## Creating a Web service client using Ant tasks in the Workbench

You can use Ant through the Eclipse workspace to generate a Web service client using the CXF run-time environment.

Before creating the Web service you must:

- Complete the prerequisites in:Creating Web services and clients using Apache CXF and Ant tasks

To begin you need to modify the Ant properties file than was imported using the Ant Files wizard in the prerequisites.

1. Edit the `cxf_client.properties` file that you imported in the prerequisites step.
   1. Ensure the scenarioType parameter is set to client.
   2. Set the initialSelection parameter to the location of your WSDL file.
   3. All other parameters are optional and should be deleted if not explicitly set. The default values for the remaining properties will be retrieved from the Dynamic Web project settings and preferences. For additional information on how to set these parameters refer to:
      - CXF Web service client Ant task properties file reference

      Save the properties file.

2. Select the `cxf_client.xml` file and from the top level menu and select Run > External Tools > External Tools Configurations.
3. In the dialog that opens select Ant Build and then select the New launch configuration button in the toolbar. Select the JRE tab and select Run in the same JRE as the workspace. Click Apply and then Run.
4. A `Build Successful` message will be output to the console once the Web service has been generated.

Creating a Web service using Ant tasks in the Workbench