Shared Data application object

The Shared Data application object is used in rules to share complex data between web applications and HCL WebSphere Portal in a user's session.

Use the table to learn more about the Shared Data application object.

Description	Shared Data application object
Type of data stored	Any type of data.
Location of stored data	Encoded in all portal URLs.
Duration of storage	Data is tied to a user's session and is available only for the user's session.
Supported user types	This object is only used to store data for users with an active session.

Note: The Public Render Parameters application object is also used in rules to share data between portal web applications. Use the Public Render Parameters application object, instead of the Shared Data application object, when we are sharing string data that is not restricted to a user's session.

• Create a visibility rule to track your order history Learn more about the Shared Data application object through an example.