4.2.2 Parameters to set when creating or copying plug-ins
The following table lists the parameters you can set in the Create Plug-in dialog box and the Copy Plug-in dialog box.
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Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
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ID#1 |
Specify an ID that identifies the plug-in. |
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Version#1 |
Specify the version number of the plug-in. Specify the version number in the format aa.bb.cc. |
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Vendor ID#1 |
Specify the ID of the vendor who created the plug-in. Create a unique vendor ID by specifying the domain name in reverse order from the top level as a period-separated value. For example, specify vendor IDs in the format com.xxxx or jp.co.yyyy. If you choose not to use domain names as vendor IDs, make sure that the vendor ID you specify is not being used for another vendor. You cannot specify a vendor ID that starts with com.hitachi.software.dna. |
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Name |
Specify a name for the plug-in. |
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Vendor Name#2 |
Specify the name of the vendor who created the plug-in. |
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Description |
Specify a description of the plug-in. |
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Category |
Specify the name of the plug-in category. |
- #1
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You cannot change the values you specify in the ID, Version, and Vendor ID fields after you create or copy the plug-in.
- #2
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If you omit this parameter, the value specified in Vendor ID is set as the Vendor Name. For a development plug-in, the Vendor Name field remains blank in the Editor window.
In the Create Plug-in dialog box, you can also define input properties, output properties, and remote commands. For details about input properties, output properties, and remote commands, see 4.3.2 Parameters to set in plug-in definition information.