Required: Contact the Znode Support team or your representative to request sandbox access credentials.
This article is designed to help users set up and configure the Znode 10 trial sandbox on a local machine. It outlines the steps to configure the development environment, run the Webstore, and access the hosted Admin and API applications. It also provides an overview of basic Znode 10 customizations and features.
1. Introduction
This guide will help you:
- Set up the Znode development environment.
- Run the Webstore locally and access the hosted Admin and API applications.
- Customize the Znode Webstore, APIs, and Admin application, and integrate third-party ERP systems.
2. Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure the following:
- Your access information provided by the support team. It will include the required Znode developer tokens, NuGet credentials, and Admin Console access for the sandbox.
- Install and configure the Znode CLI to download the React Storefront source code and Custom API template.
- Follow the instructions in the Znode CLI Setup Guide.
3. Installation and Setup
Step 1: Znode NuGet Source and CLI Setup
To set up Znode10 locally and download the SDK source, you’ll need the Znode CLI.
Follow the steps outlined in the Znode CLI Setup Guide.
Use the following credentials to configure the Znode NuGet source:
- Source: https://nuget.znode.com/nuget
- Username: <your user name>
- Password: <your password>
Step 2: Access Token
You’ll need an access token to set up Znode using the CLI.
Use the access token provided to you below:
Step 3: Run Applications Locally
After completing the setup:
- Run the Webstore:
npm nx run webstore:dev - Run the Page Builder:
npm nx run page-builder:dev
Both applications must be running simultaneously to test the Webstore.
Step 4: Admin Application
Access the Admin Console using the sandbox environment and the credentials set up for you by the support team.
- URL: https://admin-z10-sandbox.amla.io
- Username:<your username>
- Password:<your password>
Once logged in, set up your own store and catalog as needed.
4. How to Customize Znode
Webstore Customization
The Webstore is built as an open-source React application. You can modify it to meet custom requirements.
Refer to the following resources:
Custom APIs
Znode provides flexibility to create or modify APIs for custom requirements.
Refer to the Custom API Development Guide.
ERP Connectors
Integrate third-party ERP systems into Znode using the following guide:
5. Logging and Debugging
The Znode 10 public sandbox is a shared space designed for learning and experimentation. It’s a great way to explore the platform and validate functionality, but it doesn’t support deployments. Think of it as a development playground to get comfortable before moving on to production or dedicated environments. If you have any questions or run into any issues during setup, feel free to contact support.