Creating and Editing Freestyle Roles and Worksets 
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?.
Prerequisites
You have executed one or more of the relevant EPC configuration tasks. For more information, see Automated Configuration Tasks.
Structure
The following table compares the structure and content of roles and worksets.
Roles |
Worksets |
|---|---|
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. |
Integration
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.
Process
The process for creating and editing freestyle roles and worksets includes the procedures outlined in the following topics: