Delivery using the WorkspaceConsole utility

Level: intermediate

Creatio provides various tools for functionality delivery.

The delivery management tools are as follows:

• Creatio IDE
• WorkspaceConsole utility

This article covers supply management using the WorkspaceConsole utility.

WorkspaceConsole is a utility for operations with Creatio packages, schemas of configuration elements (client modules, objects, and source code (C#)), files.

The WorkspaceConsole utility provides the following solution transfer options:

• Transfer packages and configuration element schemas between environments and configurations
• Install new packages when updating or when exporting from a development environment.
• Transfer package-related data, such as the lookup content, new system settings, demo section records, etc.
• Transfer localizable resources.
• Create and transfer workspaces between environments.
• Migrate files between database and external file storages using FileMigrator utility. Learn more: Migrate files between database and external file storages (user documentation).

WorkspaceConsole on .NET Framework

Set up the WorkspaceConsole utility before using it.

Set up the WorkspaceConsole utility

1. Find out the relevant connection string value.

   To do this, open the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config file. The connectionStringName attribute of the <db> XML element contains the connection string.

   Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config file

   <terrasoft>
       ...
       <db>
           <general connectionStringName="db" securityEngineType="Terrasoft.DB.MSSql.MSSqlSecurityEngine, Terrasoft.DB.MSSql" ... />
       </db>
       ...
   </terrasoft>
   

2. Edit the connection string.

   To do this, open the ConnectionStrings.config file in the Creatio root directory. The name attribute of the <connectionStrings> XML element contains the connection string. The value of the name attribute in the ConnectionStrings.config file must match the value of the connectionStringName attribute in the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config file.

   ConnectionStrings.config file

   MSSQL

   <connectionStrings>
       <add name="db" connectionString="Data Source=YourDBServerName; Initial Catalog=YourDBName; Persist Security Info=True; MultipleActiveResultSets=True; Integrated Security = SSPI; Pooling = true; Max Pool Size = 100; Async = true" />
   </connectionStrings>

   PostgreSQL

   <connectionStrings>
       <add name="db" connectionString="Server=YourDBServerName;Port=YourDBServerPort;Database=YourDBName;User ID=YourPostgreUser;password=YourPostgreUserPassword;Timeout=500; CommandTimeout=400;MaxPoolSize=1024;" />
   </connectionStrings>

   Oracle

   <connectionStrings>
       <add name="db" connectionString="Data Source=(DESCRIPTION = (ADDRESS_LIST = (ADDRESS = (PROTOCOL = TCP)(HOST = YourDBServerName)(PORT = 1521))) (CONNECT_DATA = (SERVICE_NAME = YourOracleServiceName) (SERVER = DEDICATED)));User Id=YourCreatioUser;Password=YourCreatioUserPassword; Statement Cache Size = 300" />
   </connectionStrings>

   To perform a one-time operation with WorkspaceConsole, run the utility with the -webApplicationPath parameter. Specify the path to the Creatio directory in this parameter. In this case, the utility independently determines all necessary database connection settings from the ConnectionStrings.config file. However, the connection parameters in the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config file are ignored.

3. Enable downloading from remote sources. To do this, set the enabled attribute of the loadFromRemoteSources element in the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config file to true.

   <loadFromRemoteSources enabled="true" />

4. Install the WorkspaceConsole utility.

   To do this, run a preinstalled batch command file in the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole\ directory as an administrator. This is required to install the executable file version and libraries the utility uses.

   Batch files of the WorkspaceConsole utility commands:

   • For 32-bit operating systems, run the PrepareWorkspaceConsole.x86.bat file.
   • For 64-bit operating systems, run the PrepareWorkspaceConsole.x64.bat file.

5. Configure the utility to perform operations on the SVN repository (optional).

   To do this, copy the SharpPlink-x64.svnExe, SharpSvn.dll, and SharpSvn-DB44-20-x64.svnDll files from the appropriate directory to the ...\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole directory.

   • For 32-bit operating systems, copy the files from the ...\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole\x86 directory.
   • For 64-bit operating systems, copy the files from the ...\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole\x64 directory.

The Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe executable file of the utility is located in the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\DesktopBin\WorkspaceConsole directory. The utility version matches the Creatio version.

