User acceptance of process information deployed using an internet site is dependent on the speed of accessing the information.  There are a number of simple design rules that will speed up the site significantly.

Most clients use the Site_Index.htm file as the entry point to the web site.  This utilizes the internal Java script of your computer and therefore speed is dependent on your computer’s resources processing capability.

Processing capability can be improved by:

·          The number of items (4TQFlow process maps, documents, and forms) within a 4TQExplorer framework is the main determinant of processing speed.  Use less than 40 items per categories.

·          Keep the source file names and file paths as short as possible.

·          Do not use the space character in file or folder names. Use the underscore character ( _ ) as a replacement.

·          The site supports the use of multiple frameworks (4TQExplorer files) for the one main entry point (Site_Index.htm file).  You are not restricted to just one framework, and splitting up a large framework into two or more smaller ones will make a significant difference to the speed of the site refresh.

About the Author

Bob Digance is a principal consultant with Axion Innovations specializing in business process management and improvement and the effective use of 4TQ business process management applications.

For further information go to www.axioninnovations.com.au