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Using the Command Object Wizard


The Command Object wizard creates Command object definitions by helping you select the appropriate properties for the object.

To use the Command Object Wizard

  1. Choose File > New Object.

    The New Object dialog box appears.

  2. Click the Command object icon.

    The Command dialog box appears.

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  3. In the Command dialog box, do the following:
    • Enter the project for which you wish to create the new command object.
    • Enter a unique name for the command object.
    • Select whether you want the Method invoked by the command to be handled by the browser or the server.
    • Click Next.
  4. In the next dialog box, do the following:
    • Select the object that will handle the command. If the command is to be handled by a business service, specify the business service from the drop-down list. You must know whether the selected business service is available for your choice of browser/server.
    • Enter the Method to be invoked by the command. Specify the method to be invoked by the command. You are responsible for choosing a method that is available for the business service or application chosen.
    • You can provide the argument to be passed to the method (this is optional). The argument must be correct for the chosen method.
    • Click Next.
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  5. In the Window dimensions dialog box, do the following:
    • Specify if the command should be executed in a new browser window. If it should be, the window's height and width must be specified. Both these values must be valid integers.
    • Specify the HTML bitmap and the tooltip text to be shown on the toolbar button associated with the command (optional).
    • Click Next.
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  6. In the Command dialog box that appears review your entries.
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  7. If any corrections need to be made, click Back to return to the appropriate page on which the correction is to be made.

    If the properties are correct, click Finish to generate the command object. After the object has been generated, the user will be taken to its definition in tools.


 Siebel Tools Reference
 Published: 20 October 2003