Important

The WorkspaceConsole utility version must match the Creatio version. For example, if the current Creatio version is 7.18.1.1794, and you need to update the packages to version 7.18.2.1658, use WorkspaceConsole version 7.18.2.1658. To obtain the relevant version of the utility, contact support.

WorkspaceConsole works directly with the Creatio database. Thus, specify the database information in the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe.config utility configuration file to ensure the utility works properly. If you deploy Creatio in the cloud, only employees of the cloud service department can work with the utility. In this case, contact support to transfer the changes.

We recommend preparing the WorkspaceConsole commands in a batch file (*.bat or *.cmd) created in a text editor.

WorkspaceConsole utility lets you perform the following actions:

1. Check data bindings.
2. Back up the database.
3. Export packages.
4. Import packages.
5. Change the feature status.
6. Restore the configuration from the package backup.
7. Update the configuration.
8. Delete the packages.

Restart Creatio in IIS to apply the changes. This is required since the WorkspaceConsole utility makes changes directly in the database.

Check data bindings

Before exporting the package, check that the data is bound to the package correctly. Bound data includes lookup values, new system settings, demo section records, etc.

Back up the database

Before you implement the changes in Creatio using the WorkspaceConsole utility, back up the database. This lets you restore Creatio if the utility commands and parameters are used incorrectly.

Export packages

Use the WorkspaceConsole utility to export a package from the database or SVN repository.

Export packages from the database

1. Create the command to export packages from the database.

   Run the command to export packages from the database at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=SaveDBContent -contentTypes=Repository -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -destinationPath=[Path to a local directory] -webApplicationPath=[Path to the Creatio directory] -configurationPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for exporting packages

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	SaveDBContent	Saves the database content to the file system. The -contentTypes parameter determines the content type. The -destinationPath parameter determines the content export path in the file system. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter.
   -contentTypes	Repository	The type of content exported from the database to the drive. If set to Repository, the utility exports the workspace specified in the -workspaceName parameter to the directory specified in the -destinationPath parameter.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration) where the operation is performed. By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The utility exports the *.gz package archives to this directory.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.

2. Run the utility.

note

The package export operation exports all packages of the workspace. The process might take several dozen minutes.

As a result, the utility will export the workspace package archives to the local directory.

Export packages from the SVN repository

1. Create the command to export packages from SVN.

   Run the command to export packages from the SVN repository at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=SaveVersionSvnContent -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -destinationPath=[Path to a local directory] -workingCopyPath=[Path to a local directory] -sourcePath=[Path to the SVN repository] -packageName=[Package name] -packageVersion=[Package version] -sourceControlLogin=[SVN username] -sourceControlPassword=[SVN user password] -cultureName=[Language culture] -excludeDependentPackages=true -logPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for exporting packages

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	SaveVersionSvnContent	Downloads the package hierarchy as a set of *.zip archives. The -destinationPath parameter determines the content export path in the file system. The -sourcePath parameter determines the SVN repositories.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration) where the operation is performed. By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The utility will export the *.gz package archives to this directory.
   -workingCopyPath	Path to a local directory	The local directory for the working copies of packages stored in SVN.
   -sourcePath	Path to the SVN repository	The address of the SVN repository that stores the package structure and properties. Can accept multiple values separated by commas.
   -packageName	Package name	The name of the package from the source SVN repository. The utility downloads the packages on which the current package depends as well.
   -packageVersion	Package version	The version of the package from the source SVN repository.
   -sourceControlLogin	SVN username	SVN user login.
   -sourceControlPassword	SVN user password	SVN user password.
   -cultureName	Language culture	Language culture code. For example, en-US.
   -excludeDependentPackages	true or false	The flag that specifies whether to export packages on which the package listed in the -packageName parameter depends.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.

2. Run the utility.

As a result, the utility will export the workspace package archives to the local directory.

