Creating customized manifest files

The manifest (.rmd) file organizes and maintains the data needed to restore the RAS asset structure and files in the RAS asset consumer's workspace. The manifest file provides documentation for the RAS asset consumer and is searched for matching search keywords when a consumer searches a repository for assets.

When you export the asset, you can use the default manifest file, or create a customized file based on the profile types for the asset.
Note: In the following procedure, the manifest file is created by a wizard; however, pattern manifest files are created using the pattern authoring tooling.
To create a customized manifest file:
  1. Click File > New > Other to open the New wizard.
  2. Expand RAS Manifest, select one of the types of manifests in the list, and then click Next. You may need to select the Show All Wizards check box if you do not see the RAS Manifest folder.
  3. Select any storage folder, optionally change the default Asset.rmd name, and click Finish. Your manifest file is created and opens in the manifest editor.

Parent topic: Documenting RAS assets

Related concepts
RAS asset manifest files
Types of repositories

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