Each type of variable has a specific role in defining an extension as
follows:
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Parameters are variables that are exposed publicly by the extension
as inputs that can be provided to the extension or as outputs generated
by the extension. Typically, only components have parameters.
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Properties are internal variables used to represent/store the configuration
information for the extension.
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Preferences are variables that get added to the general Isight preference
set and are used to provide default settings for the extension. Typically,
only components have preferences.
For more information on creating and editing parameter, properties, and
preferences within Isight Developer, see Creating Extension Parameters, Properties, and Preferences and Editing Extension Parameters, Properties, and Preferences.