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Configuration Guide

Prerequisites​

Required Apps​

Before configuring the Software Catalog app, ensure the following apps are installed and enabled:

  1. OpenRegister - Provides object storage and event system
  2. Software Catalog - This app

PHP Requirements​

  • PHP 8.1 or higher
  • Required PHP extensions:
    • PDO
    • JSON
    • cURL
    • mbstring

Installation​

Step 1: App Installation​

  1. Install the Software Catalog app through Nextcloud App Store or manually
  2. Enable the app in Nextcloud Admin Settings
  3. Verify the app appears in the app list

Step 2: Verify Dependencies​

  1. Check that OpenRegister app is installed and enabled
  2. Verify event system is functioning
  3. Test API endpoints are accessible

Schema Configuration​

Access Configuration Interface​

  1. Go to Nextcloud Admin Settings
  2. Navigate to "Software Catalogus" section
  3. You'll see the schema configuration interface

Register Selection​

The system supports multiple register types. Select your register type:

AMEF Register​

For AMEF (Algoritme, Model, Ethiek Framework) registers:

  • Organization Schema: Configure organization objects
  • Other schemas automatically selected

Voorzieningen Register​

For service/provision registers:

  • Gebruiker Schema: User/contact data
  • Organisatie Schema: Organization data
  • Contactgegevens Schema: Contact details

Generic Configuration​

For other register types:

  • Organization Schema: Organization objects
  • Contact Schema: Contact/user objects
  • Gebruiker Schema: User objects
  • Contactgegevens Schema: Contact details

Schema ID Configuration​

For each object type, you need to configure the schema ID:

  1. Find Schema IDs: Go to OpenRegister → Schemas and note the numeric IDs
  2. Configure Mappings: Enter the schema IDs in the Software Catalog settings
  3. Save Configuration: Click "Opslaan" to save settings

Example Configuration:

Organization Schema: 25
Gebruiker Schema: 28  
Contactgegevens Schema: 34

Validation​

After configuration:

  1. Check "Current Configuration" section shows your settings
  2. Verify schema IDs are correctly mapped
  3. Test with a sample object creation

Object Schema Requirements​

Contactgegevens Object​

The contactgegevens object must contain the following properties for full functionality:

Required Properties:

  • 'voornaam' (string) - First name
  • 'achternaam' (string) - Last name

Optional Properties:

  • 'tussenvoegsel' (string) - Middle name/infix
  • 'email' (string) - Email address
  • 'roles' (array) - Array of role names ['beheerder', 'inkoper']
  • 'organisation' (string) - UUID of linked organization

Example Structure:

{
  "voornaam": "Jane",
  "tussenvoegsel": "van",
  "achternaam": "Doe", 
  "email": "jane.doe@example.com",
  "roles": ["beheerder"],
  "organisation": "12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc"
}

Organization Object​

The organization object should contain:

Required Properties:

  • 'naam' or 'name' (string) - Organization name

Optional Properties:

  • 'type' or 'soort' (string) - Organization type (e.g., 'gemeente')
  • 'group' (string) - Group ID (automatically filled by system)

Example Structure:

{
  "naam": "Gemeente Amsterdam",
  "type": "gemeente",
  "group": "gemeente_amsterdam"
}

Role Configuration​

Default Roles​

The system comes with pre-configured roles:

  • beheerder - Administrator/manager role
  • inkoper - Purchaser/buyer role

Adding Custom Roles​

To add new roles:

  1. Update Code: Modify '_defaultGroups' array in SoftwareCatalogueService.php
  2. Add Role Logic: Implement custom logic if needed
  3. Test Assignment: Verify users get assigned to new roles

Example Code Change:

private array $_defaultGroups = [
    'beheerder',
    'inkoper',
    'coordinator',    // New role
    'viewer'         // New role
];

Event Configuration​

Event Listener Registration​

The system automatically registers event listeners for:

  • ObjectCreatedEvent
  • ObjectUpdatedEvent
  • ObjectDeletedEvent
  • ObjectLockedEvent
  • ObjectUnlockedEvent
  • ObjectRevertedEvent

Verifying Event Processing​

To verify events are being processed:

  1. Check Logs: Monitor Nextcloud logs for event processing messages
  2. Test Creation: Create a contactgegevens object and verify user creation
  3. Monitor Groups: Check if groups are created and users assigned

Email Configuration​

Email Service Setup​

The system uses Nextcloud's email service for notifications:

  1. Configure SMTP: Set up SMTP in Nextcloud admin settings
  2. Verify Sending: Test email functionality
  3. Check Templates: Email templates are in EmailService.php

