Change the Distribution Connection Type

This procedure describes how to modify the distribution Connection type of the distribution partner project that you have added either using Automatic or Manual mode.

  • At least one project (started or stopped) is available under the Projects folder and you have enabled the distribution for this project.
  • You have also added the distribution partner projects using Automatic or Manual mode.
  1. In the SMC tree, select Projects > [project].
  1. Depending on whether project is Started or Stopped, do one of the following:
  • Click Edit .
  • Click Change Distribution Info .
  1. Open the Distribution Participants expander.
  1. Select an entry for the distribution partner project.
  1. Open the Distribution Connection expander and perform the following steps:
  • Modify the default distribution Connection type Bi-directional () to unidirectional () such that the Originator project (Local System) can see () the Partner project.
  • Modify the default distribution Connection type Bi-directional () to unidirectional () such that the Originator project (Local System) will be seen () from the Partner project.
    NOTE: When you click Sync, the Connection type is synced on the Partner System.
  1. Click Save Project .
  • A distribution partner project entry is updated and saved with the updated Connection type.
  • If the selected project is a running project and the Connection type changes from to any other Connection type or changes to from any other Connection type, a message displays asking you to restart the project.
  1. Click OK.
  1. Restart the project by licking Stop , and then clicking Start .