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Learn how to extend your Blackbaud NetCommunity system using the NetCommunity Open Platform APIs for creating custom parts, integrated web services, and custom transactions.
Learn the basics of what makes a custom part tick. This is a good place to start before creating your first new part.
See how easy it is to create your first part. In this article you'll learn the mechanics of creating and deploying a custom part.
Check out these samples to help you get started with building NetCommunity custom parts. Start with "Hello World" and progress upwards into advanced topics like Custom Web Methods and Custom Transaction Processing.
See what's new in version 5.5 of the NetCommunity Open Platform. This is a good place to get an overview of what's changed, what's new, and what's possible, whether you are new to NetCommunity API programming or a seasoned veteran.
Use these handy simple templates for Visual Studio to create new Custom Part projects in a snap. Contributed by our good friend DigitalSlacker.
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