3.3 Check for Updates Wizard

Use to browse, download, and install global ODI objects. ODI objects are made available for distribution by Oracle and by ODI users in separate Update Centers. Each ODI object is packaged into an update bundle and placed in an Update Center.

Note:

Only global user-functions, global KMs, and custom mapping components can be obtained using the Check for Updates wizard.

The Check for Updates wizard has the following steps:

3.3.1 Step 1: Select update source

Use to select the source that has the required updates.

Properties Description
Search Update Centers Select to search for Update Centers. By default, this is selected.
Note: An internet connection is required for web-based Update Centers.
Proxy Settings Click to define the proxy settings for your internet connection.
Note: If you are unable to connect to the internet, an "Unable to Connect Dialog" is displayed. You must verify the proxy settings in this dialog and retry.
Add Click to add additional file-based or web-based Update Centers.
Remove Click to remove the selected Update Center.
Note: Only newly added Update Centers can be removed.
Edit Click to edit the selected Update Center.
File Name Enter or browse to the location of the downloaded ODI object that you want to install.

3.3.2 Step 2: Select updates to install

Use to select the ODI objects that you want to install.

Properties Description
Available Updates Select the ODI object to be installed.
Search Enter the name or a part of the name of the ODI object to reduce the number of ODI objects displayed in this list.
Show Upgrades Only Select to view newer versions of the ODI object that you have already installed.
Available Updates Tree List of available ODI objects.
Information Pane Information regarding the selected ODI object.
Expand All Click to expand the list of ODI objects.
Collapse All Click to collapse the list of ODI objects.

3.3.3 Step 3: View download progress

Use to transfer the selected ODI objects.

Click Stop to cancel the process.

3.3.4 Step 4: View summary

Use to view a summary of the downloaded ODI objects

Click Finish to start the installation.

Note:

After importing a Global KM or user-function, you must click Refresh to see it in the Designer navigator. After importing a Custom Mapping Component, you must exit and restart ODI to see it in the mapping components palette, if a mapping has already been opened in the current ODI session.

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