Creating a data service for an Image component

The first task in using an IDM-based image file is to create the data service for the Image component that is to be used to display the image.

To create the data service for an IDM-based Image component, use this procedure:

  1. Place an Image component in the Flexbox that is to display the image.
  2. Select the Image component and then click Manage Data Services.
  3. In the Project Data Services dialog box, click + Add Data Service.
  4. From the drop-down list, select Create from Wizard.
  5. In the Create from Wizard dialog box, from the Select Source drop-down list, select ION API.
  6. Click Next.
  7. From the Suite drop-down list, select Infor Document Management.
  8. In Search field, type: search
  9. Click the Search button.
  10. From the list of results that displays, select Search for items (by string).
  11. Click Next.
  12. In the Create Data Service dialog box, verify that GET is the selected Http Method.
    Leave everything else unchanged for now.
  13. Click Next.
  14. On the Output Parameters page, leave everything unchanged for now.
  15. Click Next.
  16. On the Name & Description page, provide a Name for the data service and, optionally, a Description.
  17. Click Next.
  18. On the Summary (last) page, review your settings and click Finish.
  19. Verify that the data service has been created and then click Close.
You must now obtain the code that will retrieve the image file from the IDM.
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