Prepare for using MTA for the first time
Purpose
This document describes step by step which actions need to be performed whenever MTA is going to be used for the first time.
This can be useful to prepare for a first time implementation, a deep dive, or an on-premise implementation.
1. Import the MTA Plugin module
For each Mendix App to be tested in MTA, this action needs to be performed.
Follow the steps described here to complete this action.
2. Enable microflow testing for page calls
For each Mendix App to be tested in MTA, this action needs to be performed.
Follow the steps described here to complete this action.
3. Create an API key and PAT for your Mendix account
This action needs to be performed by each Mendix developer who wishes to test their Mendix Apps in MTA.
An API key needs to be created to make communication possible with MTA and the Mendix platform. Make sure to store the API key in a password manager after creation. Follow the steps described on the Mendix documentation site to complete this action: https://docs.mendix.com/developerportal/community-tools/mendix-profile/#api-keys
Now also create a Personal Access Token (PAT).
Go to https://warden.mendix.com to add it and select only this scope: mx:modelrepository:repo:read
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Finally, follow these steps to finish the setup after MTA is up and running.
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Last updated 27 may 2022