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==Overview==
==Overview==


Private Preference Packs can be added by adding custom github repositories to the Addon Manager. This allows testing or simply private usage.
Private Preference Packs can be added by adding custom github repositories to the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon manager]]. This allows testing or simply private usage.


==Setup custom repositories==
==Setup custom repositories==


Begin by setting custom repositories in the Edit>Preferences Addon Manager dialog.
Begin by setting custom repositories in the {{MenuCommand|EditPreferences}} for the [[Std_AddonMgr|Addon manager]].


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==Add custom repository==
==Add custom repository==


Click the '+' button to open the add custom repository dialog.
Click the {{Button|+}} button to open the add custom repository dialog.


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Revision as of 19:57, 31 October 2022

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Tutorial
Topic
Custom Repositories
Level
Intermediate/Advanced
Time to complete
Not provided
Authors
drmacro
FreeCAD version
1.0 or above
Example files
[TBD]
See also
None

Overview

Private Preference Packs can be added by adding custom github repositories to the Addon manager. This allows testing or simply private usage.

Setup custom repositories

Begin by setting custom repositories in the Edit → Preferences for the Addon manager.

File:Preferences AM.png

Add custom repository

Click the + button to open the add custom repository dialog.

Custom repository dialog

Enter the URL of the the github repository and the branch.

Click OK when complete.

Preferences with custom repositories added

In this example I have added:

https://github.com/macdroid53/ZolkoBase.git

Click OK when complete.

Custom preference pack in Addon manager

The custom pack can now be installed using Tools>Addon manager.

Once installed go to Edit>Preferences, General to apply the Preference Pack.

Apply the preference pack

Open the Edit>Preferences, General tab and find the Preference Pack and click Apply. Follow any instructions offered.


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