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= Overview = | = Overview = | ||
| − | The | + | The OpenOffice.org API plugin for NetBeans simplifies the development of OpenOffice.org extensions. You can use the OpenOffice.org API can to program OpenOffice.org, and automate remote or in process tasks extend OpenOffice.org with completely new functionality. The OpenOffice.org API plugin for NetBeans simplifies accessing and using of the API in new projects and simplifies the task of creating complete OpenOffice.org extension packages (comparable to the NetBeans plugin modules). |
= Features = | = Features = | ||
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== Project Types == | == Project Types == | ||
| − | All project types create working code. Once the wizard is | + | All project types create working code. Once the wizard is finished, a working |
compilable project is created. It may not do anything, but it can be used | compilable project is created. It may not do anything, but it can be used | ||
in OpenOffice.org from the beginning. | in OpenOffice.org from the beginning. | ||
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*'''[[OpenOffice_Simple_UNO_Client_Application_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Client Application Project Type]]''' | *'''[[OpenOffice_Simple_UNO_Client_Application_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Client Application Project Type]]''' | ||
This project type creates an adapted J2SE client application project with additional support of the | This project type creates an adapted J2SE client application project with additional support of the | ||
| − | simple UNO bootstrap feature. To enable this, some | + | simple UNO bootstrap feature. To enable this, some pre-compiled glue code is bundled with the client |
| − | application. | + | application. The result is a portable jar file that bootstraps OpenOffice.org on any supported OS. |
*'''[[OpenOffice_Calc_Add-In_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Calc Add-In Project Type]]''' | *'''[[OpenOffice_Calc_Add-In_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Calc Add-In Project Type]]''' | ||
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO | This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO | ||
| − | component library and an office extension package. The wizard collects necessary information for new | + | component library and an office extension package. The wizard collects the necessary information for new |
Calc built-in functions and abstracts from the underlying UNO technology. | Calc built-in functions and abstracts from the underlying UNO technology. | ||
*'''[[General_UNO_Component_Project_Type|General UNO Component Project Type]]''' | *'''[[General_UNO_Component_Project_Type|General UNO Component Project Type]]''' | ||
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a | This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a | ||
| − | UNO component library and an | + | UNO component library and an OpenOffice.org extension package. The wizard collects information about services |
and additional optional interfaces which should be implemented. Additional IDL types can also be | and additional optional interfaces which should be implemented. Additional IDL types can also be | ||
| − | defined. A complete code skeleton is generated, with | + | defined. A complete code skeleton is generated, with the component helper functions and the default interface methods already implemented. |
| − | and default | + | |
*'''[[OpenOffice_Add-On_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Add-On Project Type]]''' | *'''[[OpenOffice_Add-On_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Add-On Project Type]]''' | ||
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO | This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO | ||
| − | component library and an | + | component library and an OpenOffice.org extension package. The wizard collects the necessary information for an |
| − | + | OpenOffice.org Add-On component and generates an Add-On specific code skeleton. | |
== File Types == | == File Types == | ||
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*'''UNO idl file type''' | *'''UNO idl file type''' | ||
| − | + | You can use a file type wizard to create idl files. In the first step, you must select the name location | |
| − | and UNO type (e.g. Service or Interface) | + | and UNO type (e.g. Service or Interface). You can add additional |
| − | information | + | information in the second step. When an interface is created, the second step asks about |
the functions that the interface should contain. A complete working idl file is created. | the functions that the interface should contain. A complete working idl file is created. | ||
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*'''Create OXT''' | *'''Create OXT''' | ||
