The GL Wand connects to the Oracle Applications database using internet architecture. This means that the only setting required on the client is the Applications Web Agent URL.

This URL is stored in an Oracle Applications profile option called “Applications Web Agent”. You can query this profile option through the main Oracle Applications forms.

To create a new connection click the option button next to the connection that you which to add or edit. A maximum of 5 connections can be created.

Select a new line in the connections section and enter a connection name like “Prod” or “Dev” to identify the connection. Type the Applications Web Agent URL in the space provided. Note that you can copy this URL (e.g. from an e-mail) and paste it into the space provided using ctrl-v or clicking the right mouse button.

You can then test the connection using the test button.

This screen allows you to validate the information that you have entered. Click the “Test” button to open a web browser which will navigate to the Applications Web Agent test page.

The page you see should look something like the one above. This means that the information you have captured is correct. If you get a “Page cannot be found” error it means that either the Applications Web Agent URL that you have captured is wrong or the Oracle Application server is down. Once you have seen this success message, click the “Next” button.

The next screen allows you to validate the GL Wand server side install.

Click the “Test” button to open a web browser which will navigate to the GL Wand test page.

You should see the page shown above. This means that the GL Wand server side install has been successfully completed. If you get a “Page cannot be found” error it means that either the GL Wand server side install has not been completed successfully or the Oracle Application server is down. Also ensure that the required versions are available. Once you have seen this success message, click the “Finish” button.

Click “OK” on the main options screen to save your changes. This connection will now be available in the log on screen.