Managing Handlers

The HandlersList window displays all the handlers that are available for use with an action, target, gateway, or fixed workflow. Both system-supplied handlers (which are labeled Product in the Provider column) and any user-defined handlers that have been uploaded are listed.

You can use the HandlersList window to view information about the available handlers, including the type of handler, its class name, and whether it is supplied by WebSphere Partner Gateway or by a user. You can also import or delete a handler.

Importing a handler

To import a new handler into your environment, follow these steps:

  1. Click Hub Admin > Hub Configuration > Handlers.
  2. On the HandlersList window, click Import.
  3. For File, type the name of an XML file that represents the handler you want to import, or use the Browse button to navigate to the file.
  4. Optionally indicate whether you want the handler committed to the database. If you click Yes, the handler will be available for use. If you click No, the handler will not be available for use. The default is Yes.
  5. Optionally indicate whether you want the file to overwrite a file with the same name. If you click Yes, and the file you are uploading matches the name of an existing handler file, the existing file will be replaced by the uploaded file. You would use this feature if changes had been made to a user-supplied handler and you wanted to replace the existing handler with an updated version. The default is No.
  6. Click Upload.

After a handler file is uploaded, it appears in the list of available handlers.

Deleting a handler

To delete a handler, follow these steps:

  1. Click Hub Admin > Hub Configuration > Handlers.
  2. On the HandlersList window, click the Delete icon next to the handler you want to delete.

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