Plug-in creation workflow

You manage and create new plug-ins from the Service Builder Home window Custom Plug-in Actions menu.

Use the Custom Plug-in Actions menu to edit, copy, or delete an existing plug-in.

When creating a new plug-in, you must complete the phases described in the following workflow:

Phase 1 - Preparation

1. Decide the purpose of the plug-in. Consider the steps for automating the process and determine if one or more plug-ins are required and if you can modify an existing plug-in or you must create a new plug-in.
2. Prepare to create the plug-in. This involves defining the plug-in and the associated icon file, preparing the required commands or scripts to run tasks, and preparing resource files.

Phase 2 - Creation

1. Create a new plug-in or copy and modify an existing plug-in. The plug-in is now in the Developing state.
2. Enter the standard information and set input and output properties.
3. Set the remote commands and environment variables as required.

Phase 3 - Testing

1. While developing a service template, drag the plug-in to the template flow.
2. Build the service template for testing.
3. Complete testing.
4. Debug the plug-in.
5. Rebuild and retest the service template until the plug-in runs successfully in the template.

Phase 4 - Releasing

Release the service template. The status of the service template and the related plug-ins changes to Released.