Creating a stand-alone application |
A project made from the BC Meridian Application template can be used to create a custom Meridian Enterprise client application. These are stand-alone executable (.exe) applications that access a Meridian Enterprise vault. Typically these are small utility programs, such as a custom reporting tool.
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When a custom client or user interface extension uses server-side Meridian Enterprise objects, VBScript events and property pages defined in the Meridian Enterprise Configurator will not work. Use the client-side classes (like BCFolderUI.NewDocument) to ensure that user interface extensions are invoked and VBScript events occur. |
The BC Meridian Application template already references the SDK library and provides an extended form that you can use as a simple user interface. The form extends basic features like: selecting a vault, selecting a time context, selecting a work area, and starting a transaction.
By default, the form contains a single command button. The code for this button demonstrates how to start a transaction in the selected context.
To create a stand-alone application project:
- In Visual Studio, select New Project from the File menu. The New Project dialog appears.
- Select the BC Meridian Application template, specify a name for the project, and click OK. Visual Studio creates the project.
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