The Sandbox provides a simulated environment of the COR•REC Application, featuring a fully functional generic plugin. This plugin serves as a template or reference for developing your own. Developers familiar with Eclipse RCP/IDE can begin by downloading the COR•REC sandbox workspace.
The Walkthrough offers a step-by-step guide to developing a COR•REC Module plugin. This tutorial walks you through creating a com.corgroup.correc.module, which mirrors the COR•REC plugin found in the Sandbox (correc.plugin). To get started, download and install the COR•REC Sandbox, then follow the walkthrough(Create a COR•REC Module tutorial) within the Eclipse RCP/IDE.
COR•REC Services empower plugin developers to integrate seamlessly with existing plugins. This flexibility allows developers to tailor COR•REC to their specific needs. Key services, such as those within COR•REC Accounting and COR•REC Inventory, can enhance the functionality of your plugin, making it more valuable and extending the platform’s capabilities. COR•REC Services act as the connective layer, enabling collaboration between plugins. By incorporating services into your plugin, you increase its utility and value. Developers are encouraged to request additional services from CORGROUP further expanding the platform’s capabilities.
If you are new to Eclipse, a great starting point is to download the Eclipse IDE RCP application. There are many excellent tutorials available online that can help you get started with Eclipse RCP. It's important to note that there are two main versions of Eclipse RCP: RCP 3 and RCP 4. COR•REC is an application built on RCP 3, but RCP 4 can also be used to create plug-ins.