Action Request System 5.1 Developing AR System Applications ...

Developing AR System Applications: AdvancedNote: The LDAP URL standard defines a place to list the object attributesthat are to be returned from the search. This attribute list wouldordinarily fall between the base name and search scope within theURL. In the previous example no attributes are listed because theLDAP plug-in ignores the attribute list. Instead, you identify attributeswithin the field properties – see Alternative Method of Adding a Field toRepresent the uid (User ID) Attribute on page 383.Creating a vendor formThis section describes how to create a form and attach it to data stored in adirectory service.You can request a list of candidate forms or fields (preferred method) or youcan enter the information yourself.Requesting a List of Candidate Forms or Fields1 Open AR System Administrator.2 Choose File > New Server Object, then choose Vendor Form to display theCreate a Vendor Form window.The Available Vendor Names area displays a list of ARDBC plug-ins that areinstalled. The Available Vendor Tables area displays a list of search URLs thatcontain all the available object classes for the directory service specified.3 In the Available Vendor Names list, choose ARSYS.ARDBC.LDAP to selectthe LDAP plug-in.4 In the Available Vendor Tables list, select a search URL.The Available Columns section displays a list of attribute names for theobject class in the selected table name located at the URL you chose.You can view and modify the LDAP search URL associated with an ARSystem form by clicking the Vendor Information tab in the Form Propertiesdialog box.Building AR System Forms For Directory Services ! 379