Current Page: NeXtMidas Training Option Trees Overview What is an Option Tree?
| Option Trees: Option trees are the mechanism by which users can add functionality without creating conflicts with other users who have added functionality. An option tree is a directory that contains a set of semi-standard subdirectories that is recognized by the Midas framework. Types of Option Trees: The SYS Option Tree This is a special option tree since it is the core of the NeXtMidas framework. The SYS option tree contains the NeXtMidas shell and all of the primary functionality required to run a macro. The SYS option tree must be enabled at all times. Factory-Supported These option trees are supported by the NeXtMidas development team. Some of these are bundled with each release of NeXtMidas (e.g. DSP), while others may require a separate download (e.g. MAP). Other All other option trees. This category is some times called "Locally-Developed," but the name is misleading since many are not developed locally.