🌐 Oracle Fusion Web Extensions: Complete Guide with Use Cases, Navigation & Screenshots
📌 Introduction
Oracle Fusion Web Extensions allow organizations to extend the user interface and functionality of Fusion Cloud applications using Visual Builder Studio (VBS) and REST services.
They help businesses customize screens, add validations, integrate external systems, and enhance user experience without modifying standard Oracle code.
In this blog, you will learn:
What are Fusion Web Extensions?
Architecture Overview
Business Use Cases
Navigation Steps
Configuration Process
Screenshot Walkthrough
Best Practices
📖 What Are Fusion Web Extensions?
Fusion Web Extensions are UI-based customizations developed using Oracle Visual Builder that run on top of Fusion applications.
They allow you to:
Add custom pages
Extend standard pages
Embed external apps
Call REST APIs
Customize workflows
Improve user productivity
These extensions are upgrade-safe and fully supported by Oracle.
🏗️ Architecture of Web Extensions
User → Fusion UI → Visual Builder Extension → REST APIs → Backend Services
Key Components:
Visual Builder Studio
Business Objects
REST Services
Security Roles
Page Flows
⚙️ Types of Fusion Web Extensions
1️⃣ Page Extensions
Extend standard Fusion pages.
📌 Example:
Add custom section in Sales Order page
Add approval comments field
2️⃣ Standalone Web Apps
Independent applications integrated into Fusion.
📌 Example:
Custom Vendor Portal
Order Tracking Portal
3️⃣ Embedded Extensions
Embedded inside existing pages.
📌 Example:
Credit status widget
Stock availability panel
🏢 Real-Time Business Use Cases
✅ Use Case 1: Customer Credit Dashboard
Display real-time credit status on Order Entry page.
Benefits:
Faster decisions
Reduced risk
✅ Use Case 2: Custom Approval Interface
Create simplified approval screen.
Benefits:
Mobile friendly
Better user adoption
✅ Use Case 3: External System Integration
Embed logistics tracking portal.
Benefits:
End-to-end visibility
No manual follow-ups
✅ Use Case 4: Data Capture Enhancement
Capture additional attributes during order creation.
Benefits:
Better reporting
Compliance support
🧭 Navigation: How to Access Web Extensions
Step 1: Login to Oracle Fusion
Navigate to:
Navigator → Tools → Visual Builder Studio
📷 Screenshot 1: Fusion Navigator with Visual Builder Studio
Step 2: Open Visual Builder Instance
Select your environment and workspace.
📷 Screenshot 2: Visual Builder Studio Dashboard
Step 3: Access Application Extensions
Go to:
Projects → Fusion Applications → Web Extensions
📷 Screenshot 3: Web Extensions Project Screen
Step 4: Create New Extension
Click Create Application → Select Extension Type
📷 Screenshot 4: Create Web Extension Wizard
🛠️ Creating a Web Extension – Step by Step
Step 1: Define Application
Provide:
Application Name
Description
Base Product
Step 2: Design Pages
Use drag-and-drop UI builder.
Components:
Forms
Tables
Charts
Buttons
📷 Screenshot 5: Visual Page Designer
Step 3: Configure REST Services
Connect Fusion REST APIs.
Example:
GET /fscmRestApi/resources/latest/salesOrders
📷 Screenshot 6: REST Service Configuration
Step 4: Add Business Logic
Use JavaScript for validations.
Example:
if(orderAmount > 500000){
alert("Approval Required");
}
Step 5: Test & Publish
Test in DEV → Publish → Deploy to PROD
📷 Screenshot 7: Publish & Deployment Screen
🔐 Security Configuration
Configure access using:
Security Console → Roles → Visual Builder Roles
Assign users appropriately.
⚠️ Best Practices
✔ Use responsive design
✔ Follow naming standards
✔ Reuse REST services
✔ Secure APIs
✔ Maintain documentation
✔ Test across devices
❌ Common Mistakes
❗ Hardcoding URLs
❗ Ignoring security roles
❗ Not handling errors
❗ Poor UI design
❗ No performance testing
📈 Performance Optimization Tips
Use pagination
Enable caching
Minimize API calls
Lazy load components
🔍 Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Use:
Tools → Application Monitoring → Visual Builder Logs
Check:
Console logs
REST errors
Performance metrics
📷 Screenshot 8: Visual Builder Monitoring Screen
📚 Interview Perspective (Bonus)
Q: What is Fusion Web Extension?
A: A Visual Builder-based UI customization for Fusion.
Q: Are web extensions upgrade-safe?
A: Yes, fully supported by Oracle.
Q: Which language is used?
A: JavaScript and JSON.
🎯 Conclusion
Fusion Web Extensions empower businesses to deliver personalized user experiences and integrate modern digital workflows into Oracle Fusion.
With proper governance and design, they can significantly enhance productivity and system adoption.
✍️ About the Author
Akhil Sayed is an Oracle Fusion & OIC Consultant specializing in SCM, Web Extensions, and Cloud Integrations.
Visit: https://knoworacleebs.blogspot.com
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