant functionality to the existing applications and a whole suite of new applications and featrures. - Improvments to Word Procesor (General) - Improvements to Spreadsheet (Including Graphs) - Improvements to Photo Editor (General) - Drives added to Remote File System (Sharing Facilities) - Improvements to Development Studio (Control Development, Extensions and Inbuilt Events Support) - Desktop Improvements - POP3/SMTP Mail Client - Messenger Services - Application Store - Additional Themes - Cloud Database (Application Development Support) -

Contact Us

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:30:51 GMT

If you are interested in joining the open beta you can now do this via the Create Account option on the Create Account Screen All we need is your name and an email address and you can access the system straight away. Your password and logon details will also be confirmed via email. If you would like to contact us about using SkyLight or the Cheiron Libraries, or about bespoke software development on Cheiron or SkyLight, you can use the quick contact form below. You can also get in touch with us by phone, email or post using the details below. Forename* Surname* Email Address* Contact Phone Number Details*

Why?

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:08:26 GMT

The SkyLight project was created to highlight the potential of our Ajax control library to create web based enterprise systems. Our company, Exbos Limited , specializes in the conversion of windowed desktop applications into software as a service (SaaS) and cloud based online solutions. This web based operating system with its application suite provides a perfect demonstration of the range and performance of such conversions. Often desktop applications, specifically Windows applications, are deemed to have user interfaces too complex, or demanding on performance, to operate via a web interface. These concerns lead to applications being developed as "fat clients" which takes away the easy to deploy, easy to maintain, benefits of the "thin client" or browser based application. Our Ajax libraries bridge this cap providing the same rich functionality through the browser with no additional plugins or downloads required. The platform even demonstrates the development of highly functional responsive browser based software, not from a separate stand alone desktop application, but directly from a development studio written using the same Ajax libraries. The power and flexibility of this level of functionality is provided though an object orientated control and utility library meaning conversions can be performed rapidly with maximum efficiency. To see for yourself you can sign up for our beta program , watch the application development demonstration video below or browse the screenshots in our gallery . Alternatively you can contact us directly with specific details of the needs of your business and we'll demonstrate just how our libraries can help you.