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Importing SIF File Changes to Support Target Group Segments

Before importing the SIF file, you need to shut down the Siebel Server. For more information, see the Siebel Server Installation Guide for the operating system you are using.

To import the SIF file using Siebel Tools

  1. Open Siebel Tools and navigate to Menus > Tools > Checkout.
  2. Select All Projects and click Get.
  3. Lock the following projects:
  4. Use the Import Wizard to import the SIF file.
    1. Choose Tools > Import from Archive.
    2. In your file system locate and open the file named StaticSegments.sif.
    3. In the Conflict Resolution screen, select the Merge option and click Next.

      4. In the Review Conflicts and Actions screen, you can see the difference between the repository and file objects.

    4. In the Review Conflicts and Actions screen, click Next.

      5. The dialog box contains a summary of the upcoming changes and the number of impacted objects.

    5. In the dialog box, click Yes.

      6. A summary of the requested changes appears.

    6. In the screen, click Finish.

      7. NOTE:  During validation, Siebel Tools will report a few errors that indicate minor differences in the repository to support Target Group Segments. For example, using Date when DateTime should have been used. These changes will not have any material impact on the functioning of other features that depend on this module.

  5. Compile the modified projects.
    1. Go to Tools > Compile Projects.
    2. In the Object Compiler, select the five locked projects.
    3. Under the Siebel Repository File, select the SRF file location.
    4. Click Compile.

 Siebel Marketing Guide 
 Published: 23 June 2003