Name of Product: Oracle Warehouse Builder 11.2.x

Last Updated:28-Apr-2011

This VPAT applies to only version 11.2.x. It does not apply to any versions of Oracle Warehouse Builder after this.

Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB) offers several interfaces for both updating and viewing information in its repository. For one of these - the Design Client - support for the applicable Section 508 standards is achieved though equivalent facilitation. The Design Client is a highly visual java user interface (UI) that employs editors to display information in different styles and at different levels of detail. Each editor has multiple panes and sometimes multiple tabbed panes where information is displayed in the most appropriate form to support different tasks. Hence graphical information, e.g. relationships between objects, is shown in a highly graphical form, structural information is shown as a tree, textual information is displayed in tables, and so on. As a consequence the full information is not available in a single pane but distributed in a reductionist way across many panes. While it is convenient to move between these panels using a mouse it is difficult to navigate them using a keyboard, and further it is very easy to lose the overall context if the other panels are not viewable. For this reason, OWB provides a Design Browser and a Control Center Browser for accessing the same information rendered in HTML format, as well as a high level scripting language (OMB Plus) where all create / update / retrieve operations can be carried out using single commands; these have been coded to applicable Section 508 standards and provide a functional equivalent to the graphical UI. Creating, updating and linking objects, while difficult to achieve without using a mouse in the graphical UI, are very easy in the scripting language.

The scripting language is the Oracle-recommended method of using the OWB Design Client to build large, production-oriented sites where repeatability, flexibility and scalability are top requirements.

The adminstrator must:

  1. start the repository browser listener at least once ($ORACLE_HOME/owb/bin/win32/startowbbinst.bat or owb/bin/win32/startowbbinst.sh). 
  2. stop the browser listener
  3. In owb\j2ee\applications\owbb\WEB-INF add  an element named screenReader
  4. Restart the browser listener.
The information below describes this product's ability to support the applicable U.S. Section 508 standards and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 1.0 Double-A Guidelines, subject to Oracle's interpretation of those standards and the remarks in this document.

For more information regarding the accessibility status of this product or other Oracle products, see http://www.oracle.com/corporate/accessibility or contact:accessible_ww@oracle.com.


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Section 1194.21 Software Applications and Operating Systems

Criteria
Supporting Features
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
1194.21(a) When software is designed to run on a system that has a keyboard, product functions shall be executable from a keyboard where the function itself or the result of performing a function can be discerned textually.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

This product was tested for:

  • ability to perform functions using the keyboard
  • logical movement of focus

Functions not executable from a keyboard:

      Note: All of the following defects have workarounds by using the scripting language.

  • 1. Adding objects to a process flow or expert diagram; e.g. transitions, activity parameters, variables. (Bug 12390994)
  • 2. Navigating around objects in a lineage or impact analysis diagram - also can be achieved using the Design Browser. (Bug 12390995)
  • 3. Navigating around all the panes of an editor, retaining focus in the correct place and exiting the editor, e.g. data rules editor, process flow editor. Also can be achieved using the Design Browser. (Bug 12390997)
  • 4. Navigating around all the tabs of some wizard pages and entering data, e.g. file creation wizard, field properties page.  (Bug 12390998)
  • 5. Navigating into all the fields and tables of some wizard pages and entering data, e.g. dimension creation wizard, level attributes table, also schedule wizard, repeat frequency field. (Bug 12391001)
  • 6. Viewing details of completed deployments and executions - accessing comprehensive information about object deployments and executions can be achieved in the Control Center Browser. (Bug 12391002)
  • 7. Completing information in configuration templates and selecting toolbar buttons with no equivalent menus. (Bug 12391003)
  • 8. Expanding error message display cells - similar to the ellipsis buttons this is a mechanism for expanding the viewable area containing an error message; also can be achieved using the Control Center Browser. (Bug 12391007)
  • 9. Alt+PageDn or Alt+PageUp (Or menus Alt+W->G->g and Alt+W->G->e) are used to switch between tabs of editors like the data object editor. Very occasionally and quite randomly the focus is lost when you use one of these key combinations. Can also be achieved using the Design Browser. (Bug 12391008)
  • 10. Using mnemonic keys in some editors; e.g. Alt+N, Alt+B, Alt+H do not work consistently in Operator Details dialog for Mapping Editor. For Alt+N and Alt+B the letters N and B are entered in the description field and the required navigation does not happen. (Bug 12391010)
1194.21(b) Applications shall not disrupt or disable activated features of other products that are identified as accessibility features, where those features are developed and documented according to industry standards. Applications also shall not disrupt or disable activated features of any operating system that are identified as accessibility features where the application programming interface for those accessibility features has been documented by the manufacturer of the operating system and is available to the product developer.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • Windows or other OS-level color settings are not over-ruled by product.
  • Support for Sticky Keys, FilterKeys, and ToggleKeys
1194.21(c) A well-defined on-screen indication of the current focus shall be provided that moves among interactive interface elements as the input focus changes. The focus shall be programmatically exposed so that assistive technology can track focus and focus changes.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

Focus is not always well-defined or trackable.

