| Requirement |
Additional Resources |
| Installation |
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| Plugin distributed using NI packages (*.nipkg). |
Licensing and Distributing a FlexLogger Plugin |
| Package prompts the user if dependent software is not present on a system. |
Licensing and Distributing a FlexLogger Plugin |
| The package includes a EULA which complies with the “Restrictions” and “Application Deployment” sections of the NI Software License Agreement. |
Licensing and Distributing a FlexLogger Plugin |
| The XML file installed with plugin has correct version numbers (plugins using the template projects have a default 0.1 for both <Version> and <OldestCompatibleVersion> ) |
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| Activation (if applicable) |
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| The plugin can be evaluated when added to a FlexLogger project. |
Licensing and Distributing a FlexLogger Plugin |
| Upon the evaluation trial expiring, users are prompted to activate. |
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| The plugin can be activated using appropriate credentials. |
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| Examples and Tutorials |
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| Plugin provides examples and/or tutorials to demonstrate how to use the product in FlexLogger. |
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| Examples and tutorials are intuitive and any required steps are documented. |
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| Tutorials include explanations to describe what is demonstrated or accomplished by following the tutorial in order to serve as a learning aid for customers. |
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| File Structure |
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| Plugin files are placed in the correct locations. |
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| Documentation |
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| Third-party and NI software dependencies are documented (ex: FlexLogger version needed). |
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| Hardware system requirements are documented (if applicable). |
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| Product directs users to a support channel for technical support. |
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| User Experience |
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| No unexpected crashes or errors reported. |
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| No apparent memory leaks or undocumented spikes in CPU or memory when using plugin. |
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| User interface is intuitive for all configuration dialogs. |
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| User experience is professional in look, feel, and operation. |
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| Miscellaneous |
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| Product does not include any malicious software. |
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| Product compiles with NI Tools Network Style Guide. |
NI Tools Network Style Guide |
| It is clear to the user when administrator rights are required for successful use of the add-on. |
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| Product and accompanying documentation are localized in English. |
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