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.
- Open command prompt with administrative privileges
Navigate to your BMS Platform installation directory, e.g.
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\NETxAutomation\BMS Platform 2018\ExtensionManager
Generate offline packages using the followingcommand:
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 into the Extension Manager folder.
Start a command prompt with administrative privileges and navigate to the Extension Manager's folder.
cd C:\Program Files (x86)\NETxAutomation\BMS Platform 2018\ExtensionManager
Install the offline packages with the following command
ExtensionManager.exe -i Package.nxp
or use the Extension Manager in an offline fashion:
