Private Preference Packs

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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

To begin setting up custom repositories go to Edit → Preferences → Addon manager options.

File:Preferences AM.png

Add custom repository

Click the + button to open the Custom repository dialog.

Custom repository dialog

Enter the URL of 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.

Apply the preference pack

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


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