In this technical review article, learn how to create a custom button group and how to export it to an OPK file for distribution to colleagues. An OPK file is Origin's file archival and distribution file. It stands for Origin Pack File. This technology was added to Origin 6.1 for the purpose of easier distribution and installation of custom add-ons. Toolbars to open the Customize Toolbar dialog.
M ake the Button Groups tab active.
S elect your new Button Group. C lick the Export button, to open the Export Button Group dialog. There are no additional files that are needed, unless your button opens a DialogBuilder dialog or wizard. In that case, you would add your DLL and OGS files. The 'For Use By' drop-down list is so that you can restrict the type of Origin user who can open your OPK file and install your custom button group.