alibrex-vscode

Write Python 3 scripts that control Alibre Design.

• Commands
  • alibrex: Setup Workspace creates a .venv and installs the alibrex package.
  • alibrex: Check Alibre is Running reports whether VS Code can reach Alibre Design.
  • alibrex: Check Workspace verifies the venv, the package, the DLL and the configuration.
  • alibrex: Select Alibre Version picks which installed Alibre Design to target.
• Features
  • Autocomplete and type checking for the AlibreX API.
  • Debugging with breakpoints, watch expressions and live Alibre objects.
  • A status bar indicator showing whether Alibre is connected.
  • Automatic selection of the newest installed Alibre Design.
• Settings
  • alibrex.dllPath sets the path to AlibreX.dll.
  • alibrex.pythonInterpreter sets the Python used to build the venv.
  • alibrex.autoSetupOnActivate runs setup when you open a folder that uses alibrex.
  • alibrex.showStatusBar shows the connection indicator.
  • alibrex.statusBarPollSeconds sets how often the connection is checked.
• Requirements
  • Windows, with a licensed Alibre Design.
  • VS Code 1.125 or newer.
  • Python 3.9 or newer.
  • The Python extension, installed with this one.
• Related
  • Alibre Script needs alibrescript-vscode instead.
  • Examples: https://github.com/AlibreDesignCommunityProjects/alibrex_package

MIT license. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Alibre, LLC.