Autoload module for FreeCAD
Provides ability to load more workbenches on FreeCAD start. Such ability can be useful for workbench customization purposes and in combination with modules such as PieMenu, ShortCuts, CommandPanel ...
Note: Installation path for FreeCAD modules depends on the operating system:
Linux:
/home/user/.FreeCAD/Mod/Autoload/InitGui.py
macOS:
/Users/user_name/Library/Preferences/FreeCAD/Mod/Autoload/InitGui.py
Windows:
C:\Users\user_name\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod\Autoload\InitGui.py
As of FreeCAD v0.17.9944 the new Addon Manager has been merged. Install this addon by:
- Opening Tools > Addon Manager
- Locating Autoload and installing.
- Relaunching FreeCAD.
Instructions for Ubuntu & Mint specifically but can be adapted to other distros.
- Open the command prompt (terminal) with the keys ctrl+alt+t
- Install git: sudo apt-get install git
- Clone repository: git clone https://github.com/triplus/Autoload ~/.FreeCAD/Mod/Autoload
- Relaunch FreeCAD (workbench should be incorporated automagically).
- Download https://github.com/triplus/Autoload as a ZIP (click 'Clone or Download' button)
- For Ubuntu, Mint and similar OS's, extract it inside /home/username/.FreeCAD/Mod
- For Windows, extract it inside drive: \Users\your_user_name\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod
Then - Relaunch FreeCAD (workbench should be incorporated automagically).
Autoload preferences dialog can be accessed from the menu bar -> Accessories -> Autoload. Select workbenches that should be loaded on FreeCAD start.
For bugs please open a ticket in the issue queue. For discussion please use the dedicated Autoload thread in the FreeCAD forums.
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