Creating a New Library Cache Area

To create a new library cache area:

1. Log in to the Dimensions Administration Console.

2. Go to Distributed Development > Areas & Deployment > Area Definitions. The Area Definitions page open.

3. Click the New icon, and select Library cache area. The New Library Cache Area dialog box opens:

4. Fill out the fields as follows:

   • ID. The identifier for the build area.

   • Description. A description for the build area.

   • Network Node. The name of the machine that Dimensions CM is to use when executing the build.

   • Directory. The name of the directory that Dimensions CM is to use as the base directory. Relative path names are evaluated based on this directory.

   • Node User ID. The user ID that Dimensions CM is to use when running the build.

     NOTE  On Windows 200x platforms, the user should have administrator privileges. On Windows XP, or on UNIX, USS, or MVS, administrator privileges are not required. 

   • Node Password. The user password that Dimensions CM is to use when executing the build.

     NOTE  Not required if you are using a credential set.

   • Area Owner. The user ID that has permission to edit the build area.

   • Is this area currently offline. If selected, this option causes the area to be excluded from file transfer operations. (You might want to do this to avoid overwriting a specific directory.)

5. When you have finished, click OK. A Results dialog box briefly confirms the creation of the new area. The new area also appears in the File Areas List.