Creating schemas from the Blank schema

If you want to create a schema that differs substantially from the predefined schemas, start by checking out and editing the Blank schema.

About this task

The Blank schema contains system fields only. These fields are required by Rational® ClearQuest® software and cannot be edited. Therefore, when you start with the Blank schema, you create a schema by adding all fields, all components of the state model, and other required objects and properties of the change management system.

To create a new schema from the Blank schema:

Procedure

  1. Start the Designer.
  2. Click File > New Schema.
  3. In the New Schema window, select the Blank schema and click Next.
  4. Enter a Schema Name, Comments (optional), and click Finish.
  5. The Designer creates Version 1 of the new schema and prompts you to associate a database with the new schema.
    • To associate a database in the New Database wizard, click Yes.
    • If you do not want to associate a database, click No.
  6. The Designer prompts you to check out the new schema for editing. Click Yes to check out the schema, enter Comments (optional), and click OK.
Parent topic: Rational ClearQuest schemas