Oracle Application Server 10.1.3.4, User Manual

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Modeling Interactions for OracleAS Adapter for IMS/DB
Installing and Configuring the OracleAS Adapter for IMS/DB 2-25
Importing Metadata for the IMS/DB Data Source
Oracle Connect requires metadata describing the IMS/DB data source records and the
fields in these records. Use the Import Metadata procedure in Oracle Studio Design
perspective to import metadata for the IMS/DB data source from DBD, COBOL
copybooks and PSB files, which describe the data.
The following information is needed during the import procedure:
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DBD files: These files are copied to the computer running Oracle Studio as part of
the import procedure.
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COBOL copybooks: These copybooks are copied to the computer running Oracle
Studio as part of the import procedure.
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PSB file: This file is copied to the computer running Oracle Studio as part of the
import procedure.
The metadata import procedure is has the following steps:
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Selecting the Imput Files
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Applying Filters
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Selecting Tables
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Matching DBD to COBOL
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Import Manipulation
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Metadata Model Selection
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Import the Metadata
Selecting the Imput Files
1.
From the Start menu, select, Programs , Oracle , and then select Studio .
2.
In the Configuration view, expand the computer defined in "Setting Up the IBM
z/OS Platform in Oracle Studio" .
3.
Expand Bindings . The binding configurations available on this computer are
listed.
4.
Expand NAV binding.
5.
Expand Data sources .
6.
Right-click the IMS/DB data source defined in Setting Up the IMS/DB Data
Source .
7.
Select Show in Metadata View , to open the Metadata tab, with the IMS/DB data
source displayed under the data sources list.
8.
Right-click the IMS/DB data source and select New Import .
The New Import screen is displayed.
9.
Enter a name for the import. The name can contain letters and numbers and the
underscore character only.
All parent columns Select this for virtual views to include all the columns in the
parent record. This parameter is valid only if you are using
virtual array views.
Table 2–12 (Cont.) Data Source Advanced Configuration
Field Description