  • 1. navigating around all the panes of an editor and retaining focus in the correct place - accessing information displayed in the editors can be achieved using the Design Browser, or using the scripting language. (bug 12391016)
1194.21(d) Sufficient information about a user interface element including the identity, operation and state of the element shall be available to assistive technology. When an image represents a program element, the information conveyed by the image must also be available in text.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

Information conveyed by the image not always available in text.

  • Accessing full information about objects displayed in the editors can be achieved using the Design Browser, or using the scripting language. (Bug 12391018)
1194.21(e) When bitmap images are used to identify controls, status indicators, or other programmatic elements, the meaning assigned to those images shall be consistent throughout an application's performance.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • Meaningful icon/image/object identification
1194.21(f) Textual information shall be provided through operating system functions for displaying text. The minimum information that shall be made available is text content, text input caret location, and text attributes.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.Textual information is provided through standard HTML markup and controls. The browser is responsible for making operating system function calls.
1194.21(g) Applications shall not override user selected contrast and color selections and other individual display attributes.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • Windows or other OS-level color settings are not over-ruled by product
1194.21(h) When animation is displayed, the information shall be displayable in at least one non-animated presentation mode at the option of the user.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product contains no animation.
1194.21(i) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

When adding a duplicate Supporting Detail, Color Display doesn't have text associated with it. (Bug 12391039 )

1194.21(j) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a variety of color selections capable of producing a range of contrast levels shall be provided.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • Product offers single color contrast setting (high contrast)
  • contrast setting is consistent through the user session
  • Windows or other OS-level color settings are not over-ruled by product
1194.21(k) Software shall not use flashing or blinking text, objects, or other elements having a flash or blink frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • Elements that flash or blink between 2 Hz and 55 Hz
1194.21(l) When electronic forms are used, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.This capability is provided through equivalent facilitation via the scripting language interface.

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Section 1194.22 Web-based Internet Information and Applications

Criteria
Supporting Features
Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
1194.22(a) A text equivalent for every non-text element shall be provided (e.g., via "alt", "longdesc", or in element content).Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right. The product was tested for:
  • Meaningful icon/ image/ object identification
1194.22(b) Equivalent alternatives for any multimedia presentation shall be synchronized with the presentation.Not Applicable

This product has no synchronized media.

1194.22(c) Web pages shall be designed so that all information conveyed with color is also available without color, for example from context or markup.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

When adding a duplicate Supporting Detail, Color Display doesn't have text associated with it. (Bug 12391042)

1194.22(d) Documents shall be organized so they are readable without requiring an associated style sheet.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • No information is solely conveyed through the style sheet. A style sheet may always be required. Please see www.oracle.com/accessibility/standards.html
1194.22(e) Redundant text links shall be provided for each active region of a server-side image map.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

The product contains no server side image maps

1194.22(f) Client-side image maps shall be provided instead of server-side image maps except where the regions cannot be defined with an available geometric shape.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product contains no client side image maps
1194.22(g) Row and column headers shall be identified for data tables.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

The product was tested for:

  • Data tables use TH elements and SUMMARY, SCOPE attributes
1194.22(h) Markup shall be used to associate data cells and header cells for data tables that have two or more logical levels of row or column headers.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

The product was tested for:

  • Complex data tables with multiple levels of table headings or other organization of data, use the ID, HEADERS, and AXIS attributes.
1194.22(i) Frames shall be titled with text that facilitates frame identification and navigation.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
  • HTML frame identification
    • 1194.22(j) Pages shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
    • Elements that flash or blink between 2 Hz and 55 Hz
    1194.22(k) A text-only page, with equivalent information or functionality, shall be provided to make a web site comply with the provisions of this part, when compliance cannot be accomplished in any other way. The content of the text-only page shall be updated whenever the primary page changes.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

    Text–only pages are not necessary because pages have been coded to meet other applicable standards, to the extent indicated.

    1194.22(l) When pages utilize scripting languages to display content, or to create interface elements, the information provided by the script shall be identified with functional text that can be read by assistive technology.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

    Content generated by JavaScript has been coded to meet other applicable standards, to the extent indicated.

    1194.22(m) When a web page requires that an applet, plug-in or other application be present on the client system to interpret page content, the page must provide a link to a plug-in or applet that complies with §1194.21(a) through (l).Not Applicable

    This product does not require plugins.

    1194.22(n) When electronic forms are designed to be completed on-line, the form shall allow people using assistive technology to access the information, field elements, and functionality required for completion and submission of the form, including all directions and cues.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.

