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The Extension Manager is a tool to install and update extensions from the central repository hosted by NETxAutomation. These extensions range from plug-ins for specific field level protocols to XLogic implementations presumably useful for many users of our software.
When the BMS Core Studio is stopped, the Extension Manager can be started from the BMS Studio menu Extensions / Manager / Start extension manager...
The Extension Manager window appears:
Up to now there are two categories of extensions available:
- Plugins: BMS Server plugins for enhanced modes of field level communication.
- Core: useful Libraries and Datapoint Definitions.
Installation
To install an extension, select the extension by ticking the corresponding checkbox and click Install.
After a successful installation the confirmation appears:
The restart of the BMS Core Studio 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 the Extension Manager on the PC where you have the Internet connection.
Navigate to the "Online" tab. Select the extension(s) that you want to export. Afterwards, press the "Export" button
You will get an "nxp package".- Copy the "nxp package" to the offline system.
Open the Extension Manager and import the "nxp package"using the import button
Article applies to the following products:
- NETx BMS Platform
- NETx Multi Protocol Server
- NETx BMS Server 2.0