This chapter describes how to use the Integration Object Builder wizard in Siebel Tools to create new Siebel integration objects. This wizard guides you through the process of selecting objects (either from the Siebel repository or from an external system) on which you can base your new Siebel integration object. This chapter also describes how to fine-tune and refine the integration object you have created.

The chapter consists of the following topics:

• About the Integration Object Builder
• Creating Integration Objects Using the EAI Siebel Wizard
• Siebel Integration Object Fine-Tuning
• Validating Integration Objects
• Synchronizing Integration Objects
• About the EAI Siebel Wizard
• Best Practices for Maintaining Siebel Integration Objects
• Resolving Synchronization Conflicts for Integration Objects and User Properties
• Example of an Integration Object with Many-To-Many Relationships
• Generating Integration Object Schemas
• About Optimizing Performance for Using Integration Objects
• Business Component Restrictions for Integration Components
• Best Practices for Using Integration Components