1. Roman Agaev, M.Sc, PMP
Owner, Supra Information Technology ltd.
Common Redirection Mechanism
Author: Roman Agaev
Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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2. Roman Agaev, M.Sc, PMP
Owner, Supra Information Technology ltd.
Contents
1 Abstract.......................................................................................................................4
2 Analysis.......................................................................................................................4
3 Design.........................................................................................................................5
4 Conclusion...................................................................................................................5
5 Appendixes..................................................................................................................5
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3. Figures
Figure 2-1: Redirection mechanism - high level diagram..............................................4

4. 1Abstract
The main goal of this document is trial of giving an additional level of potential client
redirection within Siebel application after his/her authentication and primary
authorization done using standard authentication adapters/mangers, responsibility and
visibility features.
The analyzed module must provide:
•Additional client side redirection
•Additional authorization
•Additional redirection logic
2Analysis
The module in general must answer on requirement that declares the neediness in some
circumstances the client redirection within the Siebel application.
•The server side redirection may be achieved using GotoView method of Application
global and has no ability to be exposed in different way from within Siebel
business layer.
•The client side redirection in opposite can be realized using standard Siebel business
layer. Within the business layer the ability of inline html/script injection can be
used on order to achieve an appropriate redirection.
The following diagram describes the system's high level:
Figure 2-1: Redirection mechanism - high level diagram

5. 3Design
The functionality can be achieved using Field Retrieval Type property of Siebel applet's
control. The values of that property that are relevant for the current discussion are:
•Symbolic URL – used just for Siebel web site decomposition
inline
iframe
control (activex solves the problem of window object access)
form request – raises new window
•Field Value – straight html/script injection1
The design will include several approach adaptation steps:
•Common parameters mechanism for html/script storage
•Siebel business component – new calculated field with html/JavaScript rounded by
quotes
•Siebel applet – exposition of previously defined calculated field using Field
Retrieval Type populated as Field Value
4Conclusion
The approach described in current essay permits another level of authorization and
mainly can be used in order to redirect an unauthorized user from sensitive information to
the appropriate web page for further authorization process.
The implementation is very simple, accumulates several approaches like common system
parameters2.
5Appendixes
"Workflow usage best practices" (Roman Agaev)
"Common VBC paradigm" (Roman Agaev)
"Common error handling mechanism" (Roman Agaev)
"System parameters paradigm" (Roman Agaev)
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Document object should be used instead of window object, because of frame complexity within Siebel
web site exposition
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For additional information regarding the topic refer to "System parameters paradigm" from Appendixes
section of the document.