Data Director Implementation Guide

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User Interface Extensions

User Interface extensions are used to add custom functionality to an IDD application.

Element	Description
uiExtensions	Can be added to the configuration to add top-level tabs and Start workspace extensions.
externalLinkChild	Can be configured to add child tabs to a subject area.
externalLinkAction	Can be configured to add actions to a subject area, subject area child, or search results.

These extensions are invoked via an URL to which parameters can be passed. These parameters can include the username and password for the logged-in user. These can be passed in clear text or encrypted text through Blowfish symmetric encryption. Use the encryptionKey as an optional element in the bddApplication element.

<bddApplication xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
      name="AppName"
      displayName="Application Name"
      defaultLocale="en"
      sessionTimeoutMinutes="30"
      xsi:noNamespaceSchemaLocation="./siperian-bdd-config-6.xsd">
    <encryptionKey>secretKey</encryptionKey>
    ...
  </bddApplication>

Manual IDD Configuration

Top-Level Workspace Tabs

Custom Top-Level Tabs

Start Workspace

Custom Child Tabs

Custom Actions

Security for Custom Extensions

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