Defining Additional Extension Files

You can use the Resources tab to view, edit, or add standalone files included in the extension and available for use by the extension. These files are not part of the extension’s Java code but are similar to file attachments used with other applications and can include icons, help files, and additional resources.You can...

This task shows you how to:

Add a New File Resource

You can specify new resource files that are not yet included with the extension.

  1. Click the Resources tab on the right side of the Isight Developer Perspective.
  2. In the Files area at the top of the tab, click Add.

    The Open dialog box appears.

  3. Specify the file you want to add, and click Open.

    You return to the Resources tab. The new file appears in the file list at the top of the tab and is placed in the extension’s resources directory.

  4. Click to save your changes to the extension.

Edit an Existing File Resource

You can edit a file that has already been attached to the extension.

  1. Click the Resources tab on the right side of the Isight Developer Perspective.
  2. In the Files area at the top of the tab, click the file you want to edit.

    All of the existing files for the extension are listed.

  3. Edit the file, as desired.
  4. Click to save your changes to the extension.

Define a Help File for the Extension

You can specify the embedded help for the extension, including the help file itself and the type of help it uses (HTML-based help, Javahelp, etc.). This help file can then be accessed when the extension is used in Isight.

  1. Click the Resources tab on the right side of the Isight Developer Perspective.
  2. If necessary, click the Help label to expand the area and display the available options.
  3. Specify the type of help you are including from the drop-down list. The following options are available:
    OptionDescription
    HTML Allows you to specify a single HTML file that contains all of the extension’s help information. Most word processors allow you to save a document in this format.
    Zipped HTML Allows you to specify a zip file containing all the required HTML and supporting image files. This type of file is used with most SIMULIA-supplied components.
    Java Allows you to specify a help system built using Java’s help package. To create this type of help file, you will need to use a help authoring tool, such as RoboHelp, WebWorks, Doc-To-Help, etc.
    SIMULIA Allows you to specify a help file provided with Isight (for example, the Design Gateway online help).
  4. Click to specify the file.

    The Open dialog box appears.

  5. Locate the file you want to add, and click Open.

    You return to the Resources tab. The new file appears in the text box in the Help area.

  6. Click to save your changes to the extension.