Private Preference Packs
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 Addon Manager dialog.
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.