Extensions 2024 Release Notes

Enhancements

autoLoad
The new autoLoad entry can be used to load the extension automatically when the extension is added. This will replace the deprecated extends entry.
unloadable
The new unloadable entry can be used to disable the unloading of the extension:
Figure 1.


Support for Custom Documentation
Enhanced support for custom documentation is now supported for scripted contexts. Using the F1 key can be linked to the documentation packaged with the extension.
MacToExtension Tool
The command-line utility MacToExtension tool will convert a HyperMesh macro menu file (.mac) to an extension. Once the extension is loaded, a new menu will be created with the extension name.
Note: This tool will provide a functional drop-down menu with a flat hierarchy. To have a polished extension, additional work is required.