To Create Actions and Data Types Manually

Create a configuration file containing the action and data type definitions for the application.

Action and data type definition files must follow the naming convention name.dt.

You can place all your action and data type definitions in one file or distribute them among multiple files. For each file, use a file name that system administrators will easily connect with your application.

Action and data type names must be one word (no embedded spaces). You can use an underscore character. By convention, the first letter of the action or data type name is capitalized. Do not use an existing action name or file name. Use a name that advanced users and system administrators will easily connect with your application.

If you want the application's icon labeled with a different name than the action name, include a LABEL field in the action definition.

For more information about creating actions and data types, see:

• Chapter 10, Introduction to Actions and Data Types

• Chapter 11, Creating Actions and Data Types Using Create Action

• Chapter 12, Creating Actions Manually

• Chapter 13, Creating Data Types Manually