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Extending HCL OneDB™Beyond standard relational database objects, HCL OneDB™ can be extended to handle specialized data types, access methods, routines, and other objects. HCL OneDB™ includes many built-in extensions that are fully integrated in the database server. HCL OneDB™ 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 HCL OneDB™.
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 HCL OneDB™ 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 OneDB™ databases.
DataBlade® Developers Kit User's GuideThe HCL OneDB™ DataBlade® Developers Kit Users Guide describes how to use OneDB® DataBlade® Developers Kit (DBDK) tools to develop and package DataBlade® modules.
BladePackBladePack creates installation packages for DataBlade® modules and other software products.
Packaging for InstallShield 3.1 installationsTo package your DataBlade® module, you add content to a BladePack project, assign components, customize the installation procedure, and build the package.
Establish content

Establish content

You can add these objects to your product in BladePack:

Files and directories to install
For a DataBlade® module, you need the project.bld or project.jar file and the SQL script files. If you have an ActiveX client project, you also need the project.dll file. These files are automatically added to the Files to Install folder when you open a project.prd file.

In addition, consider adding documentation, help, applications, and other files to support your DataBlade module.

If you have an ActiveX client implementation, consider including CLSID (class identifier) and IID (interface identifier) information by including C++ client support library files (see Support library files) in the installation package.
Files and directories to delete
If you are packaging an upgrade, you might need to specify files or directories to delete in the old installation.
Registry changes
You might have to specify registry changes for your DataBlade module.