About the Tutorials
Who Should Use the Tutorials?
A novice can use these tutorials and experienced LANSA developers who wish to learn how to build applications with LANSA Integrator.
In order to use the tutorials, you must be able to create LANSA processes and functions using RDML & RDMLX. You should know how to edit RDML/X and how to create fields in the LANSA Repository.
How Do I Use the Tutorials?
It is recommended that you complete the Tutorials in sequence. Some processes and functions created in early tutorials are reused in later tutorials.
To allow for more than one developer to use the tutorials, all LANSA object names will be prefixed with iii. You may use any three characters, such as the initials of your name, for the iii characters. For example, if your name is John David Smith you can use the characters JDS. When asked to create a function named iiiFN01, you will create a function named JDSFN01. Always remember to replace iii with your unique 3 characters.
To check that your LANSA partition is properly set up to use the tutorials, refer to the Tutorial Installation (following).
What Partition Should I Use?
It is recommended that you use the DEM partition for the tutorial. The DEM is automatically installed with LANSA for iSeries and Visual LANSA systems. The DEM partition contains the Personnel System demonstration and all required files used by the tutorial.
If you do not use the DEM partition, you can set up another partition with the Personnel System files.
The partition you use must be RDMLX-enabled.
Tutorial Installation
In order to use the LANSA Integrator Tutorials, you must install the SET materials. Refer to the SET Guide for details about installing SET.
You must also install Studio and the User Agent. For further information, refer to Task: Install Other Features or Upgrade LANSA on Windows in the .
Some tutorials are run using JSMDIRECT which requires an installed HTTP Server. Refer to JSMDIRECT for information.
INT002 (and following tutorials) use a LANSA templates JSMXSKEL and BBJSMXCMD. These are not shipped with LANSA and you must create them. Instructions for doing so and the necessary code are supplied in Create RDMLX Templates.
How Many Developers Can Use the Training?
There is no limit on the number of developers who may use the training at the same time. However, it is important that each developer has a unique identifier for their work.
In the tutorial, each developer will use an object prefix iii that can be based on your initials or could be assigned by a system coordinator.
Structure of the exercises
- The first steps in an exercise will provide very precise descriptions of the tasks to be performed. As the steps and course progresses, the instructions will become much more general.
- Check off each step in the exercise as you complete it.
- Be very careful when you enter the names of the different files and processes.
- Complete only the requested tasks.
Your Feedback
- Your feedback regarding these tutorials will help us improve the overall quality of the LANSA documentation and training. Please email your comments to [email protected]