Define the type attribute for the build project VOB

The type attribute ZCCENV contains variables required during parameterized build processing.

About this task

There are two ways to define the ZCCENV type attribute:
  • Using the cleartool mkattype command
  • Using the DevOps Code ClearCase® Type Manager

Using the cleartool mkattype command

Procedure

To define the ZCCENV type attribute using the cleartool mkattype command, issue the following command from a command prompt:
cleartool mkattype –nc –vtype string –def \N\ZCCENV

Using the DevOps Code ClearCase Type Manager

Procedure

To define the ZCCENV type attribute using the DevOps Code ClearCase Type Manager, do these steps:
  1. To start the DevOps Code ClearCase Type Manager, click Start > All Programs > IBM Rational > IBM Rational ClearCase > Type Explorer .
  2. When Type Manager opens, select a PVOB for which you want to put the type attributes into effect and click OK.
    The type explorer opens.
  3. Double-click the attribute type.
    The DevOps Code ClearCase Type Explore opens.
  4. From the Type tab select Create.
    The Create window opens.
  5. Add in the attribute ZCCENV, type a description for it, and click OK.
    The attype:ZCCENV Properties window opens.
  6. Select the Value Type tab.
    The Type Details window opens.
  7. Select the String check box and the Enumeration check box and click OK.
  8. Optional: Repeat this process to create a SCRIPTDIR type attribute to set the build script directory.

What to do next

Next Step: Assign values to the ZCCENV type attribute