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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.
Create DataBlade® objects by using BladeSmithUse BladeSmith to create DataBlade® modules.
Generate filesWhen you generate files, BladeSmith creates files that describe the objects you defined in your project.
Regenerate filesAfter you change a BladeSmith project, regenerate the appropriate files.
Replace Visual C++ project, SQL, functional test, and installation files

Replace Visual C++ project, SQL, functional test, and installation files

BladeSmith does not merge changes to Visual C++ project, SQL files, functional test files, or installation files. When you regenerate SQL files and functional test files, BladeSmith regenerates the previous files as well as the Visual C++ project file. When you regenerate installation files, BladeSmith deletes relevant entries in the bill of materials file and adds them again. If you use BladePack to add files to the package, regenerating installation files do not affect your additions.

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