Creating index configurations from an imported JSON file

You can create index configuration instance by importing a JSON file that contains index configuration instances. The JSON file can contain array of index configuration instances or a single index configuration string.

Before you begin

Before you create index configuration instance from an imported JSON file, you must create an Insight Pack Eclipse project

About this task

Use the Index Configuration Editor to create new index configuration instances by importing a JSON file. Use the same editor to edit index configuration.

Procedure

  1. In the Eclipse Navigator pane, double-click the indexconfig_spec.ucdk file to start the Index Configuration Editor. Alternatively, right-click on the file and click Open from the menu.
  2. Open the Overview tab.
  3. Click Create from JSON to import a JSON file that contains index configuration instances.
  4. In the Create from JSON dialog, browse and select the JSON file that you want and click Next.
  5. From the list of index configuration instances, select the instances that you want include in the Insight Pack. You can individually select items or use the Select all or Deselect all options. When you are finished selecting index configuration instances, click Finish.

    The index configuration instances and fields display in the Overview tab.

  6. Save the index configuration.

Results

The index configuration file is updated with the new metadata and field details.