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Accessibility Features and Guidance for Oracle Forms And Reports
This section offers links to resources on accessibility features and related information for Oracle Forms and Reports. Oracle Forms and Reports provides various features and options that allow you to create accessible enterprise reports. Additionally, there are specific design techniques you can apply to enhance the accessibility of your report outputs.
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How to uninstall Oracle Forms?
Follow the instructions in this chapter to deinstall Oracle Forms. It is recommended that you always use the instructions provided in this chapter to remove the software. If you try to remove the software manually, you may encounter problems when you try to reinstall the software again at a later time.
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Installing and Configuring Oracle Forms
This chapter describes how to install and configure Oracle Forms. The following topics are covered: Preparing to Install, Installing Fusion Middleware Infrastructure, Installing Oracle Identity and Access Management, Installing and Configuring Oracle Forms, Installing Oracle Forms in Silent Mode, Installing the Forms Application Deployment Services, Oracle Forms Accessibility Information
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How to Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) For Oracle Forms 9i / 10g?
This chapter describes how to Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) For Oracle Forms 9i / 10g versions 10.1.2.3.0 to 10.1.2.3.0 [Release 10.1.2.3]. Single Sign-On (SSO) technology provides single sign-on for Web users. It is designed to work in an Oracle 9iAS / Oracle Application Server 10g environment such that end users can access multiple Web-based applications via a single username and password.
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How to upgrade Oracle Forms to version 12.2.1.19?
This chapter describes how to upgrade Oracle Forms from version 12.2.1.3 or 12.2.1.4 to version 12.2.1.19
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Will Java 9 or Java 10 Be Supported with Oracle Forms?
Applies to Oracle Forms - Version 11.1.1.7.0 and later. Objective: To clarify the support/certification status of Java 9 and Java 10 with Oracle Forms.
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Oracle Forms Upgrade: Compiling a 12c Form Results in "Error 801 Internal Error Unexpected fragile
When attempting to compile a form in Forms 12c, the following error occurs: Error 801 at line1, column 1 Internal error [Unexpected fragile external reference.] The error occurs when inside a package body, defined in the form module, a program unit opens a cursor defined in its package specification. The same form module compiles successfully in Oracle Forms 11g and 10g.
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How to integrate Oracle Forms and JavaScript ?
Learn how to integrate JavaScript into an Oracle Forms application with an example. Discover how to call external events from Oracle Forms and how to call JavaScript events into Oracle Forms. You can also enable or disable JavaScript integration by configuring the formsweb.cfg file and environment variables.
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In Form Fndscaus, LOV Fails with FRM-40735 for Person if No Valid Person Is Queried
Applies to: Oracle Forms / Oracle Application Object Library - Version 11.5.2 to 12.1.3 [Release 11.5 to 12.1]
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How to resolve FRM-41214 Error Trying to Run Reports From Forms 12c Using RUN_REPORT_OBJECT Built-in
This article describes how to resolve FRM-41214 Error Trying to Run Reports From Forms 12c Using RUN_REPORT_OBJECT Built-in on Oracle Reports Developer 12c, Oracle Forms 12.2.1 and later and Oracle Forms for OCI - v12.2.1.4 and later.
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How To Resolve FRM-18108, FRM-10102 in Forms Builder / Forms Compiler
How to resolve FRM-18108 - Can't load object files and FRM-10102 - Can't load libraries messages in Forms Builder / Forms Compiler
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Create Excel Template - BI Publisher
Excel templates are one of the most used in business office automation. However, creating spreadsheets from scratch can be time-consuming and complex. So, it’s more convenient and efficient to build a BI Publisher report with a layout designed in Excel.
Essential Modernization Insights
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Download the Oracle Forms Modernization – White Paper | RENAPS
Legacy Oracle Forms applications pose strategic, operational, and talent risks for large organizations. This white paper presents an enterprise-grade modernization framework that balances automation and control, preserves critical PL/SQL logic, and aligns applications with modern architectures. It provides decision-makers with practical guidance to modernize safely, reduce risk, and ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
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Case study: Oracle Forms automated migration to React/Javascript (2024)
A leading insurance company, headquartered in Europe, contacted RENAPS in 2024 seeking a modern, automated migration solution to transition from their legacy Oracle Forms and Reports to a scalable, JavaScript-based architecture with a React frontend. Their objective was to modernize their systems to improve operational efficiency, integrate seamlessly with modern platforms, and meet evolving security and scalability requirements.
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Break free from Legacy: A guide for Oracle Forms and Oracle Database users
Migrating Oracle applications to open-source technologies can lower costs and broaden talent pools, but requires disciplined planning, compatibility mapping, and quality gates. This article outlines approaches, trade-offs, and best practices to ensure functional parity, maintain performance, and manage risk when transitioning from proprietary Oracle stacks to open-source alternatives.
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Forms to React/Angular Automated Migration
If you're considering migrating from Oracle Forms to a modern Java/JavaScript architecture, ORMIT™-OpenJava is the ultimate automated solution. It significantly reduces the risks, time, and costs traditionally associated with migrations by leveraging advanced automation and a phased implementation strategy. What sets ORMIT™-OpenJava apart is its ability to retain the familiar trigger-based programming approach of Oracle Forms, ensuring a seamless and intuitive transition for your development team while modernizing your application for today's technological demands.
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