Distributions are designed to permit the notification of individuals inside and outside of the application itself. A distribution is similar to an email alias. Building these sorts of distributions lists within WebSphere Product Center makes it possible to reach people outside of WebSphere Product Center.
The Routing Console displays all of the previously created distributions stored within WebSphere Product Center. From here, a user can modify or delete any current distributions and create new distributions or distribution group. A distribution group is simply a named group of previously built distributions.
A catalog, once exported, can be sent out to multiple destinations for purposes of approval and/or verification. The distribution component of exports allows a user to select the destinations to where the catalog is to be sent. The catalog can be sent out in the form of an email (in the body of the email) or ftp. Essentially, a distribution is also referred to as the destination mode.
Create New Distribution
To create a new distribution, do the following:
- Click Collaboration Manager > Routing > Routing Console, the Routing Console interface appears.
- Click the New Distribution button. The "Distribution" wizard appears. Complete each step of the wizard.
1. Distribution Name - Enter a name for the distribution and click Next.
2. Select Distribution type - Choose a distribution type and click Next. Select from one of the following choices:
- Ariba catalog upload
- Custom
- FTP
- Post
3. Distribution Mode - Depending on the distribution type selected, enter the required information as needed. Click Save to store the distribution settings.
Create Routing Group
- Click Collaboration Manager > Routing > Routing Console, the Routing Console interface appears.
- Click the New Distribution Group button. The "Distribution Group" table appears. Complete each step of the wizard.
2. Enter a name for the distribution in the Group Name field.
3. Select a distribution names from the available list of distributions and click add or remove to create the group.
4. Click Save to store the distribution group setting. The new distribution group appears in the Routing Console.
Delete Distribution
- To delete a distribution or distribution group from the Routing Console, click on the delete button next to the name of a distribution or distribution group.