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You use this procedure to prepare the Web Dynpro development component (DC) for creating extension points.

Prerequisites

You have created a Web Dynpro DC and a Web Dynpro component.

For more information, see Creating a Web Dynpro DC

For more information, see Creating Components

Procedure

Create a Usage Connection

  1. In the Component Modeler, choose Connection from the Palette.

  2. Create a connection from the Web Dynpro component to the component interface definition (CID).

  3. The dropdown lists two options:

    • Component Implements CID

    • Component Uses CID

  4. Choose Component Uses CID.

    A component usage is created between the component and the CID.

Create an Implementation Connection

  1. In the Web Dynpro Explorer, expand Components.

  2. Select Implemented Interfaces.

  3. Using the right mouse button, choose Add.

  4. In the Implemented Component Interfaces wizard, choose Add.

  5. Select the required CID in the wizard and choose Finish.

    An implementation relationship is created between the component and the CID.