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HCL Verse™ 2.0 documentation
Welcome to the HCL Verse™ 2.0. documentation.
HCL Verse 2.0 provides the following new features and enhancements.
Run Verse as a standalone app
Beginning with HCL Verse 2.0, you can install and run Verse as a standalone browser app that is based on progressive web app (PWA) technology.
The new calendar event design is enabled automatically
The improved calendar event design introduced as a preview feature in HCL Verse® 1.0.x is now enabled automatically in Verse 2.0. Administrators no longer need to enable the new design.
Find messages created within a range of dates
A new search option lets you find messages created within a specific range of dates.
File sent messages to a folder
Before you send a message, you can choose to file it in a folder. The sent message is saved in the folder in addition to appearing in the Sent view.
Manage mail rules from Verse
You can now create, edit, and delete mail rules from HCL Verse.
Pull down your message list to refresh on mobile devices
On a mobile device, you can pull down your message list and release to refresh the content.
Reauthenticate through a browser page after session timeout
If your HCL Verse session times out, as a security best practice you now reauthenticate through a separate browser page.
New features for administrators
HCL Verse 2.0 provides the following new features for administrators.
Internet Explorer is no longer supported
Internet Explorer is no longer a supported browser.
HCL Verse is mail that understands you. It has less clutter and more clarity for getting you connected to the people who matter to you most. Designed for mobile devices, and powered by HCL's analytics and advanced search, HCL Verse works for you, not the other way around.
How do I run Verse as a standalone app?
Beginning with HCL Verse 2.0, you can install and run HCL Verse as a standalone browser app that is based on progressive web app (PWA) technology.
Why do I see people in the top bar?
One of the main aspects of HCL Verse that sets it apart is that it lets you have, within easy reach, all the things that are important to you. People are a big part of this idea.
How do I use business cards to see my colleagues' information?
HCL Verse® business cards keep all the necessary personal information for your contacts within easy reach, while at the same time taking it one step further. In Verse, the business card is more than just a source of contact information, it becomes a modern social tool, giving you the opportunity to interact with your colleagues in a variety of ways.
How do I show my picture?
There are two ways to show a picture of yourself in Verse: through the Gravatar web site or through your HCL Connections profile. You can use just one of these methods.
How do I chat with my contacts?
HCL Verse® gives you intuitive, integrated access to HCL Sametime® Chat in a way you've never had before. You can message colleagues all with the click of a button from the Verse interface.
How do I find what I'm looking for?
One of the most powerful and useful features of HCL Verse is its dynamic and analytics-driven search capacity. Search through every piece of mail with precision and ease.
How do I master mail?
HCL Verse gives you many great ways to take control of your mail.
How do I manage my calendar?
HCL Verse gives you many options for managing your work day, whether it's from the quick access Calendar Bar on your mail view, or the powerful and unique Calendar Inbox.
How do I share and link to my files?
HCL Verse® goes beyond simple file attachments by allowing you to share files and link to folders in the cloud. When composing a message, you can select files from your computer or files and folders from HCL Connections™.
How do I personalize HCL Verse?
From the navigation bar, click your profile image and then select Mail and Calendar Settings to change mail, calendar, out of office, security, and delegation settings.
How do I manage passwords and my Notes ID?
If your administrator allows you to, you can use Security preferences to change the password you use to log on to Verse, to change your Notes ID password, and to manage your Notes ID.
How can I use keyboard shortcuts?
HCL Verse gives you ways to simplify your experience through keyboard shortcuts.
Welcome to the HCL Verse administrator documentation.
Overview
HCL Verse™ is an email and business messaging experience that is based on an innovative user-centric design, including social analytics and advanced search capabilities. Verse helps users quickly find and focus on what content is most important, empowering them to build stronger working relationships while optimizing business results.
Accessibility features
Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.
System requirements
See the Verse System Requirements on the HCL Customer Support site.
Installing and configuring
To install and configure HCL Verse™ on a Domino® mail server, complete the following steps.
Integrating with other products
You can integrate HCL Verse with HCL Sametime, HCL Connections, or Box.
Customizing the user experience
There are many ways to customize the experience for your HCL Verse users.
Deploying extensions
You can deploy extensions to enhance the functionality and experience of Verse. To do so, you register your own web applications with Verse that declare one or more extensions.
Uninstalling
If you need to uninstall Verse™ application files, simply stop the Domino Web server, remove the Verse .jar files, and then restart the Domino Web server.