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Importing files from the file system into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit
You can import files from the file system into the WebSphere® Message Broker Toolkit by using the Import wizard, by dragging, or by copying.
Use one of the following options to import files for use by your selected message set project:
You can then select the imported file in the New Message Definition File wizard to create a message definition that is based on the contents of this file.
Using the Import wizard
Use the Import wizard to import all the files, or a selection of files, from the specified source.
To import files using the Import wizard:
The files that you selected are imported and are shown in the Broker Development view under the project folder that you selected.
Dragging and dropping
You can use the drag-and-drop method to import files from your file system into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit. Drag the resources that you are importing to the exact location in the Broker Development view where you want the resources to be. Do not drag them onto a blank area in the Broker Development view.
To import files by dragging:
- In your file system, locate the file or folder that you want to import into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.
- Drag the file or folder to a specific location in the Broker Development view. When you are dragging resources into the Broker Development view, the project or folder into which you are trying to drop the resource is selected.
- Ensure that the file or folder is copied into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.
Copying and pasting
You can use the copy and paste function of your operating system as a method of importing a file system into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.
To import files by copying and pasting:
- Locate the file or directory that you want to import into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.
- Using the copy and paste function in the operating system, copy the file or directory to your system clipboard.
- Select the destination for the file or directory in the Broker Development view.
- From the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit menu, click .
The files or directories are copied into the WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit, and placed into the location that you selected.