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IBM ClearQuest 10.0.9
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  2. Welcome
  3. Developing

    Learn how to develop schemas by using the Rational® ClearQuest® Designer.

  4. Developing Schemas

    You can develop or modify schemas with the Rational® ClearQuest® Designer.

  5. Importing and exporting data

    This topic describes how to import and export data between Rational® ClearQuest® databases, and how to import data into a Rational ClearQuest database from another defect tracking system.

  6. Importing data into Rational® ClearQuest®

    This topic provides an overview of the steps required to import data into Rational® ClearQuest® Web client.
  • IBM ClearQuest 10.0.9
  • Overview

    Learn general information about the product.

  • Installing

    Learn how to install the product.

  • Upgrading and migrating

    Learn how to upgrade and migrate data for the product.

  • Administering

    Learn how to administer the product.

  • Reporting

    Learn how to generate reports for the product.

  • Developing

    Learn how to develop schemas by using the Rational® ClearQuest® Designer.

    • Developing Schemas

      You can develop or modify schemas with the Rational® ClearQuest® Designer.

      • Understanding the functions of the Rational® ClearQuest® schema developer

        This topic provides an overview of the tasks typically performed by a schema developer.

      • Overview of the Rational® ClearQuest® Designer interface

        The Rational® ClearQuest® Designer includes several different windows, or views, that you will use to perform your schema development tasks.

      • Rational® ClearQuest® schemas

        This topic explains the concept of a Rational® ClearQuest® schema.

      • Customizing a schema

        To modify how change requests are handled, you need to use the Designer to customize the records and fields of a schema.

      • Schemas and packages

        This topic explains the concept of using schemas and packages in Rational® ClearQuest®.

      • Packages and integrations

        This topic explains the concepts of Rational® ClearQuest® packages and integrations.

      • Test Management and Requests

        You can use the ClearQuest® TestManagement and Requests feature to create and track test plans and add approval processes to the record.

      • Working with Forms

        You must create a record form for each record type in your schema. You can also define a submit form for each record type.

      • Creating a security model

        This topic provides an overview of the process to create a security model.

      • Using hooks to customize your workflow

        This topic provides guidelines for using hooks to implement your workflow.

      • Record locking

        When multiple users attempt to simultaneously update a record, the database locking model ensures that the update from each user succeeds as a unit, but each update overwrites the previous update.

      • Customizing the Web

        The Designer provides many ways to customize the underlying schema and functionality that the Rational® ClearQuest® Web client accesses.

      • Rational® ClearQuest® email

        This topic provides a description of the supported Rational® ClearQuest® Web client email features.

      • Importing and exporting data

        This topic describes how to import and export data between Rational® ClearQuest® databases, and how to import data into a Rational ClearQuest database from another defect tracking system.

        • Overview of importing and exporting data

          Using the Import and Export wizards, you can move data such as records, history, and attachments from other change request systems and between Rational® ClearQuest® databases.

        • Adding and removing code page headers from exported files

          You can use the cpheader command to add and remove data code page header information to and from exported queries, charts, reports, report formats, and form files created by using the original Rational® ClearQuest® Web client Designer.

        • Starting the import process

          This topic explains the process for exporting and importing data in Rational® ClearQuest® Web client.

        • Testing the import process

          This topic provides an overview of the steps you should follow to test the import process.

        • Creating an import schema

          Before you can import data into a Rational® ClearQuest® database, you must create an import schema or modify an existing schema to support the data to be imported.

        • Creating a database for imported data

          Before importing data into a Rational® ClearQuest® database, you must create a user database to hold the imported data and associate this database with the import schema.

        • Creating a Rational® ClearQuest® import file

          If you are exporting data from an existing Rational® ClearQuest® database, you can use the Export feature to create the import file.

        • Configuring the Import Tool

          You can customize the behavior of the Import Tool with the Import Tool preference page.

        • Exporting data

          You can export data from a Rational® ClearQuest® database.

        • Importing data into Rational® ClearQuest®

          This topic provides an overview of the steps required to import data into Rational® ClearQuest® Web client.

          • Importing records

            You can import one record type at a time, including the history and attachment information for that record type.

          • Importing duplicate records

            This topic provides guidelines for importing duplicate records.

          • Recovering from import errors

            This topic provides information about how to recover from errors that occur during an import operation.

          • Updating existing records

            This topic provides guidelines for using the Import wizard to make changes to existing records.

  • Managing change and releases

    Learn how to manage change and release in the product.

  • Integrating

    You can integrate Rational® ClearQuest® with other software by adding packages to existing schema.

  • Extending product function

    Learn how to extend the product.

  • Reference

    Review reference information for the product.

  • Tutorials
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Importing data into Rational® ClearQuest®

This topic provides an overview of the steps required to import data into Rational® ClearQuest® Web client.

Before importing Rational® ClearQuest® data into a database, you must complete these tasks:

  • Configuring the Import Tool
  • Creating an import schema
  • Creating a database for imported data
  • Creating a Rational® ClearQuest® import file or Exporting data from Rational® ClearQuest®
  • Importing records
    You can import one record type at a time, including the history and attachment information for that record type.
  • Importing duplicate records
    This topic provides guidelines for importing duplicate records.
  • Recovering from import errors
    This topic provides information about how to recover from errors that occur during an import operation.
  • Updating existing records
    This topic provides guidelines for using the Import wizard to make changes to existing records.
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