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Create a method plug-in

The goal of this exercise is to create a new method plug-in.

  1. Make sure that you are in the Authoring perspective.
  2. There are two ways to create a new method plug-in. Use one of the following:
    • Click File > New > Method Plug-in.
    • Right-click in the Library view and select New Method Plug-in.
  3. In the New Method Plug-in wizard, provide a name for the new method plug-in. In this instance, we will call it "my_plug-in".
    Note: We will refer to this method plug-in by name in many of the following exercises, so be sure to enter it exactly as shown.
  4. Enter text into the Brief description field. It is always a good idea to add brief descriptions to new method elements as you create them.
  5. In the Referenced Plug-ins panel, select publish.openup.base from the list and click Finish. This indicates that your plug-in will be an extension to the OpenUp plug-in. Unified Process provides a repository of base content that you can supplement with your own content. The new method plug-in is now in the Library view panel on the left side of your screen. It is not dimmed indicating that it is not locked and that you can edit it.
  6. To open the plug-in editor, double-click my_plug-in. About halfway down the page you will see the Lock Plug-in checkbox. This is unchecked for your new plug-in.
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