Fabrication API Sample Addin

[nbuch]

Does anyone know if this addin is available for download? We just started running 2016 and i have been unable to locate the addin. Did i miss something in the "What's new with Autodesk Fabrication 2016 Software" video?

Thanks

[Darren Young]

Should be on Autodesk Exchange.

[DonWunder]

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2016\SDK\Samples\CSharp\FabricationSample\ACAD

It comes in when you install the fabrication product. Just copy the folder "FabricationSample.bundle"  in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins

[Darren Young]

Sorry...was thinking you were looking for the MAJ add-in. Someday, I'll learn to read.

[nbuch]

Sorry...was thinking you were looking for the MAJ add-in. Someday, I'll learn to read.

No problem! I had to double check to make sure I didnt miss it!

[nbuch]

C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2016\SDK\Samples\CSharp\FabricationSample\ACAD

It comes in when you install the fabrication product. Just copy the folder "FabricationSample.bundle"  in C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins

Thank you!

[nbuch]

Don - what other steps were required for the Add-in tab to show up? I see there is a CUI file with-in the Fabrication Sample bundle, is that something that needs to be added to my CUI file in order for it to work? I placed the folder in the location you mentioned above but when in re-open CAD, i still dont see a Add-On tab. Is there file paths that need to be added?

[vinnygolfer]

I tried following the steps also, with no luck. please be more specific on the process.
thank you

[VirtualPilot]

What does this add-in do exactly?

[Admin]

What does this add-in do exactly?

It provides examples of using all Autodesk Fabrication API functionality.

Attached is a copy of the Readme file that is included within the directory.

[bobcat09]

Make sure to add the FabricationSample.DLL into the FabricationSample.bundle. This was my issue, I wasn't adding it directly into the .bundle folder.

[nbuch]

I wish i could say that is all I needed to do. Ive tried multiple things with-in the folders, also adding new paths to my trusted locations and support file paths. Im not sure what else to try.

[Admin]

I wish i could say that is all I needed to do. Ive tried multiple things with-in the folders, also adding new paths to my trusted locations and support file paths. Im not sure what else to try.

Just a shot in the dark here.

In the Readme file it mentions the directory C:\ProgramData\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins which, of course, doesn't exist.
You aren't, by any chance, creating these directories are you?

The directory should be C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ApplicationPlugins which may already exist after installation.

Unless, of course, the US directory structure differs from the UK one?

[nbuch]

The programdata path does exist for our file structure. I am going to play around with the pathing structure some more when i get some free time. I appreciate all suggestions, keep them coming! If i get something figured out, i will report back.

Thanks guys 

[matt_potts]

Guys,

If you take a look at the API help file there is some information on running the sample in AutoCAD. The API help file is located at C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2016\SDK\FabricationAPI.chm.

Go to Getting Started>Addin Integration>Addin Integration - CADmep, there is some information there and also some useful links to resources on creating & preparing AutoCAD Addins.

AutoCAD Addins can be run from either ProgramFiles/Autodesk/ApplicationPlugins, AppData/Autodesk/ApplicationPlugins or ProgramData/Autodesk/ApplicationPlugins.

So copy the FabricationSample.bundle folder into one of these locations (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2016\SDK\Samples\CSharp\FabricationSample\ACAD\FabricationSample.bundle) and then add in the FabricationSample.dll to the copied .bundle folder. The FabricationSample.dll can be found at C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Fabrication 2016\SDK\Samples\CSharp\FabricationSample\FabricationSample.dll.

Hope this helps.

Matt