CARMA can be customized through the use of Eclipse plugin
projects. The following exercises will provide you with a starting
point in developing your own CARMA customization.
Note: Exercise 1-5 and 9 are independent of each other and
can be completed in any order. Exercises 6-8 build off of Exercise
5 and each other, as a result they must be completed in order. Exercise
9 involves some host configuration of the Sample PDS RAM which may
involve special permissions.
Learning objectives
After completing
the exercises in this module, you will have an understanding of the
following concepts:
- Creating an Rational® Developer
for System z® Eclipse plugin
project
- Using the Plugin Manifest Editor to add dependencies and extensions
- Use the plugin.xml file to modify extensions
and their attributes
- Create packages, classes, and folders within an Eclipse plugin
project
- Create and modify Java classes
to add enhanced functionality to the plug-ins
Time required
The time required to complete
these exercises will vary. Each exercise contains an approximate time
required.
Prerequisites
To successfully complete
the exercises in this module, you should have:
- Rational Developer
for System z installed
on your local workspace
- Access to a z/OS® host system
and any required authentication
- Basic understanding of Java coding
and debugging