Import packages

1. Create the command to import packages into the database.

   Run the command to import packages into the database at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=InstallFromRepository -packageName=[Package name] -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -sourcePath=[Path to a local directory] -destinationPath=[Path to a local directory] -skipConstraints=false -skipValidateActions=true -regenerateSchemaSources=true -updateDBStructure=true -updateSystemDBStructure=true -installPackageSqlScript=true -installPackageData=true -continueIfError=true -webApplicationPath=[Path to a local directory] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory] -configurationPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for importing packages

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	InstallFromRepository	Imports the package content and properties from *.zip archives into the configuration. If needed, the utility runs bound SQL scripts, re-generates source code, and installs bound data. Works only with updated or new packages and their elements. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter. Also requires the -confRuntimeParentDirectory parameter.
   -packageName	Package name	In the -workspaceName parameter, specify the package name in the configuration. The utility downloads the packages on which the current package depends as well. If you omit the parameter, the utility downloads all packages of the configuration.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration) where the operation is performed. By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -sourcePath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The directory must contain the *.gz package archives to install.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a temporary local directory. The utility unpacks the package archives specified in the -sourcePath parameter to this directory.
   -skipConstraints	false	Skips the creation of foreign keys in database tables. Can be true or false.
   -skipValidateActions	true	Skips checking if table indexes can be created when updating the database structure. Can be true or false.
   -regenerateSchemaSources	true	Specifies whether to re-generate the source code after saving the packages to the database. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -updateDBStructure	true	Specifies whether to update the database structure after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -updateSystemDBStructure	true	Specifies whether to modify the structure of the system schema database before installing the packages. Also creates the missing indexes in the system tables. Can be true or false.
   -installPackageSqlScript	true	Specifies whether to run the SQL scripts before and after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -installPackageData	true	Specifies whether to install the bound package data after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -continueIfError	true	Specifies whether to abort the installation after encountering the first error. If set to true, the installation process goes through to the end. You will receive the list of the errors encountered. Can be true or false. The default value is false.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.
   -backupConfiguration	true	Specifies whether to back up the configuration before package installation. Available in Creatio version 8.0.2 and later. The default value is true.

2. Run the utility.

3. Create the command to generate the static content in the file system.

   Run the command to generate the static content in the file system at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=BuildConfiguration -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -destinationPath=[Path to a local directory] -webApplicationPath=[Path to a local directory] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory] -configurationPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for generating the static content

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	BuildConfiguration	Generates the static content in the file system. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration) where the exported packages are specified. By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The utility will export the *.gz package archives specified in the -sourcePath parameter to this directory.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.
   -force	true or false	Sets the conditions of the file content generation If set to true, the utility generates the file content for all schemas. If set to false, the utility generates the file content for updated schemas. The default value is false. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.

4. Run the utility.

note

Creatio considers packages imported using the WorkspaceConsole as preinstalled. You cannot modify them.

We do not recommend using the WorkspaceConsole utility for importing packages into the database if the file system development mode is enabled. If you use the utility, it modifies the schema source code in the database but not in the file system. As such, if you open the configuration element schema in Creatio IDE, the schema will contain unmodified code from the file system. However, the modification date of the configuration element schema will be updated. This will make the schema falsely appear to have transferred correctly.

To import packages into the database when the file system development mode is enabled:

1. Use the WorkspaceConsole utility to import packages into the database. To do this, follow this guide: Import packages.
2. Select Download packages to the file system in the File system development mode action group on the toolbar.

As a result, Creatio will download all packages to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration\Pkg path as a set of directories that match package names.

Change the feature status

Learn more about feature in a separate article: Manage existing feature.

Since version 8.0.4, Creatio lets you manage the feature status using the WorkspaceConsole utility.

To change the feature status:

1. Create the command to change the feature status.

   Run the command to change the feature status at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsolee]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=ChangeFeatureState -featureCode=[Feature code] -featureState=[Feature status] -adminUnitName=[User name] -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory] -autoExit=true

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for changing feature status

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	ChangeFeatureState	Changes the feature status. Requires either the -featureCode, -featureState or -adminUnitName parameters.
   -featureCode	Feature code	The code of the additional feature. If you change the feature absent from the database, the utitily adds the corresponding record to the database table automatically.
   -featureState	Feature status	The status of the additional feature (true – turned on, false – turned off).
   -adminUnitName	User name	The name of the user (the [Name] column value in the [SysAdminUnit] database table) that changes the feature status. If you specify the parameter, the utility modifies the corresponding record in the [AdminUnitFeatureState] database table. If you omit the parameter, the utility sets the default value for the feature (the [DefaultState] column value in the [Feature] database table).
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration) where the deleted packages are specified. By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.
   -autoExit	true or false	Specifies whether to finish the utility process automatically after performing the operation. Can be true or false. The default value is false.

