How to import extensions (Desktop and Server)

So, you found a cool extension in Qlik Branch and want to use it in your Qlik Sense app. How should you do this?

This recipe will show you how to do this using Qlik Sense Desktop.

Getting ready

This recipe is a continuation of the previous recipe. So, we will be using the same extension, qsVariable, to show how to import it to your desktop.

How to do it…

1. Open the extension folder located at C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Qlik\Sense\Extensions\.
2. Paste the file variable.zip and unzip it, creating a subfolder named variable.

3. After decompression has finished, check whether the files are stored inside C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Qlik\Sense\Extensions\variable.
4. Now, we will check whether Qlik Sense recognizes the new extension, so open Qlik Sense Desktop.
5. Open an existing app and edit an existing sheet.
6. Select Custom objects in the panel on the left.
7. Search for Variable in the object search box.

The resulting output will be as follows:

How it works...