Using Portal Controls

WebLogic Portal provides three types of built-in Java controls that you can add to Page Flows:

For detailed instructions on using Portal Controls, consult the following: Tutorial: Creating a Login Portlet Using Portal Controls.

When to Use a Portal Control

Use portal controls to expose tracking and personalization functions in multi-page portlets. For instance, to enable users to register, login and edit their properties, you would use the Portlet Wizard to create a Page Flow portlet, use the design view to insert a combination of the User Management controls with a form control, set a few properties and view the portlet immediately.

WebLogic Portal Extensions ships with the following Portal (Personalization) Controls:


When to Use an Event Control

Portal Event Controls enable personalization and tracking functionality to be inserted into a Pageflow with minimal coding. The following Portal Event Controls are available:

When to Use an Portal EJB Control

Portal EJB controls allow you to create quick, accurate and reusable access points to EJBs. Automatically create JSPs and databound forms speed the process of development dramatically.

These portal controls are simply control representations of Personalization EJBs with Portal. Using an EJB Control instread of an EJB is a much easier way to implement Pageflows. WebLogic Portal Extensions ships with the following Portal EJB Controls:


Related Topics

Portal Controls and Page Flows

Using Portal Controls