3B. Upgrading BBjGrids

2. Installation of the BBjGridExWidget Plug-In

Use the Plug-In Manager to install the BBjGridExWidget on your system. You can find the plug-in manager in the start menu, or simply type RUN "PM" in a BBj console (assuming you use the default PREFIX that contains the <bbx>/plugins directory).

The Plug-In Manager comes with a getting started document that describes the steps to install a plug-in.

Inspect the Demos

The BBjGridExWidget comes with demo programs that can be started from the plug-in manager. These demos provide an essential resource for learning about how to implement certain functionality that won't be covered in this course. In order to inspect the source code, we suggest you open the BBjGridExWidget plug-in folder in your IDE to load and run the demo programs.

Review the JavaDoc

The BBjGridExWidget API is documented in JavaDoc format. Besides the demos, the JavaDoc pages are the most important source for information about the API of the grid and the methods it exposes.