Sample Add-ins

Following add-ins are introducing how they can extend feature of ARCSeeker.
The functions of each add-in are able to be used as is, but it is also possible to customize the source code and create unique add-ins.

We are offering the four add-ins, currently.

For downloading and installation of add-ins, please see the Download at the bottom of this page.
.NET Framework version 2.0 is essential to use these add-ins.

Approve Add-in

The following functions are available in this add-in.

  • It decides whether to issue "Request for Approval" when saving the changes of component. When the request is issued, the status is change to "Waiting for Approval."
  • This "Waiting for Approval" component cannot be modified.
  • Right click on the "Waiting for Approval" component in the list enables "Approve" command. You can either select "Approval" or "Return" with this command. Comments can be made as needed.
  • Entered comments are automatically added into the comment tab of the component.
  • The sample source code also has the check function to see if Word file is contained in the component when saving. To check this function, saves the component while pressing down the SHIFT key. When there is no .doc extension file, the component cannot be saved because of an error.

Review Add-in

The following functions are available in this add-in.

  • Right click on the component in the list enables "Review" command. With this command, you can evaluate components in five levels.
  • The evaluation information is shown when component has tagged value, named "Review."
  • The number of people who evaluate the component is shown when component has tagged value, named "Reviewer Count."

Counter Add-in

The following functions are available in this add-in.

  • It internally counts every time the component is opened, as a reference number.
    (Please note that it does not apply to the opening operation of the property when the target property is already displayed as a tab.)
  • The number of counting is shown when component has tagged value, named "Counter."

Icon Change Add-in

The following functions are available in this add-in.

  • When the component type is changed to "Product," the icons shown in the list are changed as well.

Download

To download the files related to the add-ins introduced in this page, download the compressed file below.

ASAddinSamples.zip

This file contains the following four add-in files. Follow the installation steps below for the desired add-in, and register it.

  • Approve Add-in
    ApproveAddin.dll, ApproveAddin.reg
  • Review Add-in
    ReviewAddin.dll, ReviewAddin.reg
  • Counter Add-in
    CounterAddin.dll, CounterAddin.reg
  • Icon Change Add-in
    IconChangeAddin.dll, IconChangeAddin.reg, MYCOMP.ICO

Installation Steps

Steps to use this add-in is as follows. Please note that the operation check is made with version 3.1 build 52.

  1. Double click the reg file of the desired add-in, and register it to ARCSeeker.
  2. Copy the DLL file of the desired add-in to the installation directory of ARCSeeker.
    To use "Icon Change Add-in", copy the "MYCOMP.ICO" in the compressed file to "C:\".
  3. Register the DLL file in the installation directory. Execute the registration command as below by the command prompt.
    C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v2.0.50727\regasm.exe "C:\Program Files\SparxSystems Japan\ARCSeeker\file_name.dll"
    (file_name.dll should be the appropriate file name of each add-in.)
  4. Run ARCSeeker, and check if the add-in is enabled from Tool | Manage Add-Ins menu item.

Download Source Code

The source codes of the add-ins in this page are open to public. You can download them from this page. All add-ins are created by Visual Basic 2008.

For comments and requests, contact us from the inquiry page.