Use the following procedures to create a TIP data source project. If you have not already done so, review the following topics before performing the procedures:
Procedure 1 (Optional) - Mapping a Drive to the OS 2200 Server
The COBOL source files and optional FLDP files that are the input to the DPS Import Form Library Dialog or the OS 2200 COBOL Data Source Wizard can be on a disk on an OS 2200 server or on the PC containing the ClearPath ePortal Developer software. Use Common Internet File System (CIFS) to map to a share on an OS 2200 server when the source files reside on the OS 2200 server. Refer to CIFS for ClearPath OS 2200 User, Programmer, and Administrator Reference Manual.
Procedure 2 - Creating a Project
On the File menu, point to New, and click Project.
In the Create a new project dialog box, do the following:
Notes:
Select C# or All Languages from the Language list.
Select Windows or All Platforms from the Platform list.
The ePortal templates are not displayed if other values are selected.
Select ePortal Data Source from the Project Type list.
The ePortal Data Source templates are displayed.
Do any one of the following to select the template:
From the templates list, select OS 2200 TIP Data Source, and then click Next.
Enter OS 2200 TIP Data Source in the search option, select the template from the search result, and then click Next.
In the Project name box, type a name for the project. The name must be a valid C# name.
Note: The project name should not contain any special characters.
In the Location box, identify the path to the location where the project should be saved.
(Optional) In the Framework box, select the desired .NET Framework version from the list. For information on selecting the .NET version, refer to Multi-Targeting Issues.
Note: If you do not select a desired Framework, a default Framework version is selected.
Click Create. The project appears in the Solution Explorer.
Procedure 3 (Optional) – Set Project Properties
Open the solution explorer window.
Right-click the Data Source project name and select Properties. The Data Source Project Property Pages Dialog box opens.
Procedure 4 - Creating Server Messages
To create server messages from your TIP application:
Open the Solution Explorer window.
Proceed as follows:
For a DPS application, right-click the data source project and click Import DPS Form Library....
The OS 2200 TIP Configuration Dialog opens if this is the first import.
Next, the DPS Import Form Library Dialog appears.
For a non-DPS application, right-click the data source project and click Add COBOL Records....
The OS 2200 TIP Configuration Dialog opens if this is the first import.
Next, the OS 2200 COBOL Data Source Wizard opens.
Procedure 5 (Optional) – Next Steps
Creating client messages is optional, since ePortal automatically creates a client message for each server message by default. Refer to Data Source Project Property Pages Dialog. If client messages must be created or modified, and orchestration done, start the process by going to Understanding Client Messages.
Otherwise, go to Getting Ready to Build a New Presentation Project.