Create a Method Plug-in

Method Plug-ins allow the extension or customization of base library content without directly changing that base content by defining the differences to the content. You should always create new content in a method plug-in that you produce to separate your content from the original BUP content. This also allows you to update your own library with new releases of the BUP Method Library without affecting the content that you have created in your own plug-ins.

Note: Plug-ins that are shipped with Eclipse Process Framework Composer are locked and read-only. These plug-ins are grayed out in the Library View, indicating that they are locked.

To create a new Method Plug-in:

Make sure you are in the Authoring Perspective.
You can begin the method plug-in creation process in one of two ways:
- Click File > New > Method Plug-in. Or,
- In the Library view, right click an existing plug-in and select New Method Plug-in.
The New Method Plug-in wizard opens.
Type a name for your new plug-in in the Name field and then select a plugin in the Referenced Plug-ins field. The plug-in you create extends the plug-in you select from the list and allows you to use content from the selected plug-in as you create your own plug-in content.
Provide a brief description of the plug-in and list its authors to help you and others keep track of the plug-ins in the library. You can return to edit this information at any time.
Click Finish. Your new plug-in now appears in the Library View with the other Method Plug-ins.