Managing Extensions

Enterprise Tester has an open architecture that provides users with the ability to add extensions that are supplied by Catch. 

Plug-Ins

Plug-ins are used to extend the functionality of Enterprise Tester in different ways. Plug-ins provide a package of functionality including new features, menu items, or a group of modules.

To manage the Plug-ins:

1. Select the admin Tab of the tree view and expand it out to show Extensions.
2. Double click on the Plug-ins icon under the extensions folder.

The plug-in Screen will appear:

Some Plug-ins that are not essential can be enabled or disabled on this screen. To enable or disable a plugin:

1. Tick the relevant plugin.
2. Select the Enable or Disable button.
3. Click on ‘Save’.

Plug-In Modules

The modules section allows system administrators to enable and disable individual modules - each module represents a single service or piece of functionality used by Enterprise Tester, whereas plugins provide a package of functionality including new features, menu items, groups of modules etc.

Plug-ins may contain modules. A module represents a single service or piece of functionality used by Enterprise Tester that allows finer control over the functionality provided. To manage the Modules:

1. Select the Admin tab of the tree view and expand it out to show Extensions.
2. Double click on the Modules icon under the extensions folder.

The Module Screen will appear: 

You can then Enable or Disable modules as required. To enable or disable a module:

1. Tick the relevant module.
2. Select the Enable or Disable button.
3. Click on ‘Save’.

Managing Plug-in Licenses

Some plugins require a license to enable full functionality.  Plug-in licenses can be managed from the Admin tab.

To manage plug-in licenses:

1. Select the Admin tab of the tree view and expand it out to show Extensions.
2. Click to expand Plugins.  All Plug-in Licenses will be displayed.
3. Double click on the license you wish to view or manage.