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Browser-Based Configuration

Siebel eConfigurator operates both on a server-based technology (described throughout this chapter) and a browser-based technology, which performs the processing directly in the end user's Web browser. When an end user initiates a Siebel eConfigurator session, the system downloads user-interface elements, the Siebel eConfigurator browser-based engine, and specific browser-based Siebel eConfigurator data to the user's browser. Once downloaded, all processing can be done on the user's local device, thereby eliminating the need for round trips to the server after every user request. As these are downloaded, processing is done on the user's local device, eliminating the need for round trips to the server after every user selection or request. The result is an interactive session that allows the user to perform configurations and dynamically view the results of selections. This solution is particularly useful when deployed to large numbers of users without concern for bandwidth and latency.

You create new Siebel eConfigurator browser-based models using the Siebel Interactive Designer administration environment, which allows administrators to capture and describe both the data and logic of the browser-based Siebel eConfigurator deployment as well as define the run-time user interface. Once completed, the administrator can then selectively choose the Siebel eConfigurator models to be exposed to end users. For more information, see Siebel Interactive Designer Administration Guide.