SAP NetWeaver Business Client for HTML (NWBC for HTML) is a browser-based, light version of NWBC with zero footprint that is supported for ABAP systems only, using established roles from PFCG. It is aimed for casual users of NWBC and offers a subset of functionality for the desktop.
The look and feel of NWBC for HTML is very similar to NWBC for Desktop. The functions available to the individual users depend on the PFCG roles that are assigned to them. As with NWBC for Desktop, both shell and content area are available, but without quick navigation, menu entries, quick launch, and so on.
NWBC for HTML is ABAP only. It uses exactly the same URL as NWBC for Desktop.
Differences Between NWBC for Desktop and NWBC for HTML
No extra installation is needed for NWBC for HTML. It is automatically available within your ABAP system. The following table provides an overview of the different features offered in NWBC for Desktop and NWBC for HTML:
Feature |
NWBC for Desktop |
NWBC for HTML |
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Menus:
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|
- |
Search:
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|
- |
Navigation panel:
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|
- |
Quick launch |
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- |
Hide top-level navigation panel |
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- |
Window manager |
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- |
Side panel |
|
- |
Branding image |
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|
Logoff URL |
- |
|
SAP GUI integration |
SAP GUI for Windows (more applications, better performance) |
SAP GUI for HTML |
Performance aspects |
See 8.1 Performance Analysis |
See 8.1 Performance Analysis |
Installation |
Desktop installation |
Zero footprint |
System scenario |
Connect to an ABAP system or an Enterprise Portal |
Single ABAP system scenarios |