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Version: v11.6.2

Import Project from Code Repository

Create a WaveMaker project using the existing repository URL from VCS (Version Control Systems). For this, you will need VCS clone URL and its credentials to create a project in WaveMaker Studio. The Git history of the project also will be cloned along with the project.

Import from Code repository option is available on the Manage Projects page in Team Portal.

import project button

Supported VCS Providers​

  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Bitbucket
  • Azure

Importing VCS Project to WaveMaker Studio​

Typically, you may use this feature in the following scenarios:

  • Migrating projects from one VCS to another VCS
  • To change the group/organization name of an existing configured code repository.
  • Migrating projects from one team to another team
  • Migrating projects from WMO (WaveMaker Online) to WME (WaveMaker Enterprise)
  • Migrating projects from one setup to another setup
  • Migrating projects from SILO to Team in WMO.

ways to import project from code repository

note

The repository clone URL should contain WaveMaker code to import the project.

How to Get Project ID​

  • Go to the VCS provider -> Gitlab UI.
  • Go to the repository page. You will find the Project Id under the repository name.
  • Copy it to use in case of Gitlab.

How to Get Repository URL​

WaveMaker Project exists in Team default code repository i.e., the VCS account should be configured as Team's default, and the repository must be in the same group. Create a project in Studio and link it to the existing repository in Team VCS.

Linked VCS Repository Details

  • Username and AccessToken is for authentication.
  • Repository Url (clone URL) to import project.
  • Repository Branch to import and link specific branch.
  • ProjectId is required only in the case of Gitlab.

Steps​

  1. Enter the above details, and click Next. It validates the details and the next page will display the project details you will be importing. This action will import project.
  2. Verify the details and click Import. The imported project will also have the same name as Repository name. You can go to studio and see the project.

Linked project Details

note

In the above page, project details are not editable.

Import Project from External Code Repository​

Import project by cloning it from External VCS to current Team VCS and create a project in the Studio.

External VCS Repository Details

  • Username and AccessToken is for authentication.
  • Repository Url(clone URL) to import the project.
  • Repository Branch is to import specific branches to the External code repository.

External project details

Steps​

  1. Change project name, and description.
  2. Click Import. This action will import project into Studio and link to existing Team Code Repository.