Adding data source schema

Templates operate with data schemas, not with actual data sources. You can add a data source schema to an open template.

Before you begin

You can use the Schema Discovery feature to create a data source schema and then add it to the template.

Procedure

  1. Choose one of the following methods to open the Add data source schema wizard:
    • In Document Studio, click Data > Add Data Source Schema.
    • In the Outline view, click Data Source Schemas > Insert > Data Source Schema.
    • In the Data Source Schemas view, click the Add data source schema icon Add data source schema icon.
  2. In the Add data source schema welcome window, click Next.
  3. Select a data source schema:
    1. In Schema type, select the type of the schema from the list. You can select one of the following data sources:
      • Generic XML
      • REST
      • REST v2
      • Rational DOORS
      • Rational DOORS structure
      • IBM Rational Tau
    2. In Schema file field, click Browse to select the path for the schema file. The schema can be on the local file system or can be a URI that is accessible from the computer. You must provide a full path.
      Tip: To construct a specific resource type schema, open your data source schema and from the .xml file take the URI for a particular resource. Then, add metadata=schema to the end of the URI. Examples:
      • http://server:port/fp/resources/workspaces/4/modules/1/elements/?metadata=schema
      • https://server:port/jazz/rpt/repository/workitem?metadata=schema

      To ensure that you are receiving a complete list of returns from a Rational Quality Manager feed data source, you must set the schema type as Generic XML and add ?abbreviate=false to the end of the URI. Example: https://rqmserver:9443/qm/service/com.ibm.rqm.integration.service.IIntegrationService/resources/JKE Banking (Quality Management)/testcase?abbreviate=false

    3. In the Data Source ID field, type a name for the data source in the template. For example, DOORS 1.
    4. Click Next.
  4. In the Summary window, review the information and click Finish.

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