This chapter provides a conceptual mapping of Siebel Configurator version 6.x to version 7.0 and 7.5. Users of Siebel Configurator version 6.x must use this chapter to help them understand the similarities and differences between 6.x and version 7.0 and 7.5 Siebel Configurator.

The mappings are intended to present features that are functionally similar. That one feature maps into another does not mean that the version 7.0 and 7.5 feature is exactly equivalent or works in exactly the same way.

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Upgrading Version 6.x Models to Version 7.0 and 7.5
• Managing Models in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Designing the Catalog in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Working with Properties in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Working with Resources in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Working with Linked Items in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Designing Rules and Logical Expressions in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Designing Scripts in Version 6.x and 7.x
• Quote Integration and Configuration Assistant in Version 6.x and 7.x

NOTE:  This chapter does not compare version 6.x with version 7.8, because there is no direct upgrade path from version 6.x to version 7.8. The upgrade from version 7.0 or 7.5 to version 7.8 is a direct upgrade, which is not visible to the user.