Prerequisite tasks

About this task

Before you run tests or debug your DataBlade® module code, you must complete these tasks:

Procedure

  1. Create your DataBlade module in BladeSmith.
    See Create DataBlade module objects for instructions.
  2. Optional: Add functional test data for your DataBlade module routines in BladeSmith.
    See Perform functional test data for instructions.
  3. Generate source, SQL, and test code in BladeSmith.
    See Generate files for instructions.
  4. Complete your source code.

    For instructions on completing C code, see Programming DataBlade module routines in C.

    For instructions on completing C++ and ActiveX code, see Create ActiveX value objects.

  5. Build your DataBlade module dynamic link library.

    For instructions on compiling C DataBlade modules, see Compiling on a Windows operating system.

    For instructions on compiling C++ and ActiveX DataBlade modules, see Compile client and server projects.