Oracle-jinitiator-version-too-low-please-install-version-1-1-8-2 Apr 2026

Ensure client workstations meet the exact JInitiator version requirement ( 1.1.8.2 ) before allowing access to the Oracle Forms application. 2. Functional Requirements 2.1 Version Detection (Client-Side) | ID | Requirement | |----|--------------| | FTR-JINI-001-A | The application must detect the installed version of Oracle JInitiator on the client machine when accessing any Forms-based page. | | FTR-JINI-001-B | Detection must be performed using the standard JInitiator ActiveX control (IE) or NPAPI plugin (older Firefox) as supported by the legacy environment. | | FTR-JINI-001-C | The detection mechanism must differentiate between: - JInitiator not installed - JInitiator installed but version lower than 1.1.8.2 - JInitiator version exactly 1.1.8.2 - JInitiator version higher than 1.1.8.2 (treat as unsupported). | 2.2 Error Messaging & User Guidance | ID | Requirement | |----|--------------| | FTR-JINI-001-D | If the detected version is not 1.1.8.2 , the application must display the error message: "Oracle JInitiator version too low. Please install version 1.1.8.2." (or generic version mismatch message). | | FTR-JINI-001-E | The error page must include a download link to the official Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.2 installer (from a secured internal or archived vendor location). | | FTR-JINI-001-F | The error page must provide step-by-step installation instructions for: - Uninstalling any other JInitiator/JRE versions if required - Installing version 1.1.8.2 - Browser configuration (trusted sites, security zone settings) | | FTR-JINI-001-G | A "Retry Detection" button must be present to re-check version after installation without restarting the entire app. | 2.3 Access Control | ID | Requirement | |----|--------------| | FTR-JINI-001-H | Access to the Oracle Forms application must be blocked entirely unless 1.1.8.2 is detected. | | FTR-JINI-001-I | No "ignore and continue" option should be provided – the version requirement is strict due to compatibility risks. | 3. Technical Implementation Notes | Area | Detail | |------|--------| | Platform Support | Windows XP, Vista, 7 (legacy). Modern OS may require virtualization or compatibility mode. | | Detection Script | Use JavaScript with new ActiveXObject("JInitiatorControl.JInitiatorCtrl.1") (IE) or navigator.plugins (Firefox legacy). | | Version string | Compare major/minor/patch/build: 1.1.8.2 (Major=1, Minor=1, Patch=8, Build=2). | | Fallback | If detection fails due to security settings, prompt user to enable ActiveX/plugins and add site to Trusted Sites. | | Alternative | Recommend migrating away from JInitiator to modern JRE + Java Web Start if possible (out of scope for this feature). | 4. Non-Functional Requirements | ID | Requirement | |----|--------------| | FTR-JINI-001-N1 | User Experience: Error page must load within 2 seconds. | | FTR-JINI-001-N2 | Compatibility: Feature must function in Internet Explorer 8–11 (Enterprise Mode) as target browser. | | FTR-JINI-001-N3 | Maintainability: Version check logic must be configurable via a properties file (in case legacy version changes). | | FTR-JINI-001-N4 | Security: Download link must use HTTPS or internal UNC path; never serve installer from untrusted third-party site. | 5. Acceptance Criteria (Gherkin) Scenario: Correct version installed Given Oracle JInitiator version 1.1.8.2 is installed on the client When the user accesses the Oracle Forms module Then the application loads without any version error And the user can interact with the form Scenario: Lower version installed Given Oracle JInitiator version 1.1.8.1 is installed When the user accesses the Oracle Forms module Then an error message "Oracle JInitiator version too low. Please install version 1.1.8.2." is displayed And a download link for version 1.1.8.2 is visible And the Oracle Forms module is not loaded

Scenario: No JInitiator installed Given Oracle JInitiator is not installed When the user accesses the Oracle Forms module Then the same version mismatch error is displayed And installation instructions are shown prominently Ensure client workstations meet the exact JInitiator version

Feature ID: FTR-JINI-001 Associated Error: oracle-jinitiator-version-too-low-please-install-version-1-1-8-2 Target Version: Oracle JInitiator 1.1.8.2 1. Business Context Legacy Oracle applications (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite older releases) require a specific version of Oracle JInitiator – a custom Java plugin – to run Forms-based modules. If the client has an older or newer version, the application blocks access with the above error. | | FTR-JINI-001-B | Detection must be performed