The NETx BMS Server Extension Manager is a tool that allows to install and update extensions from the central repository hosted by NETx Automation. These extensions range from plug-ins for specific field level protocols to XLogic implementations presumably useful for many users of our software.
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The restart of the BMS Studio (not only the server) is now required before the extension can be used.
Install Extensions Offline
In some closed systems there is not internet connection. Although it is still possible to install those packages from Extension Manager offline.
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| To generate the Offline packages you will need an online device which has BMS Platform installed. |
Open command prompt with Administrative privileges:
Navigate to your BMS Platform installation directory Ex. " cd C:\Program Files (x86)\NETxAutomation\BMS Platform 2018\ExtensionManager ".Offline Packages can be generated via this command:
Command Example ExtensionManager.exe -e <plugin1> <plugin2> ... <packagefilename> ExtensionManager.exe -e Plugins/Salto Plugins/Kaba Package.nxp 
- Copy the Packge.nxp to the offline system. Make sure to copy the file to the Extension Manager folder.
- Now Start command prompt with Administrative privileges , and Navigate to Extension Manager Folder Ex. " cd C:\Program Files (x86)\NETxAutomation\BMS Platform 2018\ExtensionManager ". Offline Packages can be installed via this command:
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ExtensionManager.exe -i Package.nxp |
Packages have been successfully installed. In Extension Manager, Packages are installed and ready to use.
