topic Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In in Fusion API and Scripts Forum

Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

Anonymous — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 22:20:03 GMT

Hey All,

I am getting a pop-up error when trying to create a new Add-In using Fusion 360:

"Unable to find default manifest!+Script with same name already exists!

Does anyone know how to resolve this issue? I broke my Fusion! 😞

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

copypastestd — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 23:02:54 GMT

I have the same problem, and haven't found how to fix it yet.

P.S. I have such problems only with Python - JS and C++ work fine.

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

ekinsb — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:02:23 GMT

I've never run into that before but am able to reproduce the problem. The reason I've never seen it before is that I always change the default name "NewAddInX" to some other name that's more identifiable for what my add-in will be doing. Try that and see if you can now create a new script or add-in. It should be working with the default name though and I'll log a defect.

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

copypastestd — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:16:58 GMT

Hello Brian,

tnx for your reply.

But it seems that your hypothesis is not correct.

Check my screencast plz.

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

ekinsb — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 21:22:57 GMT

You're right. Thanks for letting me know. This must be a recent regression because I create new add-ins all the time. I'll update the defect with this additional information and raise the priority. A workaround for now would be to go to the folder where add-ins are created and copy an existing one where you'll need to rename the folder, the .py file and the .manifest file to the new name of your add-ins. You'll then be able to open it and edit the code.

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

Anonymous — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:53:08 GMT

Hey All,

The same thing is happening for me - there is no workaround or name that I can find that will let me create the application.

-Kyle

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

ekinsb — Fri, 31 Mar 2017 22:34:08 GMT

The problem is that with the latest Fusion update some files are missing that are needed to create a new Python add-in. We've fixed it and the fix will be available in the update in April but until then you can use the files I've attached. To create a new add-in, unpack the files either in the default location for add-ins or any location. You'll need to rename the folder and the .py and .manifest file to have the same name and be the name of the add-in. You should also edit the id in the .manifest file to be a unique GUID. Here's an online tool you can use for that. https://www.guidgen.com/ If you put the files in the default location, Fusion should now see the add-in and it will be the list of add-ins. If you put it somewhere else you'll need to use the green "+" in the Scripts and Add-Ins dialog to add it to the add-in list. Now you should be able to edit and run it as usual.

Re: Error when Trying to Create New Add-In

copypastestd — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 00:43:35 GMT

After last update - I could finally create Python add-inn.

The problem is solved, tnx a lot.