Extracting and Packing BICW Custom Widget Files

Extracting and packing BICW (Business Intelligence Custom Widget) files are common tasks when working with custom widgets in business intelligence applications. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you manage these files effectively.

Extracting BICW Files

To extract a BICW file, follow these steps:

1. Locate the downloaded BICW custom widget file in your download directory.
2. Change the file extension from .bicw to .zip. This can be done by renaming the file.

3. Right-click on the newly created ZIP file and select the “Extract All” option from the context menu.

4. Follow the prompts to choose the destination for the extracted files and confirm the extraction.

5. Once extracted, navigate to the destination folder. Here, you will find the widgetconfig.json file and the source code for the custom widget.

Packing BICW Files

To pack a custom widget into a BICW file after making changes:

1. Ensure you have the BICW utility tool, which is necessary for packing the widget. If you do not have it, you may need to download it from the appropriate source provided by your business intelligence software provider.
2. Run the bicw.exe application that comes with the BICW utility.

3. In the application, use the command pack {custom widget source file location} to initiate the packing process. Replace {custom widget source file location} with the actual path to your custom widget’s source files.
4. The application will process the files and create a packed BICW file.

5. The output BICW file will be located in the {custom widget source file location}/output directory.

By following these instructions, you can easily extract and pack BICW files for use in your business intelligence applications.

Additional References

• Create, Configure and Format the Custom Widget