Requirements
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An iGrafx Platform with the active license module
API -
A user with Server Role permissions to Access the REST API and Repository role permissions to Create and Manage Repositories (see Roles and Permissions)
Step by Step Instructions
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Open the REST API documentation in your Platform
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Navigate to Administration -> Repository Management -> Register Repository
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Use the REST API endpoint:
/api/repositories/register -
Enter the users credentials for authentication
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Enter the repository name, shortname, and description in the respective fields.
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Adjust the respective fields (see below if you are not sure) and send the following request body:
{
"databaseName": "YOUR_REPOSITORY_DATABASE",
"databasePassword": "YOUR_DB_PASSWORD",
"databaseUsername": "YOUR_DB_USER",
"hostname": "YOUR_DB_HOSTNAME",
"port": 1433,
"databaseType": "MSSQL",
"tablePrefix": ""
}
If you plan to register a repository that is currently registered elsewhere, you can find the required database information in your platform under Administration → Repositories , then click your repository's name and open the Database tab:
Alternatively, if you do not have the connection information, your IT team can provide you with the necessary data.