FlowSynx plugin template

This is a ready-to-use Class Library template for .NET, designed to help you quickly set up a clean and consistent starting point for your plugin.

You can use it with both the .NET CLI and Visual Studio.

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🚀 Getting Started

Install the Template

To use this template, you first need to install it:

dotnet new -i FlowSynx.PluginTemplate::1.0.0

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Create a New plugin Library

Run the following command to create a new plugin from this template:

dotnet new fxplugin -n MyPlugin

Replace MyPlugin with your desired plugin name.

This will create a folder with a pre-configured C# Class Library project ready for development.

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🎨 Visual Studio Support

This template works in Visual Studio. After installation:

1. Open Visual Studio
2. Go to File > New > Project
3. Search for: FlowSynx Plugin Template
4. Select the template and click Next

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🛠 Updating the Template

If a new version of the template is available, you can update it by running:

dotnet new -u FlowSynx.PluginTemplate
dotnet new -i FlowSynx.PluginTemplate::1.1.0

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📦 Template Features

✅ Clean Class Library structure
✅ Compatible with .NET 6, 7, and 8+
✅ Works with both the CLI and Visual Studio

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📂 Project Structure

When you create a project, the following structure is generated:

MyPlugin/
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├── Models/
│   ├── InputParameter.cs
│   └── MathPluginSpecifications.cs
├── flowsynx.png
├── MathPlugin.cs
└── README.md

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❓ Need Help?

If you run into issues using this template:

• Make sure you have the latest version of the .NET SDK installed.
• Try uninstalling and reinstalling the template:

dotnet new -u FlowSynx.PluginTemplate
dotnet new -i FlowSynx.PluginTemplate

• Restart Visual Studio after installation to refresh the template list.

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Copyright

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