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Create the module

You create the module in IBM Integration Designer. The module allows you to define business objects used by the project.

Start the external service wizard and follow this procedure to create a module.


Procedure

  1. If IBM Integration Designer is not currently running, start it now.

    1. Click Start > Programs > IBM > IBM Integration Designer > IBM Integration Designer 8.0.

    2. If you are prompted to specify a workspace, either accept the default value or select another workspace.

      The workspace is a directory where IBM Integration Designer stores your project.

    3. Optional: When the IBM Integration Designer window is displayed, click Go to the Business Integration perspective.
  2. Right-click inside the Business Integration section of the IBM Integration Designer window. Click New > Module.

    Figure 1. Business Integration section of the window

  3. Type a new Module Name in the New Module window. Leave the other options (Use default location and Open module assembly diagram) checked.

  4. Click Finish.


Results

A new module is listed in the Business Integration window.


What to do next

Create a project, which is used to organize the files associated with the adapter.

Configure the module for deployment


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