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Create a Grid Portlet

To create a grid portlet

1. Click Portlets in the Personal menu.

   The portlets list page appears showing portlets you have created.

2. Click New Portlet and select Grid Portlet from the drop-down menu.

   The data provider list appears.

3. Select a data provider and click Next.

   The create page for the grid portlet appears. Note that the fields that the data provider supplies are listed below the General section. Click Previous if the data provider does not provide the fields you need, and select another data provider.

4. Complete the following fields:

   Portlet Name

   Defines the name of the portlet. This name appears on the title bar of the portlet and in the list of available portlets.

   Portlet ID

   Defines a unique alphanumeric identifier for the portlet.

   Category

   Specifies the general area on which the portlet reports data.

   Description

   Defines the purpose of the portlet and provides any relevant information.

   Instance Type

   Specifies the type of page the portlet can be placed on. If you select General, the portlet can be added to any CA Clarity PPM page. If you select an Object, the portlet can only be added to CA Clarity PPM pages associated with that Object.

5. Click Next.

   The finish page appears.

6. Click Finish and Open.

   The portlet is created and opened so that you can complete the configuration of the portlet.

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