Open framework ...

... for the integration of additional tools (including their own data management). Due to the possibility to integrate tools of any software manufacturers into the Automation Framework application, as well as to integrate tools especially developed for usage in Automation Framework as PlugIns, even most complex and comprehensive automation modules can be created.

Tools integrated into Automation Framework have their own specialized interface. Standard PlugIns are already available for functional extensions of Automation Framework, for example the Parameter Editor, a File Editor or the Property Browser.

Integration levels

Different levels for the integration of external tools are possible in Automation Framework: In a first, less deep integration level, already existing tools can be integrated into Automation Framework via adapter. Tools that were developed on the basis of the Automation Framework Class Library achieve the deepest possible integration and adapt seamlessly into the Framework.

Easy PlugIn management

The PlugIn manager provides management functions for PlugIns for registering, unregistering, loading, unloading and editing the properties and sorting of PlugIns.

Automation Framework supports integration of all Microsoft technologies, from DOS applications to ActiveX-Controls. In order to be able to launch any program directly from Automation Framework without specific adaptation, the supplied standard PlugIn 'Program Launcher' is available.