New Plug-ins

Specify the plug-in type, category, parameters, options, and VectorScript code of a new plug-in from the VectorScript Plug-in Editor dialog box.

To create a plug-in:

1.	Select Tools > Scripts > VectorScript Plug-in Editor.

The VectorScript Plug-In Editor dialog box opens.

2.	Click New.

The Assign Name dialog box opens. Enter the name of the new plug-in item and select the type of the plug-in to create.

 

Parameter	Description
Name of the VectorScript Plug-in	Specifies the name of the new plug-in (as well as the plug-in file name)
The plug-in will be created in	Describes the location of the plug-in file
Plug-in type	Select the type of plug-in to create
Command	VectorScript menu command (.vsm) plug-ins can be used like any standard menu command item, performing operations on the active VectorWorks document. VectorScript menu commands can detect the view state of the active VectorWorks file, or can determine if a selection set exists upon which the menu command can act.
Tool	VectorScript tool item (.vst) plug-ins allow scripts to be added to a VectorWorks workspace as a tool palette item. VectorScript tools make use of the SmartCursor, and can respond to file state conditions such as selection status or view orientation.
Objects	VectorScript plug-in objects (.vso) allow the creation of complex objects such as standard architectural or mechanical elements, “smart” drawing components like callouts or drawing borders, or other flexible objects which streamline the design process. Plug-in objects support standard VectorWorks core technologies such as snapping, classing, and advanced object editing; they can contain up to 32,767 parameters for defining and editing the object appearance.
Point Object	Point objects are defined by a single point click for placement
Linear Object	Linear objects require a user-defined line to create the basic geometry of the object
Rectangle Object	Rectangle objects utilize a user-defined rectangle to define and create the basic geometry of the object
2D/3D Path Object	Path objects define a user-defined polygonal path or NURBS curve to create the basic geometry of the object
Include File	Specifies an additional file (.vss or .px) to be included with a script (see Include Files and Encryption)

3.	Click OK to create the plug-in item.