IMServicePlugIn does not appear in Account preferences

Originator:SaagarJha28
Number:rdar://30029639 Date Originated:14-Jan-2017 09:58 PM
Status:Closed Resolved:6-Jun-2017 01:33 PM
Product:macOS + SDK (Messages) Product Version:macOS Sierra 10.12.3 Beta (16D30a)
Classification:UI/Usability Reproducible:
 
Area:
Messages

Summary:
I'm writing an IMServicePlugIn, but I can't get it show up in the Account preferences. It loads, and a preference file is generated for it, but it cannot when creating a new account an option for my plugin does not show up. I have downloaded the Apple sample code from https://developer.apple.com/legacy/library/samplecode/IRCServicePlugIn/Listings/readme_txt.html and tried it as well, and it has the same issue.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Copy my plugin to /Library/Messages/PlugIns
2. Run Messages
3. Try to add an account

Expected Results:
My plugin shows up in the accounts popup

Actual Results:
The plugin is loaded but it doesn't show up in the UI

Version:
macOS Sierra 10.12.3 Beta (16D30a)

Notes:


Configuration:
Early 2015 MacBook Pro with Retina Display running macOS Sierra 10.12.3 Beta (16D30a)

Comments

After much deliberation, engineering has removed this feature.

We are now closing this report.

If you have questions about the resolution, or if this is still a critical issue for you, then please update your bug report with that information.

Please be sure to regularly check new Apple releases for any updates that might affect this issue.

By SaagarJha28 at June 8, 2017, 10:02 p.m. (reply...)

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