| − | If | + | If necessary, your code is compiled. The resulting jar file is packed into an OXT file, together with other necessary files such as configuration files, a manifest file, and images. The OXT file is located in the "dist" directory of the project. |
*'''Deploy OpenOffice.org Extension''' | *'''Deploy OpenOffice.org Extension''' | ||
| − | "Create OXT" is executed | + | If necessary, "Create OXT" is executed. The resulting OXT file is registered inside the user installation of OpenOffice.org. |
*'''Debug Extension in Target OpenOffice.org''' | *'''Debug Extension in Target OpenOffice.org''' | ||
| − | "Create OXT" is executed | + | If necessary, "Create OXT" is executed. The resulting OXT file is registered in a temporary user installation of OpenOffice.org, which is located in the build directory of the project. (Cleaning of the project removes the user installation again.) Then OpenOffice.org is started with this user installation and the action that triggers the registered extension must be done in OpenOffice.org. |
Execution stops at any breakpoints added to the code of the extension and debugging can start from there. | Execution stops at any breakpoints added to the code of the extension and debugging can start from there. | ||
== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
*'''External Jars''' | *'''External Jars''' | ||
| − | Additional external jars that are used in an extension are automatically copied | + | Additional external jars that are used in an extension are automatically copied into the OXT file and added to the extension's classpath. A registered extension in OpenOffice.org can still use the functionality provided there. |
| − | The jars can be added to the project as single jar or as part of a NetBeans library. Note | + | The jars can be added to the project as a single jar or as part of a NetBeans library. Note: All the jars from a library will be added to the OXT file, independent from their usage in the extension. |
= Preview = | = Preview = | ||
| − | The current preview (version 0.8) supports four project types, one client application wizard, a Calc Add-In wizard, a wizard for general UNO components and an Add-On wizard. The Calc Add-In allows | + | The current preview (version 0.8) supports four project types, one client application wizard, a Calc Add-In wizard, a wizard for general UNO components and an Add-On wizard. The Calc Add-In allows you to define new Calc built-in functions for the spreadsheet application which can be directly used from the built-in functions wizard. The user does not need any knowledge of the underlying UNO technology and can define new functions on a higher level. The general UNO component wizard requires some more UNO base knowledge but really simplifies the initial creation of a new component. The Add-On wizard supports the definition of new top-level menus and toolbars and generates the appropriate code skeleton and the necessary config files. The generated project can be used as a starting point to extend it to a more complex Add-On. |
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Once you have installed the plugin manually you will be able to update to future releases easily by using the integrated '' '''Update Center''' '' in NetBeans. The plugin comes with its own '' '''OpenOffice.org Preview Updated Center''' '' where we will provide future previews. | Once you have installed the plugin manually you will be able to update to future releases easily by using the integrated '' '''Update Center''' '' in NetBeans. The plugin comes with its own '' '''OpenOffice.org Preview Updated Center''' '' where we will provide future previews. | ||
== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
| − | The plugin ''[http://api.openoffice.org/Projects/NetBeansIntegration/org-openoffice-extensions.nbm org-openoffice-extensions.nbm]'' works only in combination with | + | The plugin ''[http://api.openoffice.org/Projects/NetBeansIntegration/org-openoffice-extensions.nbm org-openoffice-extensions.nbm]'' works only in combination with OpenOffice.org and an appropriate OpenOffice.org Software Development Kit (SDK). |
*'''[http://api.openoffice.org/Projects/NetBeansIntegration/org-openoffice-extensions.nbm org-openoffice-extensions.nbm]''' - the plugin module | *'''[http://api.openoffice.org/Projects/NetBeansIntegration/org-openoffice-extensions.nbm org-openoffice-extensions.nbm]''' - the plugin module | ||
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*'''[http://download.openoffice.org/sdk.html OpenOffice.org Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.0.4]''' or a higher version | *'''[http://download.openoffice.org/sdk.html OpenOffice.org Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.0.4]''' or a higher version | ||
| − | For the Add-on wizard you | + | For the Add-on wizard you must have the latest version of the uno-skeletonmaker (comes with OpenOffice.org SDK 2.2.0) and you can download a pre-compiled binary from the file section of the [http://api.openoffice.org API] project ([http://api.openoffice.org/files/documents/22/3823/uno-skeletonmaker_linux_x86zip.zip Linux-x86], [http://api.openoffice.org/files/documents/22/3824/uno-skeletonmaker_solaris_sparc.zip Solaris-Sparc], [http://api.openoffice.org/files/documents/22/3825/uno-skeletonmaker_solaris_x86.zip Solaris-x86], [http://api.openoffice.org/files/documents/22/3826/uno-skeletonmaker_windows.zip Windows]) |
== Installation == | == Installation == | ||
| − | The current version of the NetBeans plugin is a first preview and | + | The current version of the NetBeans plugin is a first preview and must be installed manually as a normal NetBeans plugin in the “Update Center” in NetBeans. The manual installation is only necessary the first time and then you can use the integrated ''OpenOffice.org Preview Update Center''. Simply choose |
*'' '''NetBeans -> Tools -> Update Center -> Install Manually Downloaded Modules (.nbm Files)''' '' | *'' '''NetBeans -> Tools -> Update Center -> Install Manually Downloaded Modules (.nbm Files)''' '' | ||
select the downloaded module and follow the wizard to install it. | select the downloaded module and follow the wizard to install it. | ||
=== Configuration === | === Configuration === | ||
| − | Before you can use the new project types you | + | Before you can use the new project types you must configure the plugin because it needs an installed OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK. |
| − | The current version of the plugin | + | The current version of the plugin asks during the installation for an OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK installation. You also configure or change both programs later. Note: If you change the OpenOffice.org or OpenOffice.org SDK installation, these changes are effective for newly created projects only. This will be changed in the future, and you will be asked if you want accept these changes for existing projects. |
For changing the office and SDK installation please choose | For changing the office and SDK installation please choose | ||
*'' '''Tools -> Options -> Miscellaneous -> StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Extensions''' '' | *'' '''Tools -> Options -> Miscellaneous -> StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Extensions''' '' | ||
| − | and select a valid | + | and select a valid OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK installation. |
<br>[[Image:OpenOffice_Extensions_Plugin_Options.png|center]]<br> | <br>[[Image:OpenOffice_Extensions_Plugin_Options.png|center]]<br> | ||
| − | The configuration step | + | The configuration step automatically installs a new OpenOffice.org library which can be used in other projects to support the OpenOffice.org API. Including this library in your own projects enables context sensitive help and code completion. |
== Working with new Project Types == | == Working with new Project Types == | ||
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== Known Problems and Missing Features == | == Known Problems and Missing Features == | ||
| − | * | + | * Context sensitive help does not work on Linux (Solaris not yet tested), even the javadoc generated Java UNO runtime reference documentation does not work on Linux. Under Windows both work as expected. |
| − | * | + | * The integrated update center module does not work on Unix systems (known bug [http://www.netbeans.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=72960&x=23&y=7 72960] in NetBeans which is fixed in NetBeans 6.0). Workaround is to install NetBeans locally where you have write access. |
| − | * | + | * The backward compatibility mode for Calc Add-Ins creates still an '''.oxt''' extension package. This of course makes no sense for older OpenOffice.org versions because this file extension was first introduced in OO.org 2.0.4. Please simply rename it to '''.uno.pkg''' |
| − | * | + | * Projects are currently not platform independent. If you want to build a project on a different platform you must adapt the '''<projectname>/nbproject/project-uno.properties''' file by hand. |
= Planned Features = | = Planned Features = | ||
| − | The focus is on creating new wizards for various tasks plus common basic functionality. The main programming language is Java | + | The focus is on creating new wizards for various tasks plus common basic functionality. The main programming language is Java. Support for C++ is also planned and depends on the C++ support in NetBeans which will be available at least for NetBeans 6.0. The planned feature list is not final and more specialized wizards for other service provider interfaces (SPI) are coming in the future. |
== New Project Types == | == New Project Types == | ||
