# Corteza Cloudron Package

## Description

Corteza is an open-source low-code platform. Build database-driven applications without coding. Visual app builder, workflow automation, and business process management.

## Features

### Core Capabilities
- **Low-Code Platform**: Build applications without coding
- **Visual App Builder**: Drag-and-drop application builder
- **Database Integration**: Native database connectivity
- **Workflow Automation**: Automate business processes
- **Multi-Tenancy**: Support for multiple organizations
- **Web-Based**: Access from any browser
- **Open Source**: Full transparency and customization

### Corteza Features
- **Visual Form Builder**: Create forms with drag-and-drop
- **Report Builder**: Build custom reports visually
- **Page Builder**: Design application pages with components
- **Module System**: Extendable module architecture
- **Record Management**: Database records management
- **User Management**: Role-based access control
- **API Builder**: Create APIs visually
- **Server-Side Scripting**: Advanced custom logic
- **Integration Hub**: Connect with external services
- **Theme Engine**: Customize application appearance
- **Multi-Language**: Built-in i18n support
- **Mobile Responsive**: Applications work on all devices
- **Export/Import**: Backup and restore data
- **Automation Scripts**: Workflow automation
- **Security**: Row-level permissions
- **Audit Trail**: Complete action logging

## Configuration

### Environment Variables

#### Database (Automatically configured by Cloudron)
- `CLOUDRON_POSTGRESQL_HOST`: PostgreSQL host
- `CLOUDRON_POSTGRESQL_PORT`: PostgreSQL port
- `CLOUDRON_POSTGRESQL_DATABASE`: Database name
- `CLOUDRON_POSTGRESQL_USERNAME`: Database username
- `CLOUDRON_POSTGRESQL_PASSWORD`: Database password

#### Application Configuration
- `CORTEZA_VERSION`: Corteza version (default: 2022.9.0)
- `STORAGE_PATH`: Data storage path (default: /app/data)
- `HTTP_ADDR`: HTTP address (default: 0.0.0.0:80)
- `HTTP_WEBAPP_ENABLED`: Enable web app (default: true)
- `CORREDOR_ADDR`: Corredor address

### Ports
- **80**: Main HTTP port (web interface)

### Addons
- **PostgreSQL**: Required for database storage
- **Localstorage**: Used for application data

## Usage

### 1. First Time Setup

1. Open Corteza
2. Create admin account:
   - Username
   - Email
   - Password
3. Configure system settings:
   - Organization name
   - Timezone
   - Language
4. Verify PostgreSQL connection

### 2. Create Application

**Via Visual Builder:**
1. Navigate to "Applications"
2. Click "New Application"
3. Configure:
   - Application name
   - Module type (CRM, Project Management, etc.)
   - Icon
   - Description
4. Click "Create"

### 3. Build Forms

**Via Form Builder:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Records" → "Forms"
3. Click "New Form"
4. Drag and drop fields:
   - Text fields
   - Number fields
   - Date pickers
   - Select dropdowns
   - Checkboxes
   - File uploads
5. Configure field properties:
   - Label
   - Name
   - Required
   - Default value
   - Validation
6. Save form

### 4. Create Pages

**Via Page Builder:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Pages"
3. Click "New Page"
4. Drag and drop components:
   - Text
   - Images
   - Forms
   - Lists
   - Charts
   - Buttons
5. Configure component properties
6. Save page

### 5. Build Reports

**Via Report Builder:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Reports"
3. Click "New Report"
4. Configure:
   - Data source (records)
   - Columns
   - Filters
   - Sorting
   - Grouping
   - Formatting
5. Preview report
6. Save report

### 6. Create APIs

**Via API Builder:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "API"
3. Click "New API"
4. Configure:
   - API name
   - Endpoint
   - Method (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
   - Parameters
   - Response format
5. Test API
6. Save API

### 7. Automate Workflows

**Via Automation:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Automation" → "Triggers"
3. Create trigger:
   - Event type (record created, updated, deleted)
   - Conditions
   - Actions (send email, update record, call API)
4. Save trigger
5. Configure script (if needed)
6. Test workflow

### 8. User Management

**Create User:**
1. Navigate to "Settings" → "Users"
2. Click "New User"
3. Configure:
   - Username
   - Email
   - Password
   - Role
   - Profile
4. Click "Save"

**Manage Permissions:**
1. Navigate to "Settings" → "Roles"
2. Create/Edit role
3. Configure permissions:
   - Access to modules
   - Record operations (create, read, update, delete)
   - Export/Import
   - Admin functions

### 9. Data Management

**Import Data:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Records"
3. Click "Import"
4. Select file (CSV, Excel, JSON)
5. Map columns to fields
6. Preview data
7. Click "Import"

**Export Data:**
1. Open application
2. Navigate to "Records"
3. Apply filters (if needed)
4. Click "Export"
5. Select format (CSV, Excel, JSON, PDF)
6. Download exported data

### 10. Theme Customization

**Customize Theme:**
1. Navigate to "Settings" → "Theme"
2. Configure:
   - Brand colors
   - Logo
   - Font family
   - Background
   - Layout options
3. Preview changes
4. Save theme

## Architecture

```
                    ┌─────────────┐
                    │   Browser   │
                    │  (Web UI)   │
                    └──────┬──────┘
                           │
                    HTTP Request
                           ▼
                   ┌──────────────┐
                   │  Corteza     │
                   │  (Go)        │
                   │  Server       │
                   └──────┬──────┘
                           │
              ┌────────────┼────────────┐
              │            │            │
              ▼            ▼            ▼
       ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐  ┌──────────┐
       │ PostgreSQL│  │  Modules  │  │  Storage  │
       │ (Database)│  │  (CRM,   │  │  (/data)  │
       └──────────┘  │  Project, │  └──────────┘
                     │  etc.)    │
                     └───────────┘

                   ┌──────────┐
                   │ Web App  │
                   │ (Client) │
                   └──────────┘
```

## Security

### User Authentication
- Multi-user support with role-based access
- Password hashing with bcrypt
- Session management
- SSO support (optional)

### Data Protection
- PostgreSQL encryption at rest
- Row-level permissions
- Secure API access
- Audit logging for all actions

### Network Security
- TLS/SSL support for secure connections
- API rate limiting
- CORS configuration
- Input sanitization

## Troubleshooting

### Application Not Loading
1. Verify PostgreSQL is running
2. Check Corteza service is started
3. Review connection settings
4. Check browser console for errors
5. Review Corteza logs: `docker logs <container>`

### Forms Not Working
1. Verify form permissions
2. Check field configuration
3. Review browser console for errors
4. Clear browser cache

### Performance Issues
1. Increase memory limit in Cloudron settings
2. Optimize database queries
3. Review record count
4. Consider data archival

### Import/Export Failures
1. Verify file format is correct
2. Check column mapping
3. Ensure permissions are correct
4. Review file size limits

## Documentation

For more information on using Corteza:
- [Official Website](https://cortezaproject.org)
- [Documentation](https://docs.cortezaproject.org)
- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/cortezaproject/corteza)
- [Community Forum](https://cortezaproject.org/community)
- [Tutorials](https://cortezaproject.org/tutorials)

## Support

For issues and questions:
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/cortezaproject/corteza/issues)
- [Community Forum](https://cortezaproject.org/community)
- [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/corteza)
- [Contact](https://cortezaproject.org/contact)

## Upstream

[GitHub Repository](https://github.com/cortezaproject/corteza)
[Official Website](https://cortezaproject.org)
