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Extending Informix®Beyond standard relational database objects, HCL Informix® can be extended to handle specialized data types, access methods, routines, and other objects. Informix® includes many built-in extensions that are fully integrated in the database server. Informix® also provides DataBlade® modules, which are packages of extended database objects for a particular purpose and that are installed separately from the database server. Alternatively, you can create your own user-defined objects for Informix®.
Creating extensionsYou can create user-defined data types, routines, access methods, and other database objects to suit your needs. You can use application programming interfaces to write user-defined routines and applications that access data in Informix® databases.
DataBlade® Developers KitThe DataBlade® Developers Kit (DBDK) guides contain information about the tools you can use to develop and package DataBlade® modules, which extend the functionality of HCL Informix® databases.
DataBlade® Developers Kit User's GuideThe HCL Informix® DataBlade® Developers Kit User's Guide describes how to use tools to develop and package DataBlade® modules.
Getting started with DataBlade® module developmentThis section provides an overview of DataBlade® module development and describes the resources and tools the HCL Informix® database server provides to facilitate development.
Develop your DataBlade® moduleDeveloping your DataBlade® module is an iterative process that involves creating objects in BladeSmith, generating code, editing and compiling code, and testing and debugging code.
Edit and compile DataBlade® module code

Edit and compile DataBlade module code

If you are developing a DataBlade® module in C or C++, use Microsoft™ Visual C++ 6.0 to edit and compile your source code on Windows™.

If you are developing a DataBlade module in C, use any standard UNIX™ development tool and compiler to edit and compile your source code.

If you are developing a DataBlade module in Java™, use any standard UNIX or Windows development tool to edit your source code. Use a supported Java software development kit compiler to compile your source code. Check the machine notes to learn about Java technology requirements for specific operating system platforms. The machine notes are available on the product media.

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