    This capability is provided through equivalent facilitation via the scripting language interface.

    1194.22(o) A method shall be provided that permits users to skip repetitive navigation links.Product has been developed to conform to this standard subject to the remarks on the right.The product was tested for:
    • Skipable repetitive navigation links.
    • Pages include repetitive links in the menu bars, but the keyboard shortcuts provided may be used to skip directly to the desired functional area.
    1194.22(p) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.Not Applicable

    The web interface does not contain content that automatically updates, nor does it time-out.

    Note to 1194.22: The Board interprets paragraphs (a) through (k) of this section as consistent withthe following priority 1 Checkpoints of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 (WCAG 1.0) (May 5 1999)published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium: Paragraph (a) - 1.1, (b) - 1.4,(c) - 2.1, (d) - 6.1, (e) - 1.2, (f) - 9.1, (g) - 5.1, (h) - 5.2, (i) - 12.1, (j) - 7.1, (k) - 11.4.

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    Section 1194.23 Telecommunications Products

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.23(a) Telecommunications products or systems which provide a function allowing voice communication and which do not themselves provide a TTY functionality shall provide a standard non-acoustic connection point for TTYs. Microphones shall be capable of being turned on and off to allow the user to intermix speech with TTY use.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(b) Telecommunications products which include voice communication functionality shall support all commonly used cross-manufacturer non-proprietary standard TTY signal protocols.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(c) Voice mail, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems shall be usable by TTY users with their TTYs.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(d) Voice mail, messaging, auto-attendant, and interactive voice response telecommunications systems that require a response from a user within a time interval, shall give an alert when the time interval is about to run out, and shall provide sufficient time for the user to indicate more time is required.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(e) Where provided, caller identification and similar telecommunications functions shall also be available for users of TTYs, and for users who cannot see displays.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(f) For transmitted voice signals, telecommunications products shall provide a gain adjustable up to a minimum of 20 dB. For incremental volume control, at least one intermediate step of 12 dB of gain shall be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(g) If the telecommunications product allows a user to adjust the receive volume, a function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(h) Where a telecommunications product delivers output by an audio transducer which is normally held up to the ear, a means for effective magnetic wireless coupling to hearing technologies shall be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(i) Interference to hearing technologies (including hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices) shall be reduced to the lowest possible level that allows a user of hearing technologies to utilize the telecommunications product.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(j) Products that transmit or conduct information or communication, shall pass through cross-manufacturer, non-proprietary, industry-standard codes, translation protocols, formats or other information necessary to provide the information or communication in a usable format. Technologies which use encoding, signal compression, format transformation, or similar techniques shall not remove information needed for access or shall restore it upon delivery.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(k)(1) For products which have mechanically operated controls or keys, controls and keys shall be tactilely discernible without activating the controls or keys.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(k)(2) For products which have mechanically operated controls or keys, controls do not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist to operate.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(k)(3) If key repeat is supported, the delay before repeat shall be adjustable to at least 2 seconds. Key repeat rate shall be adjustable to 2 seconds per character.Not Applicable 
    1194.23(k)(4) The status of all locking or toggle controls or keys shall be visually discernible, and discernible either through touch or sound.Not Applicable 

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    Section 1194.24 Video and Multimedia Products

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.24(a) All analog television displays 13 inches and larger, and computer equipment that includes analog television receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped with caption decoder circuitry which appropriately receives, decodes, and displays closed captions from broadcast, cable, videotape, and DVD signals. As soon as practicable, but not later than July 1, 2002, widescreen digital television (DTV) displays measuring at least 7.8 inches vertically, DTV sets with conventional displays measuring at least 13 inches vertically, and stand-alone DTV tuners, whether or not they are marketed with display screens, and computer equipment that includes DTV receiver or display circuitry, shall be equipped with caption decoder circuitry which appropriately receives, decodes, and displays closed captions from broadcast, cable, videotape, and DVD signals.Not Applicable 
    1194.24(b) Television tuners, including tuner cards for use in computers, shall be equipped with secondary audio program playback circuitry.Not Applicable 
    1194.24(c) All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency's mission, regardless of format, that contain speech or other audio information necessary for the comprehension of the content, shall be open or closed captioned.Not Applicable 
    1194.24(d) All training and informational video and multimedia productions which support the agency's mission, regardless of format, that contain visual information necessary for the comprehension of the content, shall be audio described.Not Applicable 
    1194.24(e) Display or presentation of alternate text presentation or audio descriptions shall be user-selectable unless permanent.Not Applicable 

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    Section 1194.25 Self Contained, Closed Products

