1. Mobile Plugin Framework
  2. Add a Plugin

Add a Plugin

A plugin is available out-of-the-box in Oracle Fusion Field Service and is supported by Oracle. It contains the logic that covers specific business scenarios and can support integrations with other Oracle products such as Service Logistics. You cannot change a plugin.

  1. Click Configuration > Forms & Plugins.
    The Forms & Plugins page appears and displays the existing forms and plugins.
  2. Click Add Plugin.
  3. Select any of these plugin type and then click Next.
    Plugin Type Description
    Plugin Archive An archive plugin is hosted in Oracle Fusion Field Service and uses the Plugin API to interact with Oracle Fusion Field Service. This means, if your plugin consists only of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files and doesn't contain server-side files, then you can host it in Oracle Fusion Field Service. No other hosting is required. The plugin framework handles the communication between the hosted plugin and Oracle Fusion Field Service.
    External Plugin An external plugin is hosted elsewhere and communicates with Oracle Fusion Field Service through the Plugin API. You add only a link to the plugin here.
    External Application An external application can be added as a plugin and it will be opened as a web page in a new window, or the same window within Oracle Fusion Field Service.
    Sample Plugin There are some sample plugins such as Meter Reading plugin that you can use. You can download the sample plugins from the "www-sites.oracle.com/downloads/samplecode/ofsc-samplecode-downloads.html" page. You may need to use the secure protocol https and a user account to access this site. Unless explicitly identified as such, the sample code available on this page isn't certified or supported by Oracle; it's intended for educational or testing purposes only.
  4. For example, click Sample Plugin.
    These sections are displayed:
    • Properties will be installed. These are the properties that are automatically installed with the plugin. These properties will be available on the Configuration > Properties page. If you de-install this plugin in the future, these properties will still remain on the Properties page.

    • Existing properties will be used. These are the properties that are required for the plugin and are currently present in Oracle Fusion Field Service.

      Note: If a property has an incorrect configuration (for example, for property type or entity), then you will see a corresponding message. Open the plugin's documentation, find the property requirements, and change the property settings accordingly.
  5. Click Activate and confirm the installation.
    A message similar to, 'Sample Plugin Successfully activated.' is displayed on the Forms and Plugins page after the installation You can install a plugin only once. The Activate button is disabled when you try to activate the plugin again. Be aware that plugins are supported only in the English language.
  6. To delete the plugin that is not in use:
    1. Click Configuration > Forms & Plugins.
    2. Locate the plugin that you want to delete.
    3. Click the actions icon and then click Delete.
      The plugin is deleted and is no longer displayed on the Forms and Plugins page.