The Object Handler is designed to process Natural and non-Natural objects for distribution in Natural environments. This is done by unloading the objects in the source environment into work files and loading them from work files into the target environment.

The Object Handler documentation is organized in the following parts:

General Information on the Object Handler	Invoking the Object Handler in batch or online mode; applying Natural Security.
Functions	Using the Object Handler menu functions: unload, load, restart load, scan, view, find and administration.
Object Specification	Specifying the objects to be processed with Object Handler menu functions: Natural Library Objects, Natural System Error Messages, Natural Command Processors, Natural DDMs, Natural-Related Objects, External Files and FDTs.
Settings	Specifying option and parameter settings for Object Handler menu functions.
Workplans	Using standard procedures to execute Object Handler functions.
Name, Date and Time Specification	Specifying names, dates, times and ranges.
Work Files	Work files used by the Object Handler.
Direct Commands	Using direct commands to perform Object Handler functions.
Batch Condition Codes and User Exit Routines	Condition codes and user exit routines provided in batch mode.
Tools	Displaying status information, setting trace and report options, and transferring work files.
Options	Invoking or activating specific Object Handler options.
Profile Settings	Setting up a profile to define individual defaults and standard procedures.
Migration from SYSTRANS to the Object Handler	Migrating from the utility SYSTRANS to the Object Handler.