What is initialization iView in SAP EP - Enterprise Portal?

SAP Term: initialization iView

• Component: EP

• Component Name: Enterprise Portal

• Description: Executable program. The system executes an initialization iView once only when creating a Collaboration Room. For example, you can use an initialization iView to automatically create a CM folder structure, in which you store Collaboration Room-specific data.

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• Key Concepts: 
  An initialization iView is a type of iView in the SAP Enterprise Portal (EP) that is used to initialize a portal page. It is used to set up the environment for the page, such as setting up the user's preferences, loading data from external sources, and setting up the page layout. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Initialization iViews are used to set up the environment for a portal page before it is displayed. They are typically used in conjunction with other iViews on the page, such as content iViews or navigation iViews. To use an initialization iView, it must be added to the portal page and configured with the appropriate settings. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When configuring an initialization iView, it is important to ensure that all of the necessary settings are configured correctly. This includes setting up user preferences, loading data from external sources, and setting up the page layout. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the initialization iView is placed at the top of the portal page so that it can be executed before any other iViews on the page. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about initialization iViews in SAP Enterprise Portal, please refer to SAP's official documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EP/7.50/en-US/f9f8d3a2b6c14e8a9f3d7c2b5f9e4d1a.html