parts library doesnt work for me under windows

[urishab]

Downloaded the 0.21.2 version of FreeCAD
from the add-on menu I install the parts library.
It gets installed fine (after a while) but there are no instructions on how to use it.
Running the PartsLibrary.FCMacro it asks me for the parts library location.
I point it to the right folder:
C:\Users%username%\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod\parts_library

But it doesn't show anything in the preview pane and I cannot navigate to the folder of the partslibrary beyond the *C:\Users%username%* part

I guess because the "AppData" folder is hidden?

THis is on Windows11

[shaise]

try C:\Users%username%\AppData\Roaming\FreeCAD\Mod\FreeCAD-library

[urishab]

I think I solved this by restarting FreeCAD
I also submitted a PR to add some instructions on using this addon as it was very unclear to me

[shaise]

Yes, they have installation instructions but not usage.
Also I do not think the plugin should hold the entire library locally.

[urishab]

They also write in the instructions that the BIM addon has a module for using the parts library in online-mode. I've tried it but it seems to be broken.

[shaise]

I'm working on the BIM add-on. I will try to revive the online-mode. If it works, perhaps I will create a separate macro for it, as it is useless to hold 5GB of parts locally.

[shaise]

I have fixed the broken bim on line library browser. I placed a pr for it.
Meanwhile if you want to test: https://github.com/shaise/BIM_Workbench