General overview

The following application software is developed using the Sage X3 platform:

• Sage X3 (ERP)
• Sage X3 Warehousing (WMS)

The technical architecture is organized in layers and designed to:

• Separate layers of data management, process execution, and presentation in a multiple-tier architecture.
• Leverage load across several servers to ensure scalability when the application is deployed for many users.
• Provide multiple implementation options on different technical platforms and database engines.
• Provide access from various user devices including Windows and Apple computers, tablets, smartphones, and industrial terminals (radio frequency).

Sage X3 folders

A folder is a repository that contains management rules, parameters, and data for one or more business entities. It consists of a directory tree set on the application server containing programmatic objects (programs, screen definitions, reports, and so on) and tables stored in a dedicated schema within the associated Oracle or SQL Server database.

When installing Sage X3 or Sage X3 Warehousing, two folders are typically created:

• An X3 reference (or parent) folder: The reference folder that contains all the standard software programs, screens, reports, and so on.
• SEED: A demonstration folder that can also serve as a model folder from which new folders can be created by parameters (and possibly partial data) duplication.

Folders administration tasks include:

• Creating new folders
• Duplicating folders from a model or a running folder (for instance, a training folder)
• Removing unneeded folders (for instance, after training is finished)
• Creating backup folders