Build a UI Plugin

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. Use the STK Object Model
4. Add a Custom User Control
5. Add a Custom Config Page

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

• Advanced Techniques
• Best Practices

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

• Install & Deploy UI Plugins

Note: The UI Plugin tutorials were designed using Visual Studio 2010, but samples are provided in Visual Studio 2013, Visual Studio 2012, and Visual Studio 2010 formats. All file names contain "_VS2013", "_VS2012", or "_VS2010", indicating the format type. Visual Studio Express edition may also be used.

Related Topics:

• UI Plugins Library Reference
• UI Plugins Technology

STK Programming Interface 11.0.1