2. Run the utility.

As a result, Creatio will change the status of the additional feature.

Restore the configuration from the package backups

Take this step if package import results in an error. Since version 8.0.2, Creatio lets you restore the configuration from the package backups using the WorkspaceConsole utility. The mechanism works similarly to the functionality that restores the configuration from backup available when installing apps or packages using custom means.

To restore the configuration from the package backups:

1. Create the command to restore the configuration from the package backups.

   Run the command to restore the configuration from the package backups at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=RestoreConfiguration -backupPath=[Path to a local directory] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -configurationPath=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for restoring the configuration from the package backups

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	RestoreConfiguration	Restores the configuration from the package backups. Requires the BackupConfiguration operation to be performed. Requires the -backupPath parameter.
   -backupPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory that contains the *.gz archives of package backups. The value of the current parameter must match the value of the -backupPath parameter when backing up packages.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.

2. Run the utility.

As a result, Creatio will restore the configuration from the package backups.

Update the configuration

Since version 8.0.4, Creatio lets you update the configuration using the WorkspaceConsole utility. You can install and delete packages as part of an update. If you update the configuration, Creatio backs up the installed and deleted packages.

You can perform the following actions as part of a configuration update:

• Roll back to the previous state of the installed packages.
• Restore the packages that were deleted as part of the configuration update.

To update the configuration:

1. Create the command to update the configuration.

   Run the command to update the configuration at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=UpdateConfiguration -packageName=[Package name] -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -sourcePath=[Path to a local directory] -destinationPath=[Path to a local directory] -skipConstraints=false -skipValidateActions=true -regenerateSchemaSources=true -updateDBStructure=true -updateSystemDBStructure=true -installPackageSqlScript=true -installPackageData=true -packagesToDelete=[Packages to be deleted] -continueIfError=true -webApplicationPath=[Path to a local directory] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory] -configurationPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for updating the configuration

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	UpdateConfiguration	Updates the configuration.
   -packageName	Package name	In the -workspaceName parameter, specify the package name in the configuration. The utility downloads the packages on which the current package depends as well. If you omit the parameter, the utility downloads all packages of the configuration.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration). By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -sourcePath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The directory must contain the *.gz package archives to install.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The utility will export the *.gz package archives specified in the -sourcePath parameter to this directory.
   -skipConstraints	false	Skips the creation of foreign keys in database tables. Can be true or false.
   -skipValidateActions	true	Skips checking if table indexes can be created when updating the database structure. Can be true or false.
   -regenerateSchemaSources	true	Specifies whether to re-generate the source code after saving the packages to the database. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -updateDBStructure	true	Specifies whether to update the database structure after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -updateSystemDBStructure	true	Specifies whether to modify the structure of the system schema database before installing the packages. Also creates the missing indexes in the system tables. Can be true or false.
   -installPackageSqlScript	true	Specifies whether to run the SQL scripts before and after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -installPackageData	true	Specifies whether to install the bound package data after saving the packages. Can be true or false. The default value is true.
   -packagesToDelete	Packages to be deleted	The name of packages to delete. Can take multiple values separated by commas. Specify whether to delete the package as part of the configuration update.
   -continueIfError	true	Specifies whether to abort the installation after encountering the first error. If set to true, the installation process goes through to the end. You will receive the list of the errors encountered. Can be true or false. The default value is false.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.

2. Run the utility.

As a result, Creatio will update the configuration.

Delete the packages

Since version 8.0.4, Creatio lets you delete one or more packages using the WorkspaceConsole utility.