| − | *'''[[OpenOffice_Scripting_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Scripting Project Type]]'''<br>This new project type will create an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for | + | *'''[[OpenOffice_Scripting_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org Scripting Project Type]]'''<br>This new project type will create an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for OpenOffice.org scripting. It should provide you the possibility to import scripts from OpenOffice.org and open documents, edit, change and build these scripts, debug them and export them back (currently the support is planned for Java scripts only). |
| − | *'''[[OpenOffice_API_Library_Wrapper_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org API Library API Wrapper Project Type]]'''<br>This new project type should create a ''Library Wrapper Module'' to support | + | *'''[[OpenOffice_API_Library_Wrapper_Project_Type|OpenOffice.org API Library API Wrapper Project Type]]'''<br>This new project type should create a ''Library Wrapper Module'' to support simple usage of the OpenOffice.org API in your own projects. It bundles the necessary API jar files from OpenOffice.org in the library and in client applications. This of course is necessary to make use of the OpenOffice.org API in clients running on machines where no OpenOffice.org is installed and where the communication with OpenOffice.org is made over a remote socket connection. |
== Common Features == | == Common Features == | ||
*'''UNOIDL Support'''<br>Means support of a new file type for UNOIDL files, including compiling, UNOIDL editor with syntax highlighting. A wizard for defining new UNOIDL types should be supported as well. | *'''UNOIDL Support'''<br>Means support of a new file type for UNOIDL files, including compiling, UNOIDL editor with syntax highlighting. A wizard for defining new UNOIDL types should be supported as well. | ||
| − | *'''Debug Support'''<br>Means debug support directly from NetBeans for new built and deployed extensions in the | + | *'''Debug Support'''<br>Means debug support directly from NetBeans for new built and deployed extensions in the OpenOffice.org process as well as the debugging of scripts in OpenOffice.org. |
| − | *'''Support of | + | *'''Support of OpenOffice.org extension package'''<br>This must be defined in detail but it should at least support the browsing of an '' '''.oxt''' '' file in the NetBeans file system similar to jar|zip files. |
| − | *'''File type for xcu files'''<br>This | + | *'''File type for xcu files'''<br>This must be defined in detail but we can think of a special editor for OpenOffice .org configuration files. |
= Quality Assurance = | = Quality Assurance = | ||
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= Feedback = | = Feedback = | ||
| − | This is a preview only | + | This is a preview only. Everything is under development and needs to be improved. Feedback is welcome and highly appreciated and we would like to invite you to discuss it on [mailto:dev@api.openoffice.org dev@api.openoffice.org] (Note: you have to be subscribed on the mailing list). |
You can also submit new [http://api.openoffice.org/issues/enter_bug.cgi?component=sdk&issue_type=FEATURE feature] or [http://api.openoffice.org/issues/enter_bug.cgi?component=sdk&issue_type=ENHANCEMENT enhancement] requests in the issue tracker in the category '''sdk''' and the subcomponent '''netbeans-integration''' | You can also submit new [http://api.openoffice.org/issues/enter_bug.cgi?component=sdk&issue_type=FEATURE feature] or [http://api.openoffice.org/issues/enter_bug.cgi?component=sdk&issue_type=ENHANCEMENT enhancement] requests in the issue tracker in the category '''sdk''' and the subcomponent '''netbeans-integration''' | ||
Revision as of 08:08, 3 May 2007
Contents
Overview
The OpenOffice.org API plugin for NetBeans simplifies the development of OpenOffice.org extensions. You can use the OpenOffice.org API can to program OpenOffice.org, and automate remote or in process tasks extend OpenOffice.org with completely new functionality. The OpenOffice.org API plugin for NetBeans simplifies accessing and using of the API in new projects and simplifies the task of creating complete OpenOffice.org extension packages (comparable to the NetBeans plugin modules).
Features
All featues listed here are available in the current Preview. Download it here org-openoffice-extensions.nbm and try it out!
Project Types
All project types create working code. Once the wizard is finished, a working compilable project is created. It may not do anything, but it can be used in OpenOffice.org from the beginning.
This project type creates an adapted J2SE client application project with additional support of the simple UNO bootstrap feature. To enable this, some pre-compiled glue code is bundled with the client application. The result is a portable jar file that bootstraps OpenOffice.org on any supported OS.
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO component library and an office extension package. The wizard collects the necessary information for new Calc built-in functions and abstracts from the underlying UNO technology.
