Creating, extending, and replacing an IDO extension class assembly

  1. Open the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form and execute Filter-In-Place.
  2. Initiate a new record.
  3. Provide this information:
    Assembly Name
    Provide a name for the new assembly.
    Assembly Type
    Select Build From Source.
    Language
    Select C# or VB.NET.
    References
    Specify a comma-delimited list of assembly references that are 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. Initiate a new record.
    2. Provide a name for the assembly file to be generated.
      Note: When you provide the name, the application, the source code Edit field defaults 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, modify the generated source code as needed.
      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.
    6. Save your work and close the IDO Extension Class Source Code form.
  7. On the IDO Extension Class Assemblies form, click Build Assembly.

    When the system is finished building the assembly, a success message displays.

  8. On both 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.