WSDL Creation Utility Overview

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The ReportCaster WSDL creation utility creates the WSDL file that is needed in development to call desired ReportCaster Web Services functions in either a .NET or Java environment. WSDL (Web Services Description Language) files are XML documents that are programming-language neutral and standards-based. They define input parameters for Web Services functions, expected output, and the messages used to call each function.

You can generate a WSDL file for ReportCaster by navigating to

http:// target_machine:port/ibi_apps/services

where target_machine: port is the name and port number of the machine where ReportCaster is installed.

This URL displays a supplied Web page from which you can create ReportCaster WSDL files.

ReportCaster Web Service functions have been categorized into seven Web Services:


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Address Book Web Service

The Address Book Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Library Content Web Service

The Library Content Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Library Access Web Service

The Library Access Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Console Web Service

The Console Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Log Web Service

The Log Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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User Web Service

The User Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Schedule Web Service

The Schedule Web Service is made up of the following functions:


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Logon Web Service

The Logon Web Service is made up of the following function:


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