Context Variable Links

Context variable links allow you to extract information from the current context by using the variable map. For example, if a variable in the variable map represents the Country field, you can use the context variable link to extract the name of the country in the current record.

To use context variable links, you must have an understanding of variable maps. For more information, see Siebel Order Management Infrastructure Guide.

In versions 7.8 and later, when Siebel Product Configurator is launched, the Context Service passes a property set to Siebel Product Configurator that is used for eligibility calculations and for pricing. The values in the property set are defined through Context Service administration, and they can be mapped so they are the same for quotes and orders.

Business component links are retained for backward compatibility, but context variable links are preferable because:

• They do not require an additional query to the database, improving performance.

• They do not require you to define separate links for quotes and orders.