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| + | == Developing and using plug-in programs == | ||
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| + | A ''plug-in'' program allows you to add customized functionality to MIPAV. Before you create a plug-in, you should have a strong understanding of the underlying structure of MIPAV's software design and data structure. Because plug-ins are written in Java, you should also have a basic understanding of that programming language. After you create the plug-in, you must then install it. Once it is installed, you can access it from the Plug-Ins menu in the main MIPAV window. | ||
Users who know how to program in Java can write a ''plug-in program'' that adds support for a new file format, creates a new view, or applies a new algorithm to an image. | Users who know how to program in Java can write a ''plug-in program'' that adds support for a new file format, creates a new view, or applies a new algorithm to an image. | ||
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This chapter does not intended to explain how to write a Java program; rather it presents information to help users who are writing plug-in programs to customize MIPAV. | This chapter does not intended to explain how to write a Java program; rather it presents information to help users who are writing plug-in programs to customize MIPAV. | ||
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You can find in this chapter how to: | You can find in this chapter how to: | ||
*Gain access to and use the online MIPAV application programming interface (API) documentation<br /> | *Gain access to and use the online MIPAV application programming interface (API) documentation<br /> | ||
Revision as of 15:42, 24 April 2012
In this chapter. . .
- Understanding plug-in programs
- Using the API documentation
- Developing plug-in programs
- Creating a self-contained plug-in frame
- Examples of MIPAV plug-ins
Developing and using plug-in programs
A plug-in program allows you to add customized functionality to MIPAV. Before you create a plug-in, you should have a strong understanding of the underlying structure of MIPAV's software design and data structure. Because plug-ins are written in Java, you should also have a basic understanding of that programming language. After you create the plug-in, you must then install it. Once it is installed, you can access it from the Plug-Ins menu in the main MIPAV window.
Users who know how to program in Java can write a plug-in program that adds support for a new file format, creates a new view, or applies a new algorithm to an image.
This chapter does not intended to explain how to write a Java program; rather it presents information to help users who are writing plug-in programs to customize MIPAV.
You can find in this chapter how to:
- Gain access to and use the online MIPAV application programming interface (API) documentation
- Determine which version of Java to use
- Select one of the three plug-in types
- Include mandatory lines of code in plug-in programs so that they interface correctly with MIPAV
