To access the Gateway node go to Unifier CBS type Shell > Company Workspace > Admin mode > Gateway > Business Objects
The Gateway node provides the following information on the Gateway Integration landing page:
- API URL
- This element captures the Gateway API URL that Unifier goes to in order to establish connection with Gateway.
- Data Definition: SYS Description Text 250
- User Name
- This element contains the user's name who logs into Gateway URL.
- Data Definition: SYS Long Name
- Unifier Deployment
- Allows you to enter the name of the Unifier Deployment, which needs to be accessed to exchange data with external applications
- Data Definition: SYS Short Description Text 250
- P6 Integration Parameters
- P6 Activity Sheet Synchronization
- Import Synchronization
- Export Synchronization
To see the Integration Settings, click Open from the toolbar. In the Integration Settings window, you can edit fields and run test.
Integration Settings Window (Editable fields)
- API URL
- User Name
- Password
- Contains the password required to log into the Gateway URL.
- Data Definition: Short Description Text
- Unifier Deployment
- Allows you to enter the name of the Unifier Deployment, which needs to be accessed to exchange data with external applications
- Data Definition: SYS Short Description Text 250
- Import Synchronization
- Contains the name of the Gateway Synchronization, which will be used to Import Activity data from Unifier to P6
- Using the Gateway URL and the Unifier Deployment details captured within the "Integration" tab of "Company Properties," this field lists all the "Import" synchronizations from the URL, which are applicable to the mentioned Unifier Deployment.
Note: For Unifier, this is an "Import" synchronization (to import data into Unifier). From P6 perspective, this is an "Export."
- Editable Drop-down (size 250 chars)
- Export Synchronization
- Contains the name of the Gateway Synchronization, which will be used to Export Activity data from P6 to Unifier
- Using the Gateway URL and the Unifier Deployment details captured within the ‘Integration’ tab of Company Properties, this field lists all the "Export" synchronizations from the URL which are applicable to the mentioned Unifier Deployment.
- Note: For Unifier, this is an "Export" synchronization (to export data from Unifier), from P6 perspective, this is an "Import."
- Editable Drop-down (size 250 chars)
Integration Settings Window (Editable fields)
Run a test to verify that the Gateway URL and other credentials are valid. to run a test to verify that the Gateway URL and other credentials are valid use the Test Connection button. If the system is unable to establish connection, you will receive an error message. If the system is able to establish connection, you will receive a confirmation message.