Overview Page

Starting the CygNet Business Object Builder (CygBOB) displays the Overview window, where elements of the selected Business Object Package File can be viewed at a glance.

Business Object Builder - Overview Page

Business Object Builder - Overview Page

Use the Navigation pane on the left to select an Object or a Point Definition. The Overview pane on the right displays Interface Attribute Names and Mappings for the element selected.

To open the Editor for a displayed Interface Attribute Name or its Mappings, double-click on the element name in the Overview pane. The associated Editor will open in the Edit window.

Options available in the Overview window include the following.

General

Option Description

Expand option

Expands the list of Objects or Point Definitions displayed.

Collapse option

Collapses the list of Objects or Point Definitions displayed.

Pin to sidebar

Pins the Navigation Menu to the sidebar.

Unpin from sidebar

Unpins the Navigation Menu from the sidebar.

Navigation pane

Displays the available Objects and Point Definitions. This pane may be pinned to the side, allowing for a larger Overview pane view.

Objects

Lists the Business Objects belonging to the currently selected package. The list may be displayed or hidden.

Point Definitions

Lists the Point Definitions belonging to the currently selected package. The list may be displayed or hidden.

Overview pane

Displays the Interface Attribute Names and Mappings for the selected Object or Point Definition.

Double-clicking an element name opens its associated editor.

Interface Attribute Name

Displays the list of Interface Attributes associated with the selected Object or Point Definition for the currently selected Business Object Package.

Mappings

Displays the mappings associated with the selected Object or Point Definition for the currently selected Business Object Package.

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