Installing a plug-in

Installing simple plug-in programs merely copies files into the user's home directory.

Windows

c:\Documents and Settings\<user ID>\mipav\plugins

UNIX

/user/<user ID>/mipav/plugins

You can choose one of two methods for copying the files:

Use MIPAV's plug-in installation tool, e.g. in the MIPAV window, select PlugIns > Install PlugIns.

Use the operating system's tool for copying the files. This method requires the user to restart MIPAV so that the new plug-in appears in the PlugIns menu. When MIPAV starts, it parses the user's home directory and builds the PlugIns menu.

Warning: The MIPAV installation tool does not work for more complex plug-ins that consist of more complicated package class hierarchy, such as the Medic Talairach plug-in program. To learn more about Medic Talairach plug-in program, refer to MIPAV Technical Guide 1.

See also:

• Understanding plug-in programs
• Using the API documentation
• Developing plug-in programs
• Creating a self-contained plug-in frame
• Installing a plug-in
• Examples of MIPAV plug-ins
  • Plug-in CT_MD, a typical plug-in program
    • PlugInAlgorithmCT_MD.java
    • Plug-in CT_MD.java