To delete the packages:

1. Create the command to delete the packages.

   Run the command to delete the packages at the command line interface (Windows command prompt). Structure the command as follows:

   [Path to WorkspaceConsole]\Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.exe -operation=DeletePackages -workspaceName=[Workspace name] -packagesToDelete=[Packages to be deleted] -continueIfError=true -webApplicationPath=[Path to a local directory] -confRuntimeParentDirectory=[Path to a local directory] -logPath=[Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for deleting packages

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	DeletePackages	Deletes the packages from the configuration. Requires either the -packagesToDelete parameter.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration). By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -packagesToDelete	Packages to be deleted	The name of packages to delete. Can take multiple values separated by commas. Specify whether to delete the package as part of the configuration update.
   -continueIfError	true	Specifies whether to abort the installation after encountering the first error. If set to true, the installation process goes through to the end. You will receive the list of the errors encountered. Can be true or false. The default value is false.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the parent directory of the ..\Terrasoft.WebApp\conf directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. The file name consists of the operation start date and time. Optional.

2. Run the utility.

As a result, Creatio will delete the specified packages from the configuration.

WorkspaceConsole on .NET Core and .NET 6

You can use the WorkspaceConsole utility to generate and compile Creatio .NET Core or .NET 6.

To generate and compile Creatio .NET Core or .NET 6:

1. Edit the connection string.

   To do this, open the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll.config file in the ..\WorkspaceConsole directory. The name attribute of the <connectionStrings> XML element contains the connection string. The "db" string in the Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll.config file must match the corresponding string in the ConnectionStrings.config file.

   Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll.config file

   <connectionStrings>
     ...
     <add name="db" connectionString="Pooling=true; Database=7.18.4(netcore); Host=; Port=5432; Integrated Security=true; Username=; Timeout=5; CommandTimeout=400" />
     ...
   </connectionStrings>
   

   "db" string is required to connect to the Microsoft SQL Server database.

2. Open the command line and go to the ..\WorkspaceConsole directory. To do this, run the command below.

   cd [Path to the WorkspaceConsole directory]

3. Configure commands to generate and compile Creatio .NET Core or .NET 6.

   Run commands to generate and compile Creatio .NET Core or .NET 6 at the command interpreter (console) sequentially. Structure the commands as follows:

   dotnet Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll - operation = RegenerateSchemaSources - workspaceName = Default - configurationPath = [Path to a local directory] - confRuntimeParentDirectory = [Path to a local directory] - logPath = [Path to a local directory]
   
   dotnet Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll - operation = RebuildWorkspace - workspaceName = Default - configurationPath = [Path to a local directory] - webApplicationPath = [Path to a local directory] - confRuntimeParentDirectory = [Path to a local directory] - logPath = [Path to a local directory]
   
   dotnet Terrasoft.Tools.WorkspaceConsole.dll - operation = BuildConfiguration - force = True - workspaceName = Default - configurationPath = [Path to a local directory] - destinationPath = [Path to a local directory] - confRuntimeParentDirectory = [Path to a local directory] - logPath = [Path to a local directory]

   WorkspaceConsole parameters for generating and compiling Creatio .NET Core or .NET 6

   Parameter	Value	Description
   -operation	RegenerateSchemaSources	Re-generates the source code and compiles it. Requires the -confRuntimeParentDirectory parameter.
   	ReBuildWorkspace	Recompiles the workspace (configuration). Use when developing schemas in Visual Studio. Requires the -confRuntimeParentDirectory parameter.
   	BuildConfiguration	Generates the static content in the file system. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter.
   -workspaceName	Workspace name	The name of the workspace (configuration). By default, all users work in the Default workspace.
   -configurationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the ..\Terrasoft.Configuration directory. The utility exports the source code and resources of user-made package schemas to this directory in the file system development mode.
   -confRuntimeParentDirectory	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio parent directory.
   -logPath	Path to a local directory	The utility saves the operation log file to this directory. Optional.
   -webApplicationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to the Creatio installation directory. The utility follows this path to fetch the database connection information from the ConnectionStrings.config file. If you omit this parameter, the utility connects to the database specified in the connection string in the utility’s configuration file.
   -force	True or False	Sets the conditions of the file content generation. If set to True, the utility generates and compiles the source code for all schemas. If set to False, the utility generates and compiles the source code for updated schemas. Requires either the -webApplicationPath or -configurationPath parameter.
   -destinationPath	Path to a local directory	Path to a local directory. The utility exports the *.gz package archives to this directory.

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See also

Packages basics

Client module

Object

Source code (C#)

Environment overview

External IDEs

Packages file content

Migrate files between database and external file storages (user documentation)