Upgrade Guide - Prolifics

API Changessm_obj_get_propertyGet the value of a service component's property.sm_obj_onerrorInstall an error handler for a service component.sm_obj_set_propertySet the value of a service component's property.sm_raise_exceptionSend an error code back to the client.sm_receive_argsReceive the method's parameters from the client.sm_return_argsReturn a list of parameters back to the client.New Properties for ComponentsThere are new properties associated with service components:Current Component System (current_component_system)A runtime-only application property that specifies the type of componentsystem currently in use: PV_SERVER_COM for COM components orPV_SERVER_EJB for Enterprise JavaBeans deployed under WebSphereApplication Server.In Server (in_server)An application property which specifies which server is in use for a servicecomponent: PV_SERVER_COM, PV_SERVER_MTS or PV_SERVER_EJB.Provider URL (provider_url)For WebSphere applications, a runtime-only application property specifyingthe location of the WebSphere application server machine. IfSMPROVIDERURL is set in the environment, the property is initially set to thisvalue.ActiveX Controls and COM ComponentsWeb and Windows applications can create and deploy ActiveX controls in clientscreens. Windows 32-bit applications can create COM components and deploy themunder COM, DCOM, and MTS.1-22 Upgrading to Panther from JAM 7