Postfix

Because the import/export allows communication between Repositories and the ITP/MDK Repository keeps track of the origin of objects, Repositories must be identified. This is done internally by a unique number and in the GUI by an identification mark or word. This identification mark or word will be used as a postfix to revision numbers wherever a revision is listed.

The postfix must be set by the administrator, by means of the Installation properties dialog under the Action menu. It can be a word of up to eleven positions but typically it is a code with a limited number of characters like "dev", for a development ITP/MDK Repository, or "prod" for a production ITP/MDK Repository. We advise to use a short code because the postfix is also used in the tree view, where space is limited, to show the origin of imported objects.

Note

If this postfix is not set the first export attempt will trigger an error prompting to set the postfix.

Besides the short postfix, a longer representation of the role of the ITP/MDK Repository can also be entered, e.g., Development or Production. This entry will be shown in the status bar of the main ITP/MDK Repository Client window. To further enhance the awareness of the user regarding the ITP/MDK Repository he is working with, optionally a color for that part of the status bar can be given. This makes it possible to e.g., clearly signal the production ITP/MDK Repository by means of a red field in the status bar, thereby slimming the chance of accidentally making a change there that was intended for the development ITP/MDK Repository.