Start from a tree view window and right-click on the component
for which you want to modify the InstallableComponentDescriptorPolicy.xml
file (or the ComponentDescriptor.xml file if the component is
not installable). In the example below, the HelloWorldUser_im
component was clicked. Choose the "Open Descriptor"
option.
The XML policy file will be displayed in the editor.
This is similar to using the oweditcd.bat/.csh and owediticd.bat/.csh
files located in the bin/ directory. If you'd like to know more
about
Installable Component Descriptors, see the Developing
Components trail, specifically, the Packaging
Your Component page.
Save and Re-resolve. When debugging your components, you
may find yourself frequently changing field values in your InstallableComponentDescriptorPolicy.xml
files. For ease in debugging, Openwings now allows you to edit
ICDs on the fly. After opening an ICD in the Explorer as shown
above, modify one or more fields and then click "Save and
Re-resolve". The install service will re-resolve the descriptor,
allowing you to avoid uninstalling and reinstalling the component.
Print. A Print button is also available if you want to
output the ICD to human-readable hard copy.
When you are finished, close the editor window.
Next: Component
Properties