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO component library and an OpenOffice.org extension package. The wizard collects information about services and additional optional interfaces which should be implemented. Additional IDL types can also be defined. A complete code skeleton is generated, with the component helper functions and the default interface methods already implemented.
This project type creates an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for a UNO component library and an OpenOffice.org extension package. The wizard collects the necessary information for an OpenOffice.org Add-On component and generates an Add-On specific code skeleton.
File Types
- xcu file type
Create an empty xcu file type. The files are recognized in NetBeans and syntax highlighting is supported.
- xcs file type
Create an empty xcs file type. The files are recognized in NetBeans and syntax highlighting is supported.
- UNO idl file type
You can use a file type wizard to create idl files. In the first step, you must select the name location and UNO type (e.g. Service or Interface). You can add additional information in the second step. When an interface is created, the second step asks about the functions that the interface should contain. A complete working idl file is created.
Create, deploy and debug
These are actions that are available in the context menu of an extension project in the "Project" view.
- Create OXT
If necessary, your code is compiled. The resulting jar file is packed into an OXT file, together with other necessary files such as configuration files, a manifest file, and images. The OXT file is located in the "dist" directory of the project.
- Deploy OpenOffice.org Extension
If necessary, "Create OXT" is executed. The resulting OXT file is registered inside the user installation of OpenOffice.org.
- Debug Extension in Target OpenOffice.org
If necessary, "Create OXT" is executed. The resulting OXT file is registered in a temporary user installation of OpenOffice.org, which is located in the build directory of the project. (Cleaning of the project removes the user installation again.) Then OpenOffice.org is started with this user installation and the action that triggers the registered extension must be done in OpenOffice.org. Execution stops at any breakpoints added to the code of the extension and debugging can start from there.
Miscellaneous
- External Jars
Additional external jars that are used in an extension are automatically copied into the OXT file and added to the extension's classpath. A registered extension in OpenOffice.org can still use the functionality provided there. The jars can be added to the project as a single jar or as part of a NetBeans library. Note: All the jars from a library will be added to the OXT file, independent from their usage in the extension.
Preview
The current preview (version 0.8) supports four project types, one client application wizard, a Calc Add-In wizard, a wizard for general UNO components and an Add-On wizard. The Calc Add-In allows you to define new Calc built-in functions for the spreadsheet application which can be directly used from the built-in functions wizard. The user does not need any knowledge of the underlying UNO technology and can define new functions on a higher level. The general UNO component wizard requires some more UNO base knowledge but really simplifies the initial creation of a new component. The Add-On wizard supports the definition of new top-level menus and toolbars and generates the appropriate code skeleton and the necessary config files. The generated project can be used as a starting point to extend it to a more complex Add-On.
Once you have installed the plugin manually you will be able to update to future releases easily by using the integrated Update Center in NetBeans. The plugin comes with its own OpenOffice.org Preview Updated Center where we will provide future previews.
Requirements
The plugin org-openoffice-extensions.nbm works only in combination with OpenOffice.org and an appropriate OpenOffice.org Software Development Kit (SDK).
- org-openoffice-extensions.nbm - the plugin module
- OpenOffice.org 2.0.4 or StarOffice 8 Product Update 4 or higher versions of both programs
- OpenOffice.org Software Development Kit (SDK) 2.0.4 or a higher version
For the Add-on wizard you must have the latest version of the uno-skeletonmaker (comes with OpenOffice.org SDK 2.2.0) and you can download a pre-compiled binary from the file section of the API project (Linux-x86, Solaris-Sparc, Solaris-x86, Windows)
Installation
The current version of the NetBeans plugin is a first preview and must be installed manually as a normal NetBeans plugin in the “Update Center” in NetBeans. The manual installation is only necessary the first time and then you can use the integrated OpenOffice.org Preview Update Center. Simply choose
- NetBeans -> Tools -> Update Center -> Install Manually Downloaded Modules (.nbm Files)
select the downloaded module and follow the wizard to install it.
Configuration
Before you can use the new project types you must configure the plugin because it needs an installed OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK.
