Repository Explorer Components Configuration Overview

The Repository Explorer is opened by default with the Omni Designer perspective, as shown in the following image.

The Repository Explorer contains a list of all available repository services, which you can manage as required.

The Repository Explorer is structured as follows:

1. Repository Explorer toolbar, which consists of the following elements:
   • Refresh. The Refresh button is used to renew the Repository Explorer to the latest version, reflecting any changes that have been made.
   • Add Service.

     The Add Service icon is used to add a new repository server, as shown in the following image.

     

     To indicate the URL, the following fields must be provided:

     • Host. The machine name where the Repository Service is running.
     • Path. The name of the application (for example, com.iwaysoftware.omni.designer.repositoryservice).
     • Port. The port where the Repository Service is running.

     The Protocol drop-down list contains the HTTP protocol. HTTPS protocols will be added in a later release.

     You can create a service using your local machine (localhost) or a remote machine by specifying the appropriate URL and port.

   • Minimize. The Minimize icon is used to minimize the Repository Explorer viewing area.

     The Minimize icon is used to minimize the Repository Explorer viewing area.

   • Maximize. The Maximize icon is used to maximize the Repository Explorer viewing area.
2. The main Omni Designer Repository Explorer tab.