An import data set contains an XML representation of the
objects to be installed by an add-on.
The import data set must be created before the add-on that
references it is created.
To create an import data set:
- Using IBM® Administration Console for Content
Platform Engine,
create an object store.
- If the add-on to be created depends on add-ons that currently
exist, then install the prerequisite add-ons into the object store
where the metadata and data for the new add-on will be created.
- Define the classes, objects, and properties that form the
add-on.
- Using IBM
FileNet® Deployment Manager,
create an export manifest that specifies the add-on metadata that you
created in the previous step.
- Using ImpExpCmdTool, run the export operation on the export
manifest that you created in the previous step. This operation
creates the import data set, which is imported into the add-on when
it is created.
An add-on must contain only new metadata or modifications
to existing required metadata. Before you create the add-on, ensure
that the import data set does not include any assets that are not
intended to be part of the new add-on. If necessary, edit the import data
set. For example, remove property templates, class definitions, and
property definitions that are not applicable to the new add-on. Also,
remove the following tags from every class definition stanza: Creator,
LastModifier, DateCreated, DateLastModified, Owner.