The current version of the plugin asks during the installation for an OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK installation. You also configure or change both programs later. Note: If you change the OpenOffice.org or OpenOffice.org SDK installation, these changes are effective for newly created projects only. This will be changed in the future, and you will be asked if you want accept these changes for existing projects.
For changing the office and SDK installation please choose
- Tools -> Options -> Miscellaneous -> StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Extensions
and select a valid OpenOffice.org and OpenOffice.org SDK installation.
The configuration step automatically installs a new OpenOffice.org library which can be used in other projects to support the OpenOffice.org API. Including this library in your own projects enables context sensitive help and code completion.
Working with new Project Types
The plugin integrates four new project types under the category StarOffice/OpenOffice.org:
- StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Calc Add-On
- StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Calc Add-Ins
- StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Client Application
- StarOffice/OpenOffice.org Component
The wizards will collect the necessary information to create the new projects and should follow the NetBeans philosophy. You can simply choose
- File -> New Project -> StarOffice/OpenOffice.org -> <project_type>
For more details about the project types please take a look at
- OpenOffice.org UNO Client Application Project Type
- OpenOffice.org Calc Add-In Project Type
- OpenOffice.org Component Project Type
- OpenOffice.org Add-On Project Type
Known Problems and Missing Features
- Context sensitive help does not work on Linux (Solaris not yet tested), even the javadoc generated Java UNO runtime reference documentation does not work on Linux. Under Windows both work as expected.
- The integrated update center module does not work on Unix systems (known bug 72960 in NetBeans which is fixed in NetBeans 6.0). Workaround is to install NetBeans locally where you have write access.
- The backward compatibility mode for Calc Add-Ins creates still an .oxt extension package. This of course makes no sense for older OpenOffice.org versions because this file extension was first introduced in OO.org 2.0.4. Please simply rename it to .uno.pkg
- Projects are currently not platform independent. If you want to build a project on a different platform you must adapt the <projectname>/nbproject/project-uno.properties file by hand.
Planned Features
The focus is on creating new wizards for various tasks plus common basic functionality. The main programming language is Java. Support for C++ is also planned and depends on the C++ support in NetBeans which will be available at least for NetBeans 6.0. The planned feature list is not final and more specialized wizards for other service provider interfaces (SPI) are coming in the future.
New Project Types
- OpenOffice.org Scripting Project Type
This new project type will create an adapted J2SE class library project with special support for OpenOffice.org scripting. It should provide you the possibility to import scripts from OpenOffice.org and open documents, edit, change and build these scripts, debug them and export them back (currently the support is planned for Java scripts only). - OpenOffice.org API Library API Wrapper Project Type
This new project type should create a Library Wrapper Module to support simple usage of the OpenOffice.org API in your own projects. It bundles the necessary API jar files from OpenOffice.org in the library and in client applications. This of course is necessary to make use of the OpenOffice.org API in clients running on machines where no OpenOffice.org is installed and where the communication with OpenOffice.org is made over a remote socket connection.
Common Features
- UNOIDL Support
Means support of a new file type for UNOIDL files, including compiling, UNOIDL editor with syntax highlighting. A wizard for defining new UNOIDL types should be supported as well. - Debug Support
Means debug support directly from NetBeans for new built and deployed extensions in the OpenOffice.org process as well as the debugging of scripts in OpenOffice.org. - Support of OpenOffice.org extension package
This must be defined in detail but it should at least support the browsing of an .oxt file in the NetBeans file system similar to jar|zip files. - File type for xcu files
This must be defined in detail but we can think of a special editor for OpenOffice .org configuration files.
Quality Assurance
If you find bugs please submit a new issue in the category sdk and the subcomponent netbeans-integration
Things to be done
Feedback
This is a preview only. Everything is under development and needs to be improved. Feedback is welcome and highly appreciated and we would like to invite you to discuss it on dev@api.openoffice.org (Note: you have to be subscribed on the mailing list).
You can also submit new feature or enhancement requests in the issue tracker in the category sdk and the subcomponent netbeans-integration
