Creating, extending, and replacing an IDO extension class assembly

To create or extend and replace an IDO extension class assembly:

  1. Open the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form.
  2. Click New.
  3. Specify this information:
    Assembly Name
    Specify the name of the assembly.
    Assembly Type
    Select Build From Source.
    Language
    Select C# or VB.NET.
    References
    Specify a comma delimited list of assembly references that is required to build the assembly.
    Note: This information can be either the names of other IDO extension class assemblies or the .NET assembly file name in DLL format. This field defaults to the minimum set of required assembly references.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Click Source Code.
  6. On the IDO Extension Class Source Code form, perform these steps:
    1. Click New.
    2. Optionally, specify a file name.
      Note: When you leave the Filename field as blank, the source code edit will default to a skeleton IDO extension class. This information is only a suggested value and can be modified or replaced as desired.
    3. Click Code Editor.
      Note: This form is an enhanced editor that includes color syntax highlighting and automatic indenting.
    4. On the Code Editor form, update the source code.
      Note: The source code can be either C# or VB.NET depending on the Language that you defined on the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form.
    5. Click OK.
  7. On the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form, click Build Assembly.

    A success message is displayed.

  8. On the IDO Extension Class Source Code form and the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form, click Check In.
To link the custom assembly to the IDO, use the IDOs form. To link the IDO to the methods in the extension class, use the IDO Methods form.