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Module 23: Editing andCompiling Object Definitions

Essentials (Siebel 7.7)


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Editing Object Definitions

Select the object definition to edit using the Object Explorer and

Object List Editor Make sure that project has been lockedEdit the property

Type in a valuePick a value from a picklist (if provided)

Type in a value Select a valueIndicates project locked


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Creating a New Object Definition

Select the desired object type in the Object Explorer

Create a new record in the Object List Editor Select a project from picklistCreate a unique name Assign values to remaining fields

Locked projects only


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Changed Flag

Indicates records that have been modified since the Changed

DateIs set whenever a record is editedIs cleared by resetting the Changed Date value


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Validating Object Definitions

Determines correctness of selected object definitions in the

repositoryIncludes all child object definitions for the selected parentdefinitions

Is based on a set of Siebel-defined rules

Error

Warning User canenable/disable a

Siebel-defined rule


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Validating Object Definitions Continued

Select object definition to validate

Right-click and select ValidateClick Start in the Validate window

Violations appear in Errors list

windowClick to access

Validate Optionswindow



Archive Files

Contain object definitions exported from a repository

Available for importing into other repositoriesHave .sif extension by defaultAre used to share object definitions in multiple repositorydevelopmentAre used to back up object definitionsCan be version-controlled using source control systems



Exporting Object Definitions

Top-level object definitions can be exported to an archive file

Includes all child object definitions for selected parent definitionTo export object definitions

Select the object definition or definitionsSelect Tools > Add to ArchiveSelect an existing (or create a new) archive fileClick Save in the Export to Archive File window



Exporting Projects

Projects can also be archived to .sif files

Select the project (or projects) to be archivedSelect Tools > Add to ArchiveSelect an existing (or create a new) archive fileClick Save in the Export to Archive File window



Importing Object Definitions

Object definitions in an archive file can be imported into thelocal repository on the developer workstation

Appear in the current active repository

To import object definitionsSelect Tools > Import from ArchiveSelect the archive fileIndicate how to resolve conflicting object definitions



Resolve Import Conflicts

Set the default conflict resolution

Adjust individual resolutions by right-clicking them in the Objectdifferences list



Compare Objects

Displays differences between selected object definition andanother one:

In current local repositoryIn archive fileIn repository on server

Allows developers to reconcile differences while comparingobjects

Delete individual child object definitionsCopy individual child object definitions in either direction



Compare Objects Continued

To compare object definition to one in archive or repository

Select object definition to be comparedSelect Tools > Compare ObjectsSelect type of comparisonSelect the archive or repository




Examine the differences in the Compare Objects window

Definitions withdifference highlighted

Differences displayed




To compare two object definitions in the developer repository

Select two object definitions to be compared (by SHIFT-clicking)Select Tools > Compare Objects > Selected

Modifying definitions is supportedCopy selected control

Delete selected control



Source Code Control Integration

Automate integration with source code control for repositorydata

Check archive

into codemanagement

system

Creates archivewhen projectchecked in

ODBC to server and local

databases



Backing Up the Development Database

Developers can back up local work by:

Using archive files to back up repository dataChecking in projects into the server in order to back up repositorydataCopying the local database file (.dbf) in order to back up the entiredatabase

. sif Add to archive

Check in

Windowscopy/paste

Server

RepositoryData



Compiling

Compile to produce an .srf file to test the configuration

Reads object definitions from repository and creates a flat filerepresentation to be accessed by siebel.exe at run time

Compile into .srf file located in the objects directory of the clientapplication

Database

ConfiguredApplication

.srf

Application

Object Manager

Tools

ApplicationRepositoryData

Compiling



Compile Options

Developers can compile:

ProjectsIndividual object definitions



Compile Projects

When starting and at milestones, compile All Projects togenerate a new .srf fileSubsequently, compile only Selected Projects or LockedProjects for an incremental compileTo compile projects:

Select Tools > CompileProjectsSelect project or projects

Compile intoclient directory



Compile Objects

Top-level object definitions can be compiled individually

Compiles all child object definitions for the selected parentTo compile individual object definitions:

Select the object definition or definitionsRight-click and select Compile Selected Objects

Useful for unit testing a single changed objectOtherwise, Compile Locked Projects



Configuration File

Copy the default .cfg file for the application being customized

Edit it to refer to the new .srf fileCopy .cfg file

Change Repository Fileto refer to new .srf file


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Rapid Unit Testing

Run-time behavior whenuser compiles SRF

If Web client is running:At end of compile, browser

window refreshesUser is brought back toview displayed immediatelybefore compile

If Web client is not running:

If user checked auto-start,Web client is started usingdebug settingIf user did not check auto-start, standard applicationhome page opens

Allows developers to test changes in a local instance of theMobile Web Client


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Summary

This module showed you how to:Create new and edit existing object definitionsValidate edited object definitionsArchive object definitions and projectsBack up the local database

Compile object definitions into a repository file


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Lab

In the lab you will:Practice editing and validating object definitions in Siebel ToolsExplore the use of diff and archive options in Siebel ToolsCompile a custom .srf file

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