4.3.2 Procedure for adding service share properties
You can share properties between services by adding a service share property for the properties in a service template. You can also use service share properties predefined in JP1/AO (shared built-in service properties), or add service share properties associated with service templates you have imported.
To add a new service share property:
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In the Property tab of the Service Builder Edit window, click the Add Input Property button.
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In the Create Input Property for Service dialog box, in the Service Share Property area, select the check box.
To set a defined service property as a service share property:
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In the Property tab of the Service Builder Edit window, click the Edit button for the input property of a service.
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In the Edit Input Property for Service dialog box, in the Service Share Property area, select the check box.
However, you cannot change the selection of the Shared Properties Settings check box in the following cases:
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The service has a related step.
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The property is a shared built-in service property.
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composite is selected for the data type.
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To add a defined service share property:
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In the Property tab of the Service Builder Edit window, select Add > Service Share Property.
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In the Select Service Share Property dialog box, select the service share property you want to add and the property group to which the service share property is to be added, and then click the OK button.