Create a scripted extension point that can be placed in a script include in the base application code. By placing the scripted extension point, you designate the specific location in the application code where data or objects can be sent to a customization and where data is returned.

Before you begin

Role required: You must have the specific role for the developer or administrator of the application, or you must have the admin role.
Note: To learn about application-specific administrator roles and delegated development, see Access control rules in application administration apps and Delegated development and deployment.

About this task

Define the content and structure for an extension point. This definition should describe how a customization should be structured, how it interacts with the application code, and how the data that is returned by a customization at the extension point is processed.

By creating a good definition, you provide a structure for the extensions.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > System Extension Points > Scripted Extension Points.
  2. Click New.
  3. On the form, fill in the fields.
    Table 1. Scripted Extension Point form
    FieldDescription
    Name Unique name for the extension point. The name can be up to 100 alphanumeric characters, including special characters.
    API Name Name of the extension point API that is pre-pended with the application scope to which it applies. This is a system-assigned name and cannot be changed.
    Application Application scope against which the extension point is assigned. This is system-assigned and cannot be changed. For more information about the protections that are offered by the use of scoping, see Application scope.
    Restrict to this scope Option for restricting the extension point to the application scope only.
    Description Requirements for the custom script include, such as how the UI script should be structured and how it should operate with the application code.
    Example Example of how a custom script include that interacts with this extension point should be structured so it operates with the application code.
  4. Click Submit.