2.1 Tools and Access Methods

GroupWise opens up advanced workgroup computing interfaces and access methods through its various APIs. Because these components and services are delivered as part of the GroupWise product, you can access them smoothly and easily. Features such as the rich message store, document store, and message transport capabilities are available through the GroupWise engine. You can access these components and services using various standard tools and access methods including COM, OLE Automation, OCX/ActiveX, C/C++, Java, and DDE.

The table below gives a comparative list of GroupWise components, tools, and access methods.

Component

COM

OLE Automation

OCX/ ActiveX

C/C++

Java

DDE

Administrative Object API

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

C3PO

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

IMAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAPI

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

Object API

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

 

Stubbing

 

 

 

 

Tokens

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

WebAccess Customization

Yes

Yes

 

Yes

Yes

 

Web Services