The following requirements are needed in order to build a custom task:
You must have a solid understanding on how tasks and Projects work in
Managed File Transfer
.
You will need access to a
Managed File Transfer
installation where you can install and test the custom tasks created.
You must be a Java programmer with a good understanding of Java 8.0 and XML.
You will need an IDE, for example, Eclipse or NetBeans, to create, compile and package a Java project.
If a custom task is written incorrectly, it may cause serious problems or performance issues in
Managed File Transfer
. It is critical that custom tasks are only developed by experienced Java programmers. Custom tasks should be tested thoroughly to ensure that they work properly and do not adversely affect the operation of
Managed File Transfer
.
Your organization will be responsible for any problems (including data loss and downtime) caused by custom tasks. If you are not comfortable with these risks, please do not attempt to build your own custom tasks.