Using an Existing Extension Project

The MetaEd IDE makes it easy for implementers to open existing Ed-Fi extension projects. The steps can be summarized as follows:

Detail on each step follows.

Step 1. Open Existing Extension Project

In the MetaEd menu, click Open Existing Extension Project.

Step 2. Find the Folder for the Extension Project

Navigate to the existing extension project folder and click Select Folder.

Step 3. Extension Project Opened

The extension project appears in the tree view below the core model.

Step 4. Review Project Files

Expand the project sub-folders to review the extension files, make any needed changes, and save.

Step 5. Build

Once the project is complete, select MetaEd > Build to generate artifacts.