Each connector requires a set of business object definitions to define the data that is to be communicated to other applications. When the application-specific component is required to send data to the integration broker, it instantiates a new business object from one of the business object definitions it supports. One step in the process of configuring a connector is to select the business object definitions to be supported. First, however, you need to create or otherwise generate business object definitions for the application.
There are several ways to construct or obtain business object definitions for an application.
The Business Object Development Guide provides detailed information about creating business object definitions.
In addition, many adapters include sample business objects. If samples are included, they are located in the product directory under:
Windows:
\connectors\ConnName\Samples
UNIX:
/connectors/ConnName/Samples.
You might need to modify a business object definition for several reasons - to capture additional application data, to stop collecting data found to be unnecessary, or to respond to changes to another application. The Business Object Designer tool, described in the Business Object Development Guide, is the most convenient way to make these modifications.