Module 4: Adding an action to CARMA menu using plug-in extension points

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In this module, you create a Browse Member Action, and add it to the CARMA menu using an extension point. This new action allows for a CARMAMember to be selected and opened in a read-only mode.

Note: This module involves more Java™ coding and debugging than the previous modules.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you should be able to:

Create an Eclipse plug-in project
Create Java classes to add items to the menu
Add the action to an extension point
Run and debug the plug-in project

Time required

This module should take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Prerequisites

To successfully complete this module, you should have:

Created an Eclipse plug-in project

Lesson 1: Create the BrowseMemberAction class
In this lesson, you create the Java class responsible for handling the actions that are associated with browsing a CARMA member.
Lesson 2: Develop code for the BrowseMemberAction class
This lesson guides you through the steps to develop the needed code for the BrowseMemberAction class.
Lesson 3: Add the action to an extension point
Adding extension points to the BrowserMemberAction lets Developer for z/OS® know where to incorporate your plug-in into the rest of the system.
Summary: Module 4
In this module, you have created a plug-in that would allow you to open a particular CARMAMember in a read-only environment.