Publishing apps and libraries

App types in the PLCnext Store

In the PLCnext Store you can publish different types of software in the form of an app. Currently, six app types are available in the PLCnext Store:

• App
• Desktop Tool
• Library
• License
• PLCnext Engineer Project
• Solution 

To publish an app, follow these steps:

1. Registering
   1. To publish an app, you must first log in to the PLCnext Store and register as a developer. 
   2. For further information on how to register, go to the topic Registering.
2. Creating

   Currently, you can find information on how to create a solution and a Library here. The following steps are necessary for this:

   Solution:
   1. Preparing a solution .
   2. Building a solution.
   3. Publishing a solution .
   
   Library:
   1. Preparing a Library
   2. Building a Library:
      1. Checking a Library
      2. Testing a Library
   3. Publishing a Library  
   
   For every app type: Create a changelog. 
3. Supporting
   1. Technical and commercial support has to be ensured by the contributor.  The Contact Developer button allows users to contact you to ask questions and contribute ideas. The user's request will be sent to the email address that you have set as the support email address in the app. A reaction during 1 workday is recommended. At latest, a reaction to the request needs to be given after 3 workdays.
   2. Publish new versions of your app:
      1. Extend the features of your app.
      2. Work out bugs.
      3. Check the functionality of your app when Phoenix Contact releases new firmware.
   3. You can adjust and correct the app description page at any time via the Edit button.