Configuring System Options

Six system options can be configured from the Actions menu in the Asset Editor.

Configure Acceptable Value Lists

Defines/identifies the single- and multiple-selection lists used as metadata elements in asset displays.

This procedure is performed in the Asset Editor.

1. Select Configure Acceptable Value Lists from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Acceptable Value Lists pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Add Acceptable Value List pop-up opens.
3. Enter an appropriate name in the List Name text box.
4. Enter an appropriate list item name in the text box next to the Add button.
5. Click Add.
6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 as necessary to add addtional list items.
7. When finished, click OK.
   
   The new list appears in the Configure Acceptable Value Lists pop-up.
8. To edit any Acceptable Value List, select the list from the Configure Acceptable Value Lists pop-up.
9. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Acceptable Value List pop-up opens. (Same form as the Add Acceptable Value List pop-up.)
10. Make changes as nececssary.
11. Click OK.

Configure Categorizations

Categorizations determine how assets are organized and viewed. They can also be applied in a similar fashion to projects.

This procedure is performed in the Asset Editor.

1. Select Configure Categorizations from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Categorizations pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Add Categorizations pop-up opens.
3. Enter the appropriate information in each of the text boxes.
4. Make the appropriate selection in the Mutually exclusive assignment? checkbox.
5. Make the appropriate selection in the Assignable to projects? checkbox.
6. Click Add to add sub-categorizations.
7. When finished, click OK.
   
   The new categorization appears in the Configure Categorizations pop-up.
8. To edit any Categorization, locate it in the list in the Configure Categorizations pop-up.
9. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Categorization pop-up opens. (Same form as the Add Categorizations pop-up.)
10. Make changes as nececssary.
11. Click OK.

Configure Relationships

Relationships define the connection, interaction, or interdependence between assets. If so configured, assets subject to a specific relationship to an asset that has been selected for use (that is, the Use - Download button has been clicked) may also be downloaded.

This procedure is performed in the Asset Editor.

1. Select Configure Relationships from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Relationships pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Add Relationships pop-up opens.
3. Enter the appropriate information in each of the text boxes.
4. Make the appropriate selection in the Direction drop-down.
   
   The selected direction determines the information displayed in the Target Asset. . .Source Asset box. For instance, in a one-way relationship, the target is dependent on the source. In a two-way relationship, the target and source are interdependent. Two-way -- order matters describes the relationship between sequential versions of an asset, i.e., the relationship between Asset v0.90 and Asset v1.0.
5. Make the appropriate selection in the Show other assets with this relationship when an asset is used? checkbox.
6. When finished, click OK.
7. To edit any Relationship, locate it in the list in the Configure Relationships pop-up.
8. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Relationships pop-up opens. (Same form as the Add Relationship pop-up.)
9. Make changes as nececssary.
10. Click OK.

Configure Rejection Reasons

Determines the selection of Rejection Reasons available to users who reject previously used/downloaded assets. Rejection Reasons provide valuable local community feedback on assets.

This procedure is performed in the Asset Editor.

1. Select Configure Rejection Reasons from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Rejection Reasons pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Edit Reject Reasons pop-up opens.
3. Enter the appropriate text in the Rejection Reason text box.
4. When finished, click OK.
5. To edit any Reject Reason, locate it in the list in the Configure Rejection Reasons pop-up.
6. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Reject Reasons pop-up opens.
7. Make changes as nececssary.
8. Click OK.

Configure Artifact Stores

Determines where the files relevant to assets in Aqualogic Enterprise Repository are stored.

1. Select Configure Artifact Stores from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Artifact Stores pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Create a new Artifact Store pop-up opens.
3. Enter a name for the repository.
4. In the Type list, select a type for the repository.
   
   
   • Default Types:
     
     
     • FTP
       Accesses files on an FTP server
     • HTTP
       Accesses files on a Web server
     • HTTPS
       Accesses files on a secure Web server
     • UNC
       Accesses files using a Windows or Samba share
     • Raw URI
       Access files via a raw URI.
   • Depending on the integration options included in your installation of AquaLogic Enterprise Repository , one or more of the following types may be available:
     
     
     • PVCS
       Accesses the PVCS source control management system
     • ChangeMan DS
       Accesses the ChangeMan DS source control management system
     • ClearCase
       Accesses the ClearCase source control management system
     • CVS
       Accesses the CVS source control management system
     • FileStores
       Accesses the ClearCase or other SCM control management system
     • ClearQuest
       Accesses the ClearQuest defect tracking system
5. Enter a hostname and path for the server.
6. Optional: Enter a username and password.
   
   Exercising this option enables automatic Repository login.
7. When finished, click OK.
8. To edit any Artifact Store, locate it in the list in the Configure Artifact Stores pop-up.
9. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Artifact Store pop-up opens. (Same form as the Create a new Artifact Store pop-up.)
10. Make changes as nececssary.
11. Click OK.

Configure Vendors

Defines/identifies vendors providing assets to the repository.

This procedure is performed in the Asset Editor.

1. Select Configure Vendors from the Actions menu.
   
   The Configure Vendors pop-up opens.
2. Click Add.
   
   The Add Vendor Name pop-up opens.
3. Enter the appropriate information in the Name text box.
4. When finished, click OK.
5. To edit any Vendor, locate it in the list in the Configure Vendors pop-up.
6. Click Edit.
   
   The Edit Vendor Name pop-up opens. (Same form as the Add Vendor Name pop-up.)
7. Make changes as nececssary.
8. Click OK.