Build a UI Plugin

You can build an ODTK UI plugin by following the instructions below.

The following topics provide an introductory walk-through to create a sample user interface (UI) plugin in C#. These steps are intended to be read and completed in sequential order.

1. Create a Valid Plugin
2. Add a Toolbar Button or Menu Item
3. Interacting with ODTK Objects
4. Add a Custom User Control
5. Add a Custom Configuration Page

For additional features of UI plugins, and for steps to avoid common issues, see:

• Advanced Techniques
• Best Practices

To deploy a completed plugin to a customer or colleague, see:

• Install and Deploy UI Plugins

The UI Plugin walk-through steps listed above are in Visual Studio 2019 or Visual Studio 2015 formats. All file names contain "_VS2019" or "_VS2015", indicating the format type. You may also use the Visual Studio Express edition.

Related Topics:

• UI Plugins Library Reference
• UI Plugins Technology