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Best way to start a new add-in in 2023?

tiktuk
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Best way to start a new add-in in 2023?

tiktuk
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Hi,

 

I want to start developing a new add-in and was wondering what is the best way?

 

Just starting from scratch, creating all the boilerplate code manually, as described in the official guide?

 

Or using a framework like @prainsberry's apper (which hasn't been updated for a few years) or @m0d0's Fusion Addin Framework?

 

 

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kandennti
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Hi @tiktuk .

 

If it were me, I would use the new add-in template that is created in Fusion360. I am sure it is a lot of files...

I believe the current add-in template is the successor to "apper".

 

If you don't have much experience in script development, I suggest you practice with scripts.
In my case, I try to create many simple functions in scripts before creating add-ins, and then incorporate the functions into the add-ins.
This is because scripts are easier to develop.

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tiktuk
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Thanks @kandennti, that's sound advice, I'll start with some simple scripts to get a proof of concept up and running, and then worry about putting it all together as an add-in later 🙂 .
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