Extension APIs refer to the suite of tools designed to enhance and customize a software platform by allowing additional creation components and facilitating external application interactions. These APIs extend the platform's capabilities in areas such as communication drivers, graphical user interfaces, engineering automation, solutions management, and data access.
The DriverToolkit API enables the development of new drivers for device protocols, the Portable API supports the creation of WPF, HTML5, or portable graphical user controls for displays, the EngWrapper API automates the generation of solutions from .NET programming languages using various file formats, the RemoteManager API provides tools for connecting to and managing multiple installations and product releases, the Toolkit API facilitates third-party application integration, and the DataAccess API allows for HTTPS requests for data exchange with a remote solution server.
Configuring these APIs involves technical settings and processes that tailor the software platform to specific requirements, ensuring seamless integration and functionality. Users employ these APIs through direct coding practices, leveraging .NET language features and web technologies to interact with and extend the software platform.