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.25(a) Self contained products shall be usable by people with disabilities without requiring an end-user to attach assistive technology to the product. Personal headsets for private listening are not assistive technology.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(b) When a timed response is required, the user shall be alerted and given sufficient time to indicate more time is required.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(c) Where a product utilizes touchscreens or contact-sensitive controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).Not Applicable 
    1194.25(d) When biometric forms of user identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(e) When products provide auditory output, the audio signal shall be provided at a standard signal level through an industry standard connector that will allow for private listening. The product must provide the ability to interrupt, pause, and restart the audio at anytime.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(f) When products deliver voice output in a public area, incremental volume control shall be provided with output amplification up to a level of at least 65 dB. Where the ambient noise level of the environment is above 45 dB, a volume gain of at least 20 dB above the ambient level shall be user selectable. A function shall be provided to automatically reset the volume to the default level after every use.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(g) Color coding shall not be used as the only means of conveying information, indicating an action, prompting a response, or distinguishing a visual element.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(h) When a product permits a user to adjust color and contrast settings, a range of color selections capable of producing a variety of contrast levels shall be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(i) Products shall be designed to avoid causing the screen to flicker with a frequency greater than 2 Hz and lower than 55 Hz.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(j)(1) The position of any operable control shall be determined with respect to a vertical plane, which is 48 inches in length, centered on the operable control, and at the maximum protrusion of the product within the 48 inch length on products which are freestanding, non-portable, and intended to be used in one location and which have operable controls.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(j)(2) Where any operable control is 10 inches or less behind the reference plane, the height shall be 54 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(j)(3) Where any operable control is more than 10 inches and not more than 24 inches behind the reference plane, the height shall be 46 inches maximum and 15 inches minimum above the floor.Not Applicable 
    1194.25(j)(4) Operable controls shall not be more than 24 inches behind the reference plane.Not Applicable 

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    Section 1194.26 Desktop and Portable Computers

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.26(a) All mechanically operated controls and keys shall comply with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).Not Applicable 
    1194.26(b) If a product utilizes touchscreens or touch-operated controls, an input method shall be provided that complies with Section 1194.23 (k) (1) through (4).Not Applicable 
    1194.26(c) When biometric forms of user identification or control are used, an alternative form of identification or activation, which does not require the user to possess particular biological characteristics, shall also be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.26(d) Where provided, at least one of each type of expansion slots, ports and connectors shall comply with publicly available industry standards.Not Applicable 

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    Section 1194.31 Functional Performance Criteria

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.31(a) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user vision shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired shall be provided.YesSubject to the information provided in this document, this product has been developed to conform to the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards.
     
    1194.31(b) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require visual acuity greater than 20/70 shall be provided in audio and enlarged print output working together or independently, or support for assistive technology used by people who are visually impaired shall be provided.YesSubject to the information provided in this document, this product has been developed to conform to the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. 
    1194.31(c) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user hearing shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing shall be provided.YesSubject to the information provided in this document, this product has been developed to conform to the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. 
    1194.31(d) Where audio information is important for the use of a product, at least one mode of operation and information retrieval shall be provided in an enhanced auditory fashion, or support for assistive hearing devices shall be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.31(e) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require user speech shall be provided, or support for assistive technology used by people with disabilities shall be provided.Not Applicable 
    1194.31(f) At least one mode of operation and information retrieval that does not require fine motor control or simultaneous actions and that is operable with limited reach and strength shall be provided.YesSubject to the information provided in this document, this product has been developed to conform to the applicable technical provisions of the 508 standards. 

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    Section 1194.41 Information, Documentation and Support

    Criteria
    Supporting Features
    Remarks (e.g., definition, equivalent facilitation, scope of support provided)
    1194.41(a) Product support documentation provided to end-users shall be made available in alternate formats upon request, at no additional charge.Documentation for this product is available in accessible electronic format. 
    1194.41(b) End-users shall have access to a description of the accessibility and compatibility features of products in alternate formats or alternate methods upon request, at no additional charge.Documentation for this product is available in accessible electronic format.  
    1194.41(c) Support services for products shall accommodate the communication needs of end-users with disabilities.Oracle customers have access to electronic support through My Oracle Support or by calling Oracle Support at 1.800.223.1711. Hearing-impaired customers in the U.S. who wish to speak to an Oracle Support representative may use a telecommunications relay service (TRS). Information about the TRS is available at http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/trs.html, and a list of telephone numbers is available at https://www.fcc.gov/general/telecommunications-relay-services-directory. International hearing-impaired customers should use the TRS at +1.605.224.1837. An Oracle Support engineer will respond to technical issues according to the standard service request process.  

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    Dependent Products


    This product interacts with or is built with the other Oracle products listedin this section. Click below to view information about the accessibility ofthese dependent products. Products listed are the versions available at thetime of publication of this document; newer documents may be available that supersedethese versions.

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