SystemWeaver Extension

Overview

Introducing a first version of a Visual Studio code plugin to bring SystemWeaver closer to developers.

Features

With this plugin, developers with a minimum of "Read" access right to the database can:

• Search for an item by its xID or by the full SystemWeaver URL, e.g., url:swap://srvr1:443/x0400000000039929. The search result(s) display in a tree format and include, e.g., item name and type. Type icons are not displayed.
• Select a node in the tree to see the same type of information that you find in the Overview view in the client.
• View a Versions list for an item.
• View a References list for an item.

Installation

Prerequisites:

• Familiar with the SystemWeaver meta model building blocks (e.g., Items, Parts and Attributes)
• An installation of SystemWeaver version Kålltorp (R46) or later.
• A SystemWeaver account with a minimum of "Read" access rights to the server.

Inside VS Code You can clear the Search box at the top of the Extensions view and type in “SystemWeaver” and then click on Install.

Alternatively, You can manually install SystemWeaver extension packaged in a .vsix file. Using the Install from VSIX command in the Extensions view command dropdown, or the Extensions: Install from VSIX command in the Command Palette, point to the .vsix file.

Usage

A SystemWeaver plugin for Visual Studio Code is available and can be of use for in-house extension view developers. It provides basic read-only views of items. This article describes the plugin features.

• Logging in
• Searching for an Item
• Viewing Overview Information
• Viewing Item Versions
• Viewing Item References
• Logging out

Configuration

No configuration needed

Logging in

1. Select the SystemWeaver extension in the left-hand menu. The login form will display.
2. Enter your Username and Password information.
3. Enter the Server name and Port.
4. Click Login. The Search Item dialog will display.

Searching for an Item

To search for an item, enter the SystemWeaver xID for the item or item structure in the Find field. Your search results will display in a tree format.

Viewing Overview Information

To see an overview of the item information, click on the item in the tree. The Details pane will display the item's Properties, Attributes, and Description.

Viewing Item Versions

To see a list of all versions of an item, click on the Versions link in the Details pane.

Viewing Item References

To view an item's references, right click on the item and select Show References.

Logging out

To log out, click on the Logged in button and click Yes to confirm your logout.

License

No extra license require, only a valid SystemWeaver account.

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