This section describes how to create standard portal (freestyle) roles and worksets. Both roles and worksets comprise folder hierarchies of different content objects, including:
Other roles (in roles only)
Worksets
Pages
iViews
For more information about freestyle roles, see What Are Workcenter Roles and Freestyle Roles? .
The following table compares the structure and content of roles and worksets.
Roles |
Worksets |
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A role, the largest semantic content object, is a folder hierarchy comprising other content objects (worksets, pages, iViews). |
As in roles, worksets let you bundle iViews and pages in folder hierarchies. Worksets represent generic, reusable structures or modules that can be added to roles. A workset may be used in any number of roles, and a role may consist of a number of different worksets. |
The contents of a role are based on the company structure and information requirements of the portal users of that company. |
Whereas the contents of a role are based on company structure, worksets contain user-specific tasks and activities. |
Roles are assigned to users, to enable them to access only that content that is relevant to them. |
Worksets are not assigned directly to users. A workset must always be part of a role. By adding worksets to roles, you define the appearance of SAP NetWeaver Portal for your users. |
The role structure defines the navigation structure of the portal for the end user. By defining role structure, you define the entries that appear in top-level and detailed navigation. |
A navigation structure can also be defined for worksets. However, we recommend that you first add worksets to roles, and then define the navigation structure within the role. |
The following graphic illustrates the integration of pages and iViews in the hierarchical structure of roles and worksets. The content of roles and worksets - such as other worksets, pages, and iViews - can be reused in other portal objects.
The process for creating and editing freestyle roles and worksets includes the procedures outlined in the following topics: