Let's start with MIDAS Plug-ins
Here’s the MIDAS CIVIL NX plug-in access method and plug-in window explanations.
The user can find a new Plug-in menu in the API tab of Apps from the MIDAS CIVIL NX. When you open this menu, a new window pops up as below.
Guide to use MIDAS Plug-ins
A window popup appears with the following descriptions
Plug-in window pops up
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Market Place : Plug-ins provided by MIDAS
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Saved Plug-ins : Installed plug-ins from Market Place
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My work : Upload user-developed plug-in
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Bookmark : User-customized favorite folder. Users also can create their plug-ins and register on the market.
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Available contents : Directly shows available plug-in contents
If you select a plugin you want to use (for example, "Response Spectrum Generator"), a popup window will appear with a description of the selected plugin and the next steps, as shown below.
Plug-in window pops up
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Version : Plug-ins version. The highest number represents the latest version.
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Add : The plugin will be saved under Saved Plug-ins
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Viedo Manual : Provides instructions and explanations in a video format
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README: Provides instructions and explanations in a document format
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Run : Execute the plugin content.
When you click the Run button, the plugin will launch, allowing you to use and enjoy the plugin features as shown below.
Conclusion
From now on, MIDAS will enhance this user experience by introducing a system for users to upload their plug-ins and share them on the Marketplace. This feature accommodates different work processes across various countries, allowing users or companies to share their plug-ins internally or publicly.
