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Components of the Siebel Programming Environment

The individual components of the Siebel programming environment include:

Server Script:

Siebel VB language. A programming language that is syntactically and semantically compatible with Microsoft Visual Basic™. Because the language uses most of the same commands and standards as Microsoft Visual Basic, you can extend your Siebel application and reduce training costs.

Siebel eScript language. A programming language that is syntactically and semantically compatible with Netscape JavaScript™. In parallel with Siebel VB, the language uses most of the same commands and standards as JavaScript, giving you the same advantages in an alternative language. Moreover, you can use Siebel eScript on all Siebel-supported operating systems. Siebel VB is supported on Windows only.

Browser Script: A new type of script in Siebel 7 that executes in and is interpreted by the Browser. Browser Scripts are written in JavaScript and interact with the Document Object Model (DOM) as well as with the Siebel Object Model available in the Browser through the Browser Interaction Manager. A developer can script the behavior of Siebel events as well as the Browser events that are exposed through the DOM. Be aware that the DOMs for Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator are different. Browser Script may only be used with applications which run in High Interactivity mode, except when scripting Control events supported by the Browser Document Object Model.

Siebel Script Editor. An integrated editor used to create, view, edit, and save custom program routines. The Siebel Editor is similar to the code editor that accompanies Microsoft's Visual Basic program. The Siebel Editor is described in more detail in The Siebel Script Editor.

Siebel Debugger. Assists you in detecting errors contained within Siebel programming language routines. It does not assist in detecting errors outside of the context of custom program routines. The Siebel Debugger can be invoked automatically from Siebel applications when a run-time error occurs if the Siebel application was invoked with the debug option, /H, on the command start-up line. The Debugger can also be invoked from the Debug toolbar and Debug menu. The Debugger is described in more detail in The Siebel Debugger.

Compiler/Interpreter. A nonvisual component of the Siebel programming languages that compiles and executes Siebel custom program routines. It is similar to Microsoft's Visual Basic Language Interpreter. Siebel language routines are compiled into p-code and stored with the other object definitions in the SRF file.

Object Interfaces. A collection of selected objects that expose their data and functionality to custom routines. The interface provides access to Siebel business objects with defined methods, events, and associated data. The object interfaces are the subject of this book.