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In large models, you may want to review the systems from which you have chosen your data services, and possibly change the source system as well. This is done based on the aliases defined for each system in the portal.

Note Note

This function is useful when system aliases have been changed in the portal or when a model is ported between servers that have different aliases for the same back-end systems.

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Procedure

  1. Choose   Tools   Alias Manager  . The System Alias Manager dialog box is displayed, listing the following information:

    • Alias: alias defined for the system in the System Landscape editor of the portal

    • Used in: name of the iView containing a data service within the named system

    • Used by: name of the data service

    • System Type: type of system containing the data service

  2. Select the check boxes of the aliases you want to change, or use the Select button to:

    • Select all instances of a single alias (Select "<aliasname>" Alias)

    • Select All Aliases

    • Select None

  3. To change from one alias to a different one, click Replace. The Choose Alias dialog box is displayed. In the empty field, enter the alias of a different system defined in the portal and click OK.