Connect using the mPaaS framework

Before you start, read Introduction to connection types.

Procedure

1. Install the mPaaS Xcode Extension plug-in.

2. Create an application in the console.

3. In the Applications folder on your Mac, run the mPaaSPlugin application.

4. Click the Create Project button.

5. Configure the new mPaaS project. Enter a Project Name and import the .config file that you downloaded in Step 2. Then, click Next.

6. Select a Template Type for your application and click Next.

7. Select a Baseline Type and Version for the project and click Next.

   The following baseline types are available:

   • Standard Baseline: Select a public mPaaS SDK version from the drop-down list.

   • Custom Baseline: This option is available only for Apsara Stack users. Enter the baseline ID in the text box for automatic validation.

   Note

   • If the validation fails, an error message is displayed.

   • You can proceed only after the validation is successful.

8. Select the modules to add to the project and click Next.

   Note

   You can also skip this step. After the project is created, you can add modules using the Edit Project feature. For more information, see the integration document for each component.

9. Select a folder to save the project and click Create.

10. Create the project.

11. After the project is created, the new Xcode project opens automatically. The project includes an MPaaS folder at the same level as the project file. This folder contains all mPaaS-related files. For more information, see mPaaS directory structure.

12. Run the project to test it.

What to do next

To connect and use mPaaS components, see the integration document for each component.

Related links

• Introduction to the mPaaS framework: Learn about the mPaaS iOS framework.

• mPaaS Xcode Extension plug-in: Learn how to use the mPaaS Xcode Extension plug-in.