Overview
Plugins are encapsulated solution components that can include displays, scripts, symbols, templates, and more. They can either be imported as a read-only, allowing for easy removal and update of plugins or as a merge, fully integrating the plugin into the solution and allowing the user to edit all components that come with the plugin. To know more about exporting/creating plugins, click here.
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Importing a Plugin
In Solution → Import Plugin, you find all the information required to import a component into your solution. Once you have an exported item from any other solution, you will be able to import it in your own solution.
Import plugins options | |
Add and merge to the solution | Fully merges the plugin into the solution, allowing the user to edit the plugin’s components directly in the Solution Designer. |
Add as read-only | Imports the plugin in an encapsulated manner. Ensures the possibility to safely remove or update them later. |
Plugin search options | |
Show plugins from local folder | Directly search the directory for any pre-built components available on your computer. |
Show components from Cloud | Shows the solution components available on the Cloud. |
Plugins info | |
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Name | The designated title assigned to the plugin. |
Preview | A preview image that represents the plugin. |
Source | Specifies where the plugin is stored, either locally or on cloud-based storage. |
Date modified | The most recent date when changes were made to the plugin. |
Version | The current release number of the plugin indicating its development stage or iteration. |
Product version | Specifies the version of the product on which the plugin was based. |
ReadOnly | This attribute indicates whether the plugin's settings or configurations can be altered. |
Description | A concise textual overview detailing the functionality or purpose of the plugin. |
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