IBM Lotus Notes data is integrated into an application by adding an external data group. First, create a connection in the "Integration" module, and then follow the instructions here.
Step-by-Step
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Open the application in which you want to use data from the IBM Lotus Notes data source.
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Right-click on the application name.
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Click "New" > "External Data Group."
The "Properties - External Data Group" dialog box appears.
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In the "Database Connection" drop-down list, select the desired IBM Lotus Notes database connection.
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Click the Search icon.
The "Find Mask" dialog box appears. -
Find the mask you want.
Search for a mask
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Select the desired mask.
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Click "OK."
You will return to the "Properties - External Data Group" dialog box. -
Go to the "Data Fields" tab.
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Click the + icon.
The "Select Data Field" dialog box appears.
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Select the data fields you want to include in the external data group.
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Click "OK."
You will return to the "Properties - External Data Group" dialog box.
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Click "OK."
You will be taken back to the application's home screen.
You have integrated an IBM Lotus Notes data source into an application.
Next Steps
You can now display the integrated Lotus Notes data in a table view, for example.
For detailed information on view tables, see, among other places, the following section : "View Table Properties - 'Data' Tab"