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Feature Documentation

Connections
This article explains the different types of connections in Proto and how to manage them.
Reusing Custom Modules
This article explains how to create embeddable custom modules and how to reuse them inside other custom modules.
Data Types
This article details the different types of data that Proto uses to communicate between modules.
Entrysets
This article explains the basics of entrysets, Proto’s tabular data structure.
Errors
This article explains how to handle execution errors in custom modules.
Execution
This article explains execution and processing in Proto
The Proto Environment: Part 1: Introducing Proto
This article provides an introductory look at Proto. It is part of a three-part series that also includes Part 2: The Builder and Part 3: The Viewer.
The Proto Environment: Part 2: The Builder
This article provides an introductory look at Proto. It is part of a three-part series, which also includes Part 1: Introducing Proto and Part 3: The Viewer.
The Proto Environment: Part 3: The Viewer
This article provides an introductory look at Proto. It is part of a three-part series, which also includes Part 1: Introducing Proto and Part 2: The Builder.
Legacy check
This article explains how to check for legacy items in modules built with older versions of Proto.
Managing Custom Modules
This article explains how to save, version, open, import, export, and set permissions for custom modules.
Plug-ins
This article explains Proto’s current implementation of plug-in connections.
Printing and Screenshots
This article explains how to print from Proto and how to take screenshots from within Proto.
Managing ProtoDBs
This article explains how to create, use, and manage ProtoDBs.
Repositories
This article explains how to share resources with other Proto users by sharing a repository.
Start Action
This article describes the functionality of the Start Action window displayed when Proto starts.
Web Integration
This article explains how the Proto application integrates with Proto’s website to provide access to additional custom modules.