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Use Java to Access Your Forms Files

The Forms Java Design-Time Application Programming Interface (JDAPI) lets Java programmers create, load, edit, save, and compile Forms module files (.fmb, .mmb, .olb, and .pll files) from self-written Java programs. Forms module files are normally created and edited using Oracle Forms. JDAPI gives you access to almost all of the Oracle Forms functionality. Because it is a programmatic interface and not an interactive development environment, JDAPI is an ideal tool for writing scripts that perform repetitive tasks on large numbers of Forms module files.

For example, using JDAPI, you can make global changes to many Forms modules -- build utilities such as batch compilers or difference analyzers, create custom documentation, or perform impact analysis.


Understanding JDAPI Architecture