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About the DataStream Function


In Actuate, the term datastream refers to a collection of components that deliver data to the report. Because Siebel data access is accomplished through the Siebel Object Manager, queries are executed outside the Actuate environment. The role of the datastream is to create the Siebel Object Manager interface and deliver the formatted data row to the report design. Siebel Tools defines the variables required to execute the Siebel Object Manager automation; their values are determined by the requirements of the report design. The datastream variables, with their types and functions, are listed in Table 46.

Table 46.  Siebel Datastream Variables
Variable
Type
Function

SsAppServer

Integer

Created in the Start method of the datastream; set to the active Siebel application server.

ssBO

Integer

Created in the Start method; holds the value of the active business component.

SsBusCompName

Integer

Holds the value of the master business component for the active view in the Siebel client.

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