To create an impromptu export of LANSA Composer definitions, perform the following steps:
1. Expand Deployment in the Navigator and click Export.
2. You can choose to export LANSA Composer definitions specified by an existing Export list. To do so, type the name of the Export List or use the prompter button (…) to select one from a list.
When you select an Export list, the selection specifications are changed according to the contents of the Export list. You can still change the selections before performing the export, if desired.
3. If you do not wish to use an Export list, leave the Export List name blank (or clear it if necessary).
4. In the remainder of the Export window, you can specify search criteria and select specific items to be included in or excluded from the export in one or more of the six sections shown. This is done in the same way as when you define an Export List. For more information, refer to:
5. If necessary , click the Options button to change options affecting the export in the Export and Import Options window. For details, refer to Export and Import Options.
6. When you have completed your selections, click the Export button. The Export To window is displayed.
7. Enter the file name for the exported definitions in the File name box.
If necessary, navigate to the folder in which you want to save the export file and click the Save button. LANSA Composer exports the definitions to the file and location specified.
8. When the export is completed, LANSA Composer shows the Export Log which provides a detailed record of the export operation including any warnings or errors that may have been generated.
You can display or print logs for any or all completed export operations at any time by clicking the History tab.
From the History tab, you can also print an Export Manifest that lists all exported items along with their last-changed dates, times and users. This can be used to compare with last-changed details shown in LANSA Composer for selected items on their Audit tab.
Refer to Deployment Considerations for other tasks you may have to complete to successfully deploy a LANSA Composer solution.