If your component needs to reference services provided by other components or applications, add a reference to the component.
To create a component reference, complete the following steps:
- Perform one of the following actions:
| Option |
Description |
| Palette |
Select the reference icon in the palette, move the pointer over the component, then click the component. |
| Action bar |
Place the pointer over the component, after a moment the action bar appears, select the reference icon. |
| Right-click |
Right-click the component and select Create Reference. |
The reference is added.
- To give a name to the reference, right-click the reference and select Show Properties View. The Properties view is displayed.
- Select the Core tab. Edit the name of the reference in the Name field.