webMethods Chem eStandards Module

Release Notes

webMethods Chem eStandards Module Version 6.0.1

webMethods is pleased to announce the availability of the webMethods Chem eStandards™ Module Version 6.0.1. In this release, the functionality of previous versions have been ported to the new webMethods 6.0.1 Integration Platform. The webMethods Chem eStandards solution has also been officially certified by CIDX™ as meeting the requirements to support the standard.

Powered by CIDX™

As a member of the CIDX Solution Certification board and developer of the inaugural solution supporting the Chem eStandards, webMethods is a certified solution provider, as evidenced through approved use of the “Powered by CIDX” logo in the Chem eStandards Module.

Migration of Conversation Manager to new Process Run Time

In webMethods 6.0.1, all component execution is managed through the Integration Server Process Run Time (PRT) engine. The previous Conversation Manager/Conversation Script run time has been migrated to the new universal PRT. Other advantages of this re-design:

· More seamless process integration between Chem eStandards conversations and back-end integration components of webMethods

· Comprehensive process logging and the ability to restart a Chem eStandards conversation at any point

Use of Trading Partner Agreements (TPA) in place of Conversation Script Parameters

Conversation Script parameters have been moved to the new TPA tab in Trading Networks, in lieu of the need for extended parameters. This design is more intuitive for users and provides and upgrade path, should CIDX decide to implement the use of Trading Partner Agreements as an official CIDX specification.

Transaction Archive Updated

Chem eStandards versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2 and 3.0 are now available for download and use on webMethods 6.0.1 from the webMethods Advantage Web site.

Business Models and Samples Updated

With Conversation Scripts/Conversation Manager no longer necessary, all sample process development now uses webMethods Modeler (formerly called Business Integrator). The Business Integrator samples and business model templates from previous versions have been updated for use with webMethods Modeler 6.0.1.

Software and Platform Support

For details on the software and hardware required to run webMethods Chem eStandards Module version 6.0.1, see the Installation Guide.

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