A use attribute is the Z39.50 standard for specifying which index to use for a particular search. If you have an index on your system that you would like to search using a Z39.50 server, you can add a new use attribute for the index.
To add a use attribute
1 | Access the Edit Z Server page of the zServer Pro Administration tool. (For instructions, see Accessing the zServer Pro Administration Tool.) |
2 | Click Edit Z Server Indexes. |
The Administration tool displays the Edit Z Server Indexes page.
3 | Click Add a Use Attribute. |
The Administration tool displays the Add Use Attribute page:
4 | Complete these fields to add a use attribute: |
Field |
Action |
Description |
Enter the text that you want to display on the Edit Z Server Indexes page to describe this use attribute. This is usually the description of a use attribute as defined in z39.50 Message Protocol. |
Numeric Value |
Enter a unique numeric value. This is usually the numeric value as defined in z39.50 Message Protocol. |
Is Scan |
If this index is a browse list (as opposed to a keyword search), mark this box. |
Is Limit |
If this index limits a search, mark this box. |
5 | Click OK. |
The Administration tool displays the Edit Z Server Indexes page.
6 | Stop and restart the Application Server process (JBoss). (For instructions, see the appropriate Linux, UNIX, or Windows task for “Starting and Stopping the Application Server Process” in the “Processes” section in the Horizon Application Suite Installation and Upgrade Directory.) |
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