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# Plugin Overview

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## What is a plugin?

Plugins are pieces of software that allow for commanding and control of any hardware or software application. These plugins are then called from the test file/sequence to perform a measurement, control the test setup, etc..

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## How to create a plugin?

You can access our library of existing plugins (see list below) or create your own using Python.

## FunTEST plugin Setting

To access plugins go to **admin > devices > Plug-in manager**

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From here you can configure, start, and stop plugins you have access to.

When a plugin is running and a device is discovered it will appear in the device window

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## Available FunTEST Plugins

### Test Equipment (VISA) Plugin

This plugin is most often used for controlling and gathering data from any type test equipment that supports VISA such as DMM, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.

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#### Documentation

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### Serial Communication Plugin

This plugin allows you to send and receive data over serial communication i.e USB

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#### Documentation

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### I/O Plugin

This plugin allows you to set and read digital outputs from supported devices

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#### Documentation

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### CAN/LIN Interface

This plugin allows you to send and receive messages over CAN and LIN using supported devices

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#### Documentation

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### SQL Database Plugin

This plugin allows you to send and receive data from an SQL database. Supports MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.&#x20;

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#### Documentation

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### TCP/IP Plugin

General TCP and HTTP (POST/GET) communication client

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#### Documentation

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### Image Control Plugin

ImagingSource cameras control plugin, based on IC Imaging Control .NET library SDK version 3.4

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#### Documentation

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### Python Plugin

Generic Python Plugin that allows anyone to create custom device plugin in Python

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