Pega Client for Windows overview
Client for Windows is a stand-alone application that serves as a container for Pega Platform applications. It works on Windows 10 laptops and tablet devices and communicates directly with the Pega Platform server.
Client for Windows supports online and offline-enabled applications, and features a separate installer to facilitate the installation. With Client for Windows, end users can continue working when there is no network connection available.Compared with other methods of connecting to Pega Platform, Client for Windows has the following features:
Offline support
Client for Windows provides support for offline-enabled Pega Platform applications. You can connect to your application and continue working if the connection fails.
Package distribution
You can use the distribution method of your choice to deploy packages to your users. Users cannot freely download the Pega Platform application to their computers, which gives you more control. For more information and to get the evaluation version, contact your account representative.
Supported APIs
Client for Windows supports a number of APIs that are required for communications and offline-mode support. For detailed information about objects and functions that you can use in your Pega Platform applications, see the Pega Client API Reference.
Supported device platforms
Both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) Windows-based computers are supported.
- Building a Pega Client for Windows application
Client for Windows is a standalone application that serves as a container for Pega Platform applications. It supports online and offline-enabled applications, so users can work without a network connection.
- Supported features in Pega Client for Windows
Client for Windowsserves as a container for Pega Platform applications. It communicates directly with the Pega Platform server and supports online and offline-enabled applications.
- Whats new in Pega Client for Windows
These release notes provide information about enhancements and known issues that were resolved in each Client for Windows release.
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