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Use this procedure to create new Dictionary development components (DCs) or to convert existing Dictionary projects to Dictionary DCs.

In the SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio, there are two types of development projects for Java Dictionary objects:

  • Component-based projects

    Component-based projects are development projects that require you to split the project into several projects and have a team of several developers working on each project. In contrast to local projects, these are development component projects, that is, a Dictionary project is identified using a Dictionary DC.

    For more information, see Creating Development Components.

  • Local projects (Deprecated)

    You cannot create new local Dictionary projects. However, you can import existing Dictionary projects in the Developer Studio and convert them to Dictionary DCs.

Prerequisites

You have opened the Dictionary perspective in the SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio.

Procedure

Creating New Dictionary Development Components

  1. Choose the New (New) pushbutton.

  2. Select   Dictionary   Dictionary Development Component  , then choose Next.

  3. Select a location for your new DC (for example,   LocalDevelopment   MyComponents  ), then choose Next.

  4. Specify a Name for your DC.

    For more information about DC names, see Naming.

    Caution Caution

    You cannot change the name of a DC at a later time.

    End of the caution.

  5. If necessary, specify additional details for the DC.

  6. Choose Next, then choose Finish.

    The SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio creates the Dictionary DC and displays it in the Dictionary Explorer.

Converting Dictionary Projects to Dictionary Development Components

  1. Import your Dictionary project from the file system.

    1. Choose   File   Import  .

    2. Select   General   Existing Projects into Workspace  , then choose Next.

    3. Choose Browse, then select the directory that contains your Dictionary project.

    4. Select the Dictionary project you want to import.

    5. (Optional) Select the Copy projects into workspace checkbox.

    6. Choose Finish.

  2. Convert the Dictionary project to a Dictionary DC.

    1. In the context menu of the project in the Dictionary Explorer, choose   Development Component   Convert Project to Development Component  .

    2. Select a location for your new DC (for example,   LocalDevelopment   MyComponents  ), then choose Next.

    3. If necessary, select the project you want to convert.

    4. If necessary, specify additional details for the DC to be created.

    5. Choose Finish.

      The SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio converts the local Dictionary project to a Dictionary DC project. The name of the DC project is the same as the name of the local project.

      Note Note

      You can import and convert several local Dictionary projects at a time.

      End of the note.