About Java-Based Collection Plug-ins

For situations where a template-based collection plug-in cannot easily handle audit data, you can use Java-based collection plug-ins

Creating a custom collection plug-in using the Java APIs gives you much flexibility in how you design your collection plug-in.

In general, use the Java type of collection plug-in if you need it to:

• Read trails not written in database tables or XML files.

• Read complex trails written to tables or XML files.