business-objects

How to define difference between business model and a data model?

I see the term often used as if there is a concrete distinction between the two when discussing MVC for OO languages. From what I get from context it is that business models perform an action to mutate the data models. Is that a correct way to express the difference. I guess what confuses me though is that most examples of models mix bo...

Using business object in presentation layer

In a 3-Layer application, from better design/architecture point of view, can/should i instantiate a business class (which resides in Business Layer) in Presentation Layer? I mean, is that a bad practice? If so, then what are ways to refer to any business object from the Presentation Layer?For example, how i'm gonna save an "Employee" obj...

net: business entity?

hi all I would like to know that what considerations we need to do when designing business entities as a software architect? Any reference or help is appreciated. ...

Business Objects Webi "Use Custom Sql" Generation

All, Is anyone aware of any tricks or object order that will modify the custom sql that business objects creates? Currently we have requirements stating that we must only use the "custom sql" generated by Business Objects. The problem with this SQL is it starts out with a Right outer join on a child table that is not our entry point. I...

Business Object "Warnings": Good Examples/Ideas?

I'm trying to come up with a reusable warning piece for the business objects in a project I'm working on. Before saving one of our business objects, sometimes we need to warn the user of what the potential impacts are. Say my business object was named "Company". Company.Delete() will get rid of the company and not really care about what ...

Login on Central Management Console (Business Objects XI)

Hello! I recent installed Business Objects Edge (trial version), and I am trying log on the console (CMC) I don't know the user and pass, because during the installation, the installer doesn't ask me anything about this. Only the pass for the 'CMS'. I would like know what is the user and pass correct, ie., where I can search them. Als...