Agilent GeneSpring Workgroup 5.3 API User Guide

About this manual

This document serves as a technical reference for the Agilent GeneSpring Workgroup 5.3 API, which enables users to interact with Workgroup data through web services. It covers the use of Extensible Markup Language (XML)-based technologies such as Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Web Services Description Language (WSDL). The guide explains how to implement these methods using Java development environments or Perl scripts.

What's inside

• Introducing the Workgroup
• Using Workgroup Methods with Java
• Java Data Type Mapping
• Using Workgroup Methods with Perl
• Workgroup URL Configuration
• Workgroup Data Types
• Workgroup Methods Summary

Frequently asked questions

What communication protocols does the Workgroup web service use?

The Workgroup web service uses Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) as the communication protocol and Web Services Description Language (WSDL) as the interface description language.

Which programming languages are supported for using Workgroup methods?

The guide provides information on using the Workgroup web service with Java and Perl programming languages.

How do I obtain the WSDL file for the Workgroup web service?

You can obtain the WSDL file from your Workgroup server at the URL: http:///services/wsdl.