Hi,

I am wondering if there is a way to add a library manager to a project using scripts. I saw M.Schaber's example to find managers:

Find all library managers in the project:
Code:
objects = proj.get_children(recursive=True)
for candidate in objects:
    if candidate.is_libman:   
        print(candidate)

I also see the "add_library" in API help, but this methods is for libman objects, so if I have a project without libman I need to create one first. Any tips on how to do this?

Background: I am trying to convert V2.3 libs to V3 using scripts, and after running ```

proj = projects.convert(oldlib, newlib, "{941937BF-9A12-4174-814E-63D1523C94CC}")

``` I need to create Library Manager and add necessary libraries.

Best regards,
Frank

Originally created by: M.Schaber

Hi, Frank,

Frank Jepsen hat geschrieben:
I am wondering if there is a way to add a library manager to a project using scripts.

Currently, there's no direct way, but it is possible to add a library manager using import_native or import_xml. Just manually create one in an empty project and export it using "Project/Export..." or "Project/Export PLCOpenXML...", and then import that file on the application object.

With import_xml, you can also provide the XML inline in the script as a string, without the need for a temporary file.

HTH,
Markus

Hi Markus,

Thanks. It worked with import_xml function using the exported XML.

I have a little trouble using inline XML; how much of the xml is needed - the complete xml found in exported xml or can I use a shorter syntax? It would be great if you can provide a small example.

Regards,
Frank

Originally created by: M.Schaber

Hi, Frank,

Frank Jepsen hat geschrieben:
Thanks. It worked with import_xml function using the exported XML.
I have a little trouble using inline XML; how much of the xml is needed - the complete xml found in exported xml or can I use a shorter syntax? It would be great if you can provide a small example.

I'm not an PLCOpenXML expert, so I can't give a definitive answer to that question. Either you use try-and-error to find out which elements can be dropped, or maybe you check the PLCOpenXML Standard.

HTH,
Markus

Hi Markus,

Ok. Thanks for the answer (and all your other support) anyway. I just went with having the PLCopenXML in a separate file.

Best regards,
Frank