The functionality described in this article is available in the meshIQ Platform versions 11.1.1 and later.
For a quick overview of what's new or changed, visit the meshIQ Highlights page for a version-by-version breakdown.  

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Version 11.2 and Earlier

Using Components, you can specify and describe the traditional objects in RabbitMQ architecture. You can also use it to create and manage custom objects, if the environment allows it.

To add a component, do the following:

1. Click on a component viewlet.
2. Enter the Component Name.
3. Select the Type of component.
4. Click OK to save the component.

To add a parameter:

1. Enter the parameter in the first space provided (red box below). 
2. Enter the parameter value in the box below that (green box below).
3. Select the parameter's data type from the list.
4. Click . 

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Version 12.x and Later

Using Components, you can specify and describe the traditional objects in RabbitMQ architecture. You can also use it to create and manage custom objects, if the environment allows it.

Create a Component

To add a Component:

1. Click the Add Component  button in the Component viewlet. The Select Object Path window opens.
   
2. Specify the object path for the new Component, then click Select path.
3. The RabbitMQ Component Create Window opens.
4. Enter the Component Name.
5. Select the Type of component.

To add a parameter:

1. Click the file button to see the list of available parameters. Click Parameter Description to learn more about each parameter.

2. Select a parameter from the list, or enter the parameter manually in the first space provided.

3. Enter the parameter value in the box below.

4. Select the parameter’s data type from the dropdown list.

5. Click the button to add it.  

6. Repeat the process as needed.

Click Ok to create the Component immediately. Alternatively, click Schedule to create it at a later time (see Scheduling for details).

Parameter Description