Adding existing Helix ALM native projects

If you removed a Helix ALM native project and did not delete any of the files, you can re-add it to the Helix ALM Server.

Note: If you use the 64-bit server, you must upgrade legacy TestTrack 2011.1 or earlier native projects before adding them. See Upgrading projects.

1. Choose View > Projects.

The Projects dialog box opens.

2. Click Add Existing.

The Add Existing Project dialog box opens.

3. Select Helix ALM Native from the Project type list.

4. Enter the name of the Project directory to re-add or click Project List to select a removed project . The Project name and Project directory fields are automatically populated if you select a project.

Projects are stored in the TTServDb/TTDbs directory in the Helix ALM application directory by default. You may be able to enter a full directory path depending on the server settings.

Note: The path cannot exceed 247 characters, including the drive specifier (e.g., C:\) and names of subdirectories that Helix ALM creates in the specified directory.

5. Enter or change the Project name. The name is displayed when users log in to Helix ALM.

6. Select the Project Settings.

Project is active creates an active project. Users cannot access inactive projects.
Include project in Web login list includes the project in the list for Helix ALM Web users.
Include project in Client login list includes the project in the list for Helix ALM Client users.

Always compact the project when the Helix ALM Server is started compacts the project when the server starts. Compacting removes space and rebuilds the index files but may increase initialization time.
Compact the project the next time the Helix ALM Server is started compacts the project the next time the server starts.

7. Enter any project Notes. For example, you can explain what the project is used for or why it was added.

8. Click OK.

The project is re-added to the server and displayed in the projects list.