Validating Script Syntax

Siebel Script Editor includes a syntax checker that you can use to make sure your script compiles properly.

Caution: The Check Syntax feature identifies only syntax errors and errors that occur if an object or variable is not initialized. It does not identify other types of errors and it cannot trap an error that might cause a run-time error. It examines only script that is attached to the current active object. If an error exists in another script, then you cannot compile the repository.

To validate script syntax

1. Open Siebel Script Editor and click Check Syntax on the Script Editor toolbar.

   Web Tools does a test compile and then does one of the following:

   • If it finds no error, a message is returned as follows: Check Syntax is completed without errors.

   • If it finds an error, a dialog box opens describing the error.

2. If the script includes an error, then click Go to Line in the dialog box.

   Web Tools positions the cursor on the script line that caused the error and highlights the line.

3. Correct the code and repeat Step 1.

   If the syntax of the line that you modified is correct, then the dialog box displays the next error it finds, if any.

   Note: You can modify a script only if the Workspace is editable.

4. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2 until you correct all errors.

5. To commit the changes, move out of Edit view or press Ctrl+S to save.