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As CompuTec AppEngine 3.0 introduces a new architecture, all CompuTec components must be updated together to ensure full compatibility.

Please review the CompuTec AppEngine 3.0 documentation before starting your installation or upgrade process.

Overview

Plugins extend the functionality of CompuTec AppEngine by delivering additional features as independent CompuTec products, such as warehouse management, production, or quality control.

This article explains what plugins are, how they are structured, and where to find them in the CompuTec AppEngine.

About plugins

A plugin is a packaged extension that enhances CompuTec AppEngine capabilities. Depending on its type, a plugin can:

Add new business logic (for example, automation or calculations)
Extend the user interface in SAP
Integrate with external systems or services
Provide additional tools within the CompuTec AppEngine environment
Plugins are modular, meaning they can be installed, updated, or removed independently.

Plugin types

In the CompuTec AppEngine Administration Panel, plugins are grouped into categories to help you find what you need:

Computec AppEngine Plugins: Core extensions that enhance CompuTec AppEngine functionality, such as services, APIs, or system-level features.
Business Logic Plugins: Plugins that implement specific business processes, validations, or automation rules.
SAP User Interface Plugins: Extensions that add or modify elements in the SAP Business One interface.

plugin store view

Plugins page structure

The Plugins page in CompuTec AppEngine Administration Panel consists of three main tabs:

Downloaded

Displays plugins already added to your CompuTec AppEngine.

plugin store view - downloaded section

Here you can:

verify installation status
check activation on CompuTec AppEngine instances
see assigned companies
identify plugins that require updates

Releases

Displays new versions for plugins already downloaded.

go to releases section

Use this tab to:

review available updates
upgrade plugins to newer versions

Store

Contains all available plugins.

plugin store view - store section

You can:

Search for plugins you want to install.
Filter the plugin list by type:
- AppEngine Plugins
- Business Logic Plugins
- SAP User Interface Plugins
View plugin details after clicking the plugin name or Show details button.
Install new plugins. Read more

Plugin details

Selecting a plugin opens its detaileds view. You can click on the plugin name or Show Details button to learn more about the plugin.

plugin details

From here, you can:

Read the plugin description
Check the plugin dependencies
Verify company assignments
Confirm activation on CompuTec AppEngine instances
View other available versions of the plugin and check which version is currently active on your CompuTec AppEngine instance

Plugin versions

Plugins may be available in different release types:

Testing versions (alpha / internal) : Early development versions intended for testing
Release Candidate (rc): Near-final versions undergoing validation
Official Release: Stable, production-ready versions

Available plugins

Each plugin comes with its own product documentation, where you can learn about its features, configuration, and daily use.

Here you can find description of specific plugins' function and how-to manuals:

Overview