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.NET

Summary

What to do when DotNET plugins fail to load.

Introduction

Rhino has recently started to support DotNET plugins. Since Rhino4 this implementation is very complete and robust, however some problems remain. This page treats the known issues and possible solutions.

 

 

Language setting issue

DotNET plugins failed to load on Windows versions with certain language packs (such as Turkish). A fix for this issue is available for Rhino4 SR1.

 

 

Remote path issue

If a DotNET plugin is not located on the local hard drive (I.e. if it is loaded over a network) it will not load. A fix for this issue is available for Rhino4 SR1.

 

 

General loading problems

If you're still running into problems, you can enable a hidden command in Rhino which creates a report on the loading process:

 

1. Close all Rhino instances.
2. Start a new instance of Rhino.
3. Run the command _TestDotNetMessages
4. You should see the following message: Rhino.NET plug-in manager debug messages enabled. You must restart Rhino for this effect to take place.
5. Restart Rhino and attempt to load the plugin again.
6. Now, there will be information printed in the command line whenever a DotNET plugin is loaded.
7. Use the _TestDotNetMessages command again to disable DotNET loading reports.

 

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