NIM

This parameter defines the maximum number of concurrent sessions that NIM can establish at any given time. It acts as a limit to control resource usage and optimize performance when interacting with external systems.

@{
	name = 'nr_of_sessions'
	type = 'textbox'
	label = 'Max. number of simultaneous sessions'
	value = 5
}

This parameter defines the duration (in seconds) for which a session remains open before being automatically closed. It ensures effective session management and resource utilization.

@{
	name = 'sessions_idle_timeout'
	type = 'textbox'
	label = 'Session cleanup idle time (minutes)'
	tooltip = '0 disables session cleanup'
	value = 30
}

@{
      name = 'checkbox_item_name'
      type = 'checkbox'
      label = 'Display name of checkbox item'
      tooltip = 'Tooltip of checkbox item' 
      value = $false # Default value of checkbox item   
  }

@{
	name = 'checkgroup_item_name'
	type = 'checkgroup'
	label = 'Display name of checkgroup item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of checkgroup item'
	table = @{
		rows = @(
			@{ id = 'id of checkgroup entry 1'; display_text = 'Display text of checkgroup entry 1' }
			@{ id = 'id of checkgroup entry 2'; display_text = 'Display text of checkgroup entry 2' }
			@{ id = 'id of checkgroup entry 3'; display_text = 'Display text of checkgroup entry 3' }
		)
		settings_checkgroup = @{
			value_column = 'id'
			display_column = 'display_text'
		}
	}
	value = @('id of checkgroup entry 1', 'id of checkgroup entry 3')    # Default value of checkgroup item
}

@{
	name = 'combo_item_name'
	type = 'combo'
	label = 'Display name of combo item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of combo item'
	table = @{
		rows = @(
			@{ id = 'id of combo entry 1'; display_text = 'Display text of combo entry 1' }
			@{ id = 'id of combo entry 2'; display_text = 'Display text of combo entry 2' }
			@{ id = 'id of combo entry 3'; display_text = 'Display text of combo entry 3' }
		)
		settings_combo = @{
			value_column = 'id'
			display_column = 'display_text'
		}
	}
	value = 'id of combo entry 2'    # Default value of combo item
}

@{
	name = 'date_item_name'
	type = 'date'
	label = 'Display name of date item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of date item'
	value = Get-Date -Format "yyyy-MM-dd"    # Default value of date item
}

@{
	name = 'grid_item_name'
	type = 'grid'
	label = 'Display name of grid item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of grid item'
	table = @{
		rows = @(
			@{ column_A = 'Value of cell A1'; column_B = 'Value of cell B1'; column_C = 'Value of cell C1' }
			@{ column_A = 'Value of cell A2'; column_B = 'Value of cell B2'; column_C = 'Value of cell C2' }
		)
		settings_grid = @{
			selection = 'multiple'   # Selection capability control; alternative: 'single' (default)
			key_column = 'column_A'
			checkbox = $true         # Checkbox control
			filter = $true           # Enabled search filter
			columns = @(
				@{ name = 'column_A'; display_name = 'Display name of column_A' }
				@{ name = 'column_B'; display_name = 'Display name of column_B' }
				@{ name = 'column_C'; display_name = 'Display name of column_C' }
			)
		}
	}
	value = @('Value of cell A1')    # Default value of grid item
}

@{
	name = 'radio_item_name'
	type = 'radio'
	label = 'Display name of radio item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of radio item'
	table = @{
		rows = @(
			@{ id = 'id of radio entry 1'; display_text = 'Display text of radio entry 1' }
			@{ id = 'id of radio entry 2'; display_text = 'Display text of radio entry 2' }
			@{ id = 'id of radio entry 3'; display_text = 'Display text of radio entry 3' }
		)
		settings_radio = @{
			value_column = 'id'
			display_column = 'display_text'
		}
	}
	value = 'id of radio entry 2'    # Default value of radio item
}

@{
	name = 'text_item_name'
	type = 'text'
	text = 'Displayed static text'
}

@{
	name = 'textbox_item_name'
	type = 'textbox'
	label = 'Display name of textbox item'
	tooltip = 'Tooltip of textbox item'
	value = 'Default value of textbox item'
}

Each IDM call provides two levels of interactivity.

GetMeta

The GetMeta function is a crucial component in the IDM connector that outputs all the metadata information about the class data that can be retrieved from an external system. This function is used to describe the structure of the data and provide a detailed map of the available fields. This information is then leveraged in the table settings to allow the NIM Administrator to selectively choose which fields should be collected from the external system.

Operation

The Operation Function is the core where the actual execution of actions takes place. It defines how specific tasks, such as Read, Create, Update, or Delete, are carried out within the context of the IDM connector and the external system.

Each IDM call provides two levels of interactivity:

GetMeta

The dispatcher method offers a more flexible, dynamic approach to handling GetMeta operations. Unlike the static method, where metadata retrieval is predefined and rigid, the dispatcher method breaks down the GetMeta process into two separate operations:

This dynamic approach gives NIM Administrators more control over what data is collected and how the system is configured.

Operation

The Operation Function is the core where the actual execution of actions takes place. It defines how specific tasks, such as Read, Create, Update, or Delete, are carried out within the context of the IDM connector and the external system.