Create imports

Create an import to use an existing service that is not part of the module that you are assembling.

Any one of the following steps will create an import:

• Drag an export from another module and drop it into the assembly diagram. When prompted, select the import with the required binding.

• Select Import from the palette and drop it into the assembly diagram.

• Drag an interface from the same module or a dependent library and drop it into the assembly diagram. When prompted, select the Import with No Binding or Import with Web Service Binding, depending on what you require. To use interfaces from a library, you will have to open the module with the dependency editor and add a dependency on the library. You will be prompted if the dependency has to be set. For bindings information, see topics under related tasks.

• If you are doing top-down development and have not yet generated an implementation, you can also convert a component into an import using the Convert to import action from the component's pop-up menu.

• To create an import that uses an adapter, from the Outbound Adapters folder on the assembly editor palette, select an adapter and drag it onto the canvas. Complete the fields in the wizard to generate the import.

Results

The following image shows StockQuote as an import, which means the service is being called from outside the module:

Related concepts:
Components

Related tasks:
Create exports

Related information:
Assembling services: Customer enquiry example