Interface IExtension
Represents an extension registered with a particular extension point within a particular plug-in.
Namespace: Sdl.Core.PluginFramework
Assembly: Sdl.Core.PluginFramework.dll
Syntax
public interface IExtensionProperties
AuxiliaryExtensionAttributes
Returns the read-only collection of auxiliary extension attributes, specifying more information about this extension.
Declaration
AuxiliaryExtensionAttributeCollection AuxiliaryExtensionAttributes { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| AuxiliaryExtensionAttributeCollection |
Enabled
True when this extension is currently enabled.
Declaration
bool Enabled { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| System.Boolean |
ExtensionAttribute
Gets the extension attribute that represents this extension.
Declaration
ExtensionAttribute ExtensionAttribute { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| ExtensionAttribute |
ExtensionPoint
The extension point to which this extension contributes.
Declaration
IExtensionPoint ExtensionPoint { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| IExtensionPoint |
ExtensionType
Gets the extension implementation type.
Declaration
Type ExtensionType { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| System.Type |
Plugin
Gets the plug-in providing this extension.
Declaration
IPlugin Plugin { get; }Property Value
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| IPlugin |
Methods
CreateInstance()
Creates a new instance of the extension implementation type.
Declaration
object CreateInstance()Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| System.Object | The newly created instance. |
GetAuxiliaryExtensionAttributes<T>()
Gets the auxiliary extension attributes of the specified type.
Declaration
T[] GetAuxiliaryExtensionAttributes<T>()
where T : AuxiliaryExtensionAttributeReturns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| T[] | The auxiliary extension attributes of the requested type. |
Type Parameters
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| T | The type of auxiliary extension attributes to return. |
SetEnabled(Boolean)
Enables or disables this extension.
Declaration
bool SetEnabled(bool enabled)Parameters
| Type | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| System.Boolean | enabled | True to enable the extension. |
Returns
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| System.Boolean | True if disabling the extension does not require restarting the application, false otherwise. |
Validate()
Validates this extension.
Declaration
void Validate()Events
EnabledChanged
Raised when the Enabled property changes.
Declaration
event EventHandler<ExtensionEventArgs> EnabledChangedEvent Type
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| System.EventHandler<ExtensionEventArgs> |