Methods

A method is a function that performs a specific task on a component interface at runtime. As with component interface properties, two main types of methods are available: standard and user-defined. For example, you can use methods to save or create a new purchase order. Runtime access to each method is determined by the security that you have for that specific method.

• Standard methods are those that are available for all component interfaces.

  The Find, Get, Save, and Cancel methods are automatically generated by PeopleSoft Application Designer when a new component interface is created. The Create method is created for components that have the Add action enabled. In the component interface designer, standard methods are highlighted in gray.

• User-defined methods are created in PeopleSoft Application Designer to provide added functionality to the component interface.

  These methods are functions that are made accessible through the component interface. Each function maps to a user-defined method. In the component interface designer, user-defined methods are highlighted in blue.