You can easily convert any Python scripts into a RoboDK Add-in. Using your scripts as an Add-in allows you to run your scripts directly from the toolbar or the menu to better automate repetitive tasks within RoboDK software.

Follow these steps to create your Add-in:

1.Copy the AppTemplate folder from the Apps folder in C:/RoboDK/Apps/. You can also find other basic examples to start with in the examples of RoboDK Apps on github.

2.Modify, add, or remove the scripts you want to use as actions for your Add-in. Each script will be automatically recognized as a new action and will appear on the toolbar (unless the script file starts with underscore).

3.You can optionally add icons with matching file names. Supported icon formats include PNG, SVG and JPG. You can also add or customize the icons later.

Note: You can enable or install the AppTemplate Add-in from the Add-in marketplace to understand how it looks in RoboDK.

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From this point forward you can use the user interface by selecting Tools➔Add-in Manager and clicking on Create Add-in at the bottom of the Add-in manager, selecting the Add-in folder you created and following the instructions below.

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Note: Read the Add-in Creator section for more details about how to use the Add-in Manager to create Add-ins. You can proceed to create your Add-in using the UI interface of the Add-in manager.

Alternatively, you can configure your Add-in manually by renaming the files and customizing the AppConfig.ini file:

4.Place your Add-in folder in this folder: C:/RoboDK/Apps/

5.Open the Add-in Manager and select the Legacy Apps tab.

6.Click on Refresh if you don’t see your App listed.

7.Double click on your Add-in to enable it and see it in the RoboDK user interface. This will automatically create an AppConfig.ini file in the folder of your App.

8.Modify the AppConfig.ini file to customize how your app integrates with the RoboDK UI. Each script is automatically detected as an action (unless it starts with an underscore). All actions are placed in a new entry in the RoboDK menu and the toolbar by default. You can customize if you want to see each action/script in the menu, the toolbar and/or as a context menu option for one or more items.

9.Right click on you App and select Reload to see your changes reflected in the RoboDK UI.

10.Finally, you can pack your App as an RDKP Add-in by selecting Create package… and follow the instructions. You can optionally choose to compile the code of your App.

You can install this App/Add-in on any computer with RoboDK by opening this RDKP file with RoboDK.

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Note: You can find more technical information in the App section of the RoboDK API documentation and the Apps section of the Plugin interface on GitHub.

Tip: If you are a company that sells products or services and you would like to list your Add-in in the RoboDK Marketplace you can submit your Add-in to RoboDK by contacting us. Sharing the source code is not a requirement. Just a readme file and the manifest file is enough to be listed. This will provide visibility for your company, products and services. Check the submit your Add-in section for more information.

Create your RoboDK Add-in