# Cognex.Designer.ExampleBlocks

The ExampleBlocks sample plugin provides a template for creating custom Cognex Designer Task Blocks. Use it as follows:

1. Copy the Cognex.Designer.ExampleBlocks folder to the directory you are developing in.
2. Open Visual Studio as an Administrator.
3. Open the Cognex.Designer.ExampleBlocks solution in Visual Studio.

4. Develop and build your plugin.

   Tip: Use the MultiplierBlock.cs resource as a starting point to build more complex blocks for your plugin.

The built plugin will be available as a Cognex Designer plugin and will be located at the following location:

%ProgramData%\Cognex\Designer\Plugins\Samples\Cognex.Designer.ExampleBlocks

The plugin should consist of the following files: