Most patterns require some explicit configuration. For example, an endpoint requires an explicitly entered endpoint.
The Fuse IDE property editor, located in the Eclipse Properties view, provides a form listing all of the configuration details a particular pattern supports. The editor also has the following convenience features:
validating that all required properties have values
drop down lists for properties that have a fixed set of values
drop down lists that are populated with the available bean references from the Apache Camel Spring configuration
To configure a pattern:
Make sure the Properties view is visible.
It may have been minimized and can be expanded from a tab along the edge of the Eclipse window.
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Tip Fuse IDE will not allow you to close the Properties view. If you attempt to close it while editing a route, it will simply reappear.
On the editing canvas, select the pattern the pattern to be configured.
The Properties view will configure itself to be a property editor for the selected patten.
Select the Properties view's Details tab.
The property fields for the pattern will appear.
Edit the fields of the property editor to configure the pattern.
Tip The Documentation tab contains descriptions for the selected pattern's properties.
When you are done configuring the pattern, save your work by selecting |.
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