Using the SDK Generator with Components

As previously mentioned, the creation of a Component Descriptor, the packaging of the component contents into a jar file, and the publishing of the component can be done in a more automated fashion using an interface called the SDK Generator.

The SDK Generator provides a wizard to lead you through the process of creating the Descriptor and packaging and publishing the component.

  1. Launch the SDK Generator using one of the following methods:

    • Windows: Execute the sdkGenerator.exe file located in the <Isight_install_directory>\<operating_system>\code\bin directory.

    • Linux: Execute the sdkGenerator file located in the <Isight_install_directory>/<operating_system>/code/bin directory.

    You can also access this interface from the Design Gateway by selecting SDK Generator from the Tools menu.

    The SDK Generator dialog box appears.



  2. Click each category in the list on the left side of the SDK Generator dialog box, and specify the information as necessary.

    After clicking the Name option on the left side of the SDK Generator dialog box, do not change the component name in the Full Name text box and attempt to reload the component. If you must change the name, change it, save the component, and close the SDK Generator. Then you can restart the SDK Generator and reload the component successfully.

  3. When you have specified the information, go to the Test category and try testing your Editor and/or Executor.

    Make sure that the package name that you specify for the wrapper classes matches the package names used for the actual Java classes. This package name will be used as the path in the jar file and must match the actual package name.

  4. You can save the jar file for your component at any time using the Save option in the File menu or by clicking Save on the toolbar.
  5. You can publish the component to the Isight Library at any time by clicking Publish .