Notification Types​

The system sends emails for:

  • New organization creation
  • New user account creation
  • Role assignments (if configured)

Group Management Configuration​

Automatic Group Creation​

Groups are automatically created for:

  1. Role-Based Groups: 'beheerder', 'inkoper'
  2. Organization Groups: Based on organization name
  3. Special Groups: 'ambtenaar' available for manual assignment (no automatic assignment)

Group Naming Rules​

Organization groups follow naming conventions:

  • Lowercase conversion
  • Special characters → underscores
  • Multiple underscores → single underscore
  • Trimmed underscores

Examples:

  • "Gemeente Amsterdam" → 'gemeente_amsterdam'
  • "ABC Corp B.V." → 'abc_corp_b_v'

Manager Configuration​

Manager Assignment Rules​

The system automatically assigns managers:

  1. Organization Beheerder: Becomes manager for all organization users
  2. Multiple Beheerders: Oldest becomes primary manager
  3. Storage: Manager info stored in user preferences

Accessing Manager Data​

Managers are stored in Nextcloud user preferences:

  • App: 'softwarecatalog'
  • Key: 'manager'
  • Value: Manager username

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

Schema IDs Not Working​

  • Check Configuration: Verify schema IDs are correctly entered
  • Verify Schemas: Ensure schemas exist in OpenRegister
  • Check Types: Ensure IDs are numeric (not strings)

Users Not Created​

  • Check Events: Verify events are being dispatched
  • Check Schema Mapping: Ensure contactgegevens schema is configured
  • Check Required Fields: Verify voornaam/achternaam are present

Groups Not Assigned​

  • Check Roles Array: Ensure 'roles' property is an array
  • Verify Group Creation: Check if groups exist in Nextcloud
  • Check Permissions: Ensure app has group management permissions

Manager Relationships Not Set​

  • Check Organization Link: Verify 'organisation' property exists
  • Check Beheerder Assignment: Ensure organization has beheerders
  • Check User Creation Order: First user should get beheerder role

Debug Mode​

Enable debug logging:

  1. Nextcloud Logs: Set log level to Debug in Nextcloud settings
  2. Check Log Files: Monitor '/var/log/nextcloud.log' or equivalent
  3. Search Keywords: Look for 'SoftwareCatalog' in logs

Log Examples​

Successful Processing:

SoftwareCatalog: Successfully processed contactgegevens creation
SoftwareCatalog: Created new group: gemeente_amsterdam
SoftwareCatalog: Added user to role-based group: beheerder
SoftwareCatalog: Set user manager: john.smith → jane.doe

Error Examples:

SoftwareCatalog: Failed to process contactgegevens: User creation failed
SoftwareCatalog: Schema ID mismatch: expected 34, got 35
SoftwareCatalog: Organization not found for UUID: 12345678-1234-1234-1234-123456789abc

Performance Tuning​

Large Organizations​

For organizations with many users:

  1. Batch Processing: Process users in smaller batches
  2. Cache Groups: Cache group lookups to avoid repeated queries
  3. Monitor Performance: Watch for slow event processing

Event Processing​

Optimize event handling:

  1. Parallel Processing: Events are processed in parallel where possible
  2. Error Isolation: Failed events don't block others
  3. Retry Logic: Failed operations are logged for manual retry

Security Configuration​

Group Access Control​

Configure group-based access:

  1. Folder Permissions: Use groups for folder access control
  2. App Permissions: Restrict app access by group membership
  3. File Sharing: Configure sharing permissions by group

Manager Permissions​

Manager relationships can be used for:

  1. Delegation: Managers can act on behalf of subordinates
  2. Reporting: Hierarchical reporting structures
  3. Approval Workflows: Manager-based approval processes

Backup and Recovery​

Configuration Backup​

Backup important configuration:

  1. App Settings: Export schema configurations
  2. Group Memberships: Backup Nextcloud group data
  3. User Preferences: Backup manager relationship data

Recovery Procedures​

In case of data loss:

  1. Restore Configuration: Re-import schema settings
  2. Recreate Groups: Groups will be auto-created on next event
  3. Rebuild Relationships: Manager relationships will be re-established

Migration​

From Previous Versions​

When upgrading:

  1. Backup Data: Always backup before upgrading
  2. Check Compatibility: Verify OpenRegister compatibility
  3. Test Configuration: Verify schema mappings still work
  4. Monitor Events: Watch for processing issues after upgrade

Schema Changes​

When schemas change:

  1. Update Mappings: Reconfigure schema IDs if needed
  2. Test Processing: Verify objects still process correctly
  3. Update Documentation: Document any new requirements