Installing the Java Emitter Template (JET) package for RAD 8.0.x

Install this package if your customization procedure uses a Java Emitter Template (JET) to generate code, for example, service modules and Java classes. JET is an Eclipse-enabled template engine for generating applications based on customizable, model-driven architecture transformations.

Note: This topic is for Rational Application Developer Version 8.0.x. JET is included in Rational Application Developer Version 8.0.x, therefore you can install by modifying extended features.

Before you begin

  • Install WebSphere Commerce Developer
  • When Rational Application Developer, you can optionally select the JET Transformation Authoring and Runtime component. To confirm if JET is installed:
    1. Open the installed packages xml file:
      • WindowsClick Start > Programs > IBM Installation Manager > View Installed Packages.
      • LinuxOpen the main menu and go to View Installed Packages.
    2. Search for the following value: JET Transformation Authoring and Runtime
      Important:
      • If this value is found, the Java Emitter Template (JET) has been successfully installed. No further installation steps are necessary.
      • If this value is not found, install the Java Emitter Template (JET).

Procedure

To install the Java Emitter Template (JET).
  1. Start the IBM Installation Manager:
    • WindowsClick Start > Programs > IBM Installation Manager > IBM Installation Manager.
    • LinuxOpen the main menu and navigate to IBM Installation Manager.
  2. Click Modify to start the Modify Packages wizard.
  3. Select the IBM Software Delivery Platform package group name and click Next.
  4. At the language selection screen, click Next. The Features selection opens.
  5. Expand IBM Rational Application Developer for WebSphere Software > Extensibility features.
  6. Select JET Transformation Authoring and Runtime
    Modify Features selection, select JET Transformation and Authoring Runtime
  7. Click Next. On the Summary page, click Modify to complete your installation changes. Click Finish to exit the Modify Packages wizard.
  8. Close the IBM Installation Manager.