Configuring a variable in a document specification

When an Rational® DOORS® data source is present in a document template, you must define the properties for the data source. The Rational DOORS view listed in the document specification defines a filtered and sorted subset of data to use in the generated output.

Before you begin

For more information about how user names and passwords are stored, see Security considerations for IBM® Rational Publishing Engine.

Procedure

  1. In the Document Specification view, expand Templates > Variables.
  2. Right-click a variable and select a configuration option:
    • If there is configuration layer metadata for the variable, click Configure using metadata.
      1. If authentication is required for the variable specified in the configuration layer metadata, a window opens where you can enter your user name, password, and authentication type. Click OK.
      2. Select the value to use from the configuration layer and click OK.

        After selecting a value from the configuration layer, the variable is configured and you are not required to complete the remainder of this task.

    • If there is not configuration layer metadata for the variable, click outside of the menu to configure the variable in the Properties view.
      1. Select the variable.
      2. In the Properties view, enter a value to configure the data source. The variable is considered configured when a value or a default value is entered.
  3. Save the changes.

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