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Application Operating Modes

Siebel applications can be run in different operating modes in order to best suit the capabilities of a given browser and other elements of the client environment.

Standard Interactivity

All browsers include a common set of capabilities which translate into a base set of supported Siebel application features (such as frames, menus, or multi-select). A Siebel application running in standard interactivity mode assumes the availability of and utilizes these base capabilities only. In general, these base capabilities are sufficient for the levels of interaction required by Siebel customer applications. Base browser functionalities are commonly supported by most browsers. Browsers that support standard interactivity are referenced in Table 9.

High Interactivity

The Microsoft Internet Explorer browser framework extends the base functionality described above and offers support for additional usability features such as drag and drop for setting column widths and positions, the ability to select rows and fields by clicking anywhere within the element, and selectively updating portions of the page based on data that changes. A Siebel application running in high interactivity mode requires Microsoft Internet Explorer's advanced capabilities in addition to the base capabilities.