This chapter describes the methods, input arguments, and output arguments for configuring the components of Siebel Connector for IFX XML. It includes the following topics:

• IFX XML Syntax and Rules
• FINS IFX XML Wizard Business Service
• IFX XML Transaction Manager Business Service
• FINS IFX XML Data Transformation Engine (DTE) Business Service
• FINS IFX XML Converter Business Service
• FINS IFX XML Dispatcher Business Service
• Transport Adapter for FINS IFX XML

The Siebel Connector for IFX XML consists of the following components:

• Transaction Manager
• Transformation Engine
• Converter
• Dispatcher
• Transport Adapter

Figure 3 shows the connector components.

Figure 3. Siebel Connector for IFX XML Components

The Connector components are Siebel business services, which are configured in the Workflow view. The integration objects are created using the FINS IFX XML wizard, and they are configured using the Data Map editor.

NOTE:  For information about Siebel integration objects, converter elements, and XML, see XML Reference: Siebel Enterprise Application Integration.