To manually create a Repository, that is, not from within a Memory DefinitionClosed Memory definitions specify the data, generated by a task at run-time, to be memorised. You can save memorised data in an internal Repository, in an ODBC or OLEDB data source, or in an OLEDB data source via a stored procedure. in an Output step, do the following:

  1. Expand System in the resources tree.
  2. Right-click Repositories and select Create repositoryClosed Repositories are used by the Internal Memory feature to store memorised data in BPA Platform's proprietary database format..
  3. Got to the Details tab and configure a name for the Repository.
  4. Ensure you set user permissions for this Repository — click Permissions and Add those BPA Platform users who can access this Repository.
  5. Go to the Schema tab and Add a new schema(s) and properties (table and columns).
  6. Now you can add records to the Repository; go to the Data tab, right-click the Repository name and select Insert Row At The End.

    Alternatively, you can import an existing Repository — see How to Import a Repository.

For more information about Repositories and the Repository interface, refer to the product help — Introducing Repositories.