What is the purpose of a test object map in Rational Functional Tester?

What is the purpose of a test object map in Rational Functional Tester?

- At the time of recording the script, the test object map is created, while the application is under test.

- Test Object Map provides a brisk way for adding objects to a particular script.

- Test Object Map provides the list of test objects that are available in the application.

- A new Test Object Map can be created by basing on existing map or by adding the required objects.

- A TOM contains certain properties for every object.

- Recognition information can be updated, thus scripts which are using the object map are able to share the information.