Plug-Ins - Motorola MC40 Integrator Manual

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DataWedge includes the following visible and hidden pre-configured profiles which support specific built-in
applications:
• Visible profiles:
– Profile0 - created automatically the first time DataWedge runs. Generic profile used when there are no
user created profiles associated with an application.
– Launcher - disables scanning when the Launcher is in foreground.
– DWDemo - provides support for the DWDemo application.
• Hidden profiles (not shown to the device):
– RD Client - provides support for MSP.
– MSP Agent - provides support for MSP.
– MspUserAttribute - provides support for MSP.
– Camera - disables scanning when the default camera application is in foreground.
– RhoElements - disables scanning when RhoElements is in foreground.
Profile0
Profile0 can be edited but cannot be associated with an application. That is, DataWedge allows manipulation of
plug-in settings for Profile0 but it does not allow assignment of a foreground application. This configuration allows
DataWedge to send output data to any foreground application other than applications associated with user-defined
profiles when Profile0 is enabled.
Profile0 can be disabled to allow DataWedge to only send output data to those applications which are associated in
user-defined profiles. For example, create a profile associating a specific application, disable Profile0 and then scan.
DataWedge only sends data to the application specified in the user-created profile. This adds additional security to
DataWedge enabling the sending of data only to specified applications.

4.3 Plug-ins

A plug-in is a software module utilized in DataWedge to extend its functionality to encompass technologies such as
bar code scanning. The plug-ins can be categorized into three types based on their operations:
• Input Plug-ins
• Output Plug-ins
• Process Plug-ins.
Input Plug-ins
An Input Plug-in supports an input device, such as a bar code scanner contained in, or attached to the device.
DataWedge contains base plug-ins for these input devices.
• Bar Code Scanner Input Plug-in – The Bar Code Scanner Input Plug-in is responsible for reading data from
the integrated bar code scanner and supports different types of bar code readers including laser, imager and
internal camera. Raw data read from the bar code scanner can be processed or formatted using Process Plug-ins
as required. DataWedge has built-in feedback functionality for the bar code scanner to issue user alerts. The
feedback settings can be configured according to user requirement.
• MSR Input Plug-in – The Magnetic Stripe Reader (MSR) Input Plug-in is responsible for reading data from
an MSR. Raw data read from the MSR can be processed or formatted using Process Plug-ins as required.
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