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• Run Stop Method: runs the Stop() method.
• References: maintains a list of references used by the device (see Using References below).
• Service References:  maintains a list of web and service references (see Using Web and Service References below).
• Resources: maintains a list of embedded resource files (see Using Resources below).
• Code: maintains a list of code files (see Using code files below).
• Transform status: displays the compile status and method calls (Start, Stop, ProcessMessage).
• Input Message: If there are messages in the upstream Queue, you can view the messages in this pane by selecting one. Use the forward/back arrows to browse through the messages in the queue. You can also paste a message into this pane. This message is used as the source message for your transform.
• Output Message: displays the resulting message after the transform is executed, and highlights any differences.
• Debug Output Pane: displays the results of any Logger method calls (for example, Logger.DebugFormat(...)).
• Compile Errors: displays any errors generated by the compiler.

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• Start: Called once when this device is started by the containing channel (channel started).
• Stop: Called once when this device is stopped by the containing channel (channel stopped).
• ProcessMessage: Called for every message received by this device. Your message logic should in this method.

Using References

The Custom Code Device allows the addition of local custom assemblies and .NET-framework assemblies. To add an assembly to your project, right click the References

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 item and select Add Reference... A references window is opened showing a list of all assemblies registered in the GAC. You can either select a GAC-installed assembly from the list, or click the Browse button to point to a specific assembly file.

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The window contains the following:

• Filter: Filter the GAC assemblies list.
• Include: Check the checkbox beside the assembly you would like to include. Multiple assemblies can be selected before clicking OK.
• Assembly Name: The GAC assembly name.
• Version: The assembly version.

• Path: The path of the assembly file.
• Browse: Click to open a specific assembly file.

To remove a reference, right-click it in the list and select Remove Reference.

Using Web and Service References