Exporting a Web Service

Use this procedure to export web service metadata as an XML file in order to share it with other consultants, or to send it to support personnel. When you export a web service as an XML file, only the metadata of the web service is exported from the M3 Web Services Designer. If the receiver wants to use this metadata as a web service, then the XML file has to be imported into the M3 Web Services Designer (at the receiver’s side) and deployed to the M3 Web Services Server.

Note: Ensure that the same version of the M3 Web Services Designer is being used when exporting and importing because of possible compatibility issues.
  1. In the Web Service Repository, right-click the web service that you want to export.
  2. Select Export.

    The Browse for Folder window is displayed.

  3. Select a folder or create a new folder using the Make New Folder button.
  4. Click OK.

    The metadata of the web service is exported as an XML file to the selected folder.