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Private Preference Packs

From FreeCAD Documentation
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[edit | edit source]

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

See also Preference Packs.

Add custom repository[edit | edit source]

Begin by adding a custom repository. Go to Edit → Preferences → Addon manager options and click the + button to open the Custom repository dialog.

Custom repository dialog[edit | edit source]

Enter the URL of the github repository and the branch.

In this example I have added:

https://github.com/macdroid53/ZolkoBase

Click OK when complete.

Preferences with custom repository added[edit | edit source]

Click OK when complete.

Custom preference pack in Addon manager[edit | edit source]

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

Apply the preference pack[edit | edit source]

Once installed go to Edit → Preferences → General, find the preference pack, and click Apply. Follow any instructions offered.