Creating a new project or adding files to an existing project

A project can be thought of as a container for all files related to a particular mashup. All files needed to run the mashup are grouped with the project which has the extension .manifest.

When you create a new project, you provide high-level information including project name and author, a description and a version level.

You do not have to create a project before you create the XAML files that will be associated with it. You can assign XAML files to a project at any time.

  1. From the Designer toolbar menu, click New Project.
  2. Specify a name for the project.
  3. Specify a name that identifies what you want the mashup as a whole to do. This file will be an organizer for all other files, .xaml files, images and so on, associated with the mashup. It will be saved with the extension .manifest.
  4. After you specify project name, click Save. The Designer canvas is displayed.
  5. In the Properties tab, specify this information:
    Name
    Specify a name to the project. This is an important field. It contains the name that is used to associate all XAML files with the project and it follows the project throughout its lifecycle.
    Ensure to assign a name that is meaningful to you and others who need to use the mashup. Use alphanumeric characters only, no white spaces and no special characters. Do not include versioning information in the Name field.
    Author
    Specify your name, initials or other identifier.
    Description
    Specify a description of the project to provide quick, explanatory information.
    Version
    Specify a version level for the project. The version level must be two to four numbers. For example:
    • 1.0
    • 1.0.0
    • 1.0.0.0
    Profile
    If the mashup is deployed through LifeCycle Manager, available Infor Smart Office profile is available for selection. Advantages to having an Infor Smart Office profile associated with a mashup is that you can share URIs and strings that are available to Infor Smart Office.
    You could click Add to select an existing profile.
    You could also save a profile to a local location. By default, profiles are stored on your local machine in C:\YourDocumentRoot\XAML\profile.xml.
  6. Click Save from the File menu when you are finished selecting options. By default the .manifest project file will be stored in C:\YourDocumentRoot\XAML. You can select a different location when you save the project.

    Projects are auto-saved each time the Designer is closed or the mashup is executed from the Designer.