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Template Files

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Template files are files that have both Siebel tags and HTML tags. A standard set of template files comes with every Siebel eBusiness application. They are installed during the Siebel Tools and Siebel Server installation in the WEBTEMPL directory.

Follow these guidelines when using template files:

Create a new template file if you are making changes that will result in destroying or altering the standard functionality of your application.
Always try to reuse any new or modified template files. Too many unique template files often indicates inadequate screen design.
Do not use a new template if a standard template will satisfy your requirements.
Create a new container page only if changing a container page template file will break or alter the functionality of your application. Otherwise, modify the file.
If changing a view template file affects all views, then modify the existing template. Otherwise, create a new view template file to meet your requirements.
If changing an applet template files affects all applets, then modify the existing template. Otherwise, create a new applet template file to meet your requirements.
Do not use frames on the templates. If you use frames, you will break the browser functionality for bookmarking and paging backwards and forwards because of the difficulty in maintaining sessions.

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