MultiSite API Functions


You can use API functions in hooks and external applications to determine whether you are working with a replicated database and whether your current replica masters the record or object you want to modify.

Table 10 describes three API methods you can use with MultiSite. For a complete list of API commands, see the API Reference for Rational ClearQuest.

Table 10 MultiSite API Functions
API method
Associated object
What it does
SiteHasMastership
Entity
Workspace
User
Returns a value that indicates which replica masters a record, Workspace item, user or group
GetSiteExtendedName
Entity
Workspace
User
Returns the value of the ratl_keysite name, which helps you determine which records, users or groups have naming conflicts and must be renamed
GetLocalReplica
Session object
Lists replica information. You can use this method to determine whether the database you are working with is a replica.