Any processing can be coded as a package by defining a class in Java. A created class can be used by other programs (classes). Moreover, a new class based on an existing class can be created by using a technique called inheritance. This new class maintains the functions of the original class. This means that any file that has the file extension .class and was created with Java can be treated as a component.
The procedure for Java class component development with Interstage Studio is similar to that described in "5.1.1 Java Applications". Developed class components are stored at a location such that they can be referred to by their development team. By setting the component storage location in CLASSPATH, users of these components can efficiently code method calls by using the input template function of the Java editor.
