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Object

ExtensionHandler

Defines the properties and methods needed to extend the Adobe Bridge node model.

Properties

NameType AccessDescription
Function read/write Implement a function that acquires actual file data for a set of placeholder nodes.
Function read/write Implement a function that duplicates a set of nodes that are handled by this handler.
Function read/write Implement a function that converts a path string to a canonical Bridge URI.
Function read/write Implement a function that executes an extension-defined search among Adobe Bridge nodes of an extension-defined node type.
Function read/write Implement a function that retrieves existing sidecar files for a set of nodes.
Array readonly A collection of Infoset objects defining node data managed by this handler.
Function read/write Implement a function that creates a model instance that implements node handling.
Object read/write New methods that are defined on Thumbnail objects that are managed by this handler.
Function read/write Implement a function that deletes a set of nodes, marking the associated files for deletion on disc by moving them to the system trash or recycle bin.
String readonly The unique identifying name of this node-handling extension.
Array readonly A collection of lexical prefix strings for Bridge URIs.
Function read/write Implement a function that sets the rotation setting in metadata for a set of thumbnails to the same value for all. Does not rotate image bits.
Function read/write Implement a function that sets the labels for a set of thumbnails.
Function read/write Implement a function that sets the ratings for a set of thumbnails.
Function read/write Implement a function that embeds XMP file metadata packets in a set of files.

Parameter of 6

Method parameters that accept a ExtensionHandler.

App.registerExtension(extension)App.registerInfoset(extension)App.registerPrefix(extension)App.unregisterExtension(extension)App.unregisterInfoset(extension)App.unregisterPrefix(extension)