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Creating and Managing Scripts

Manage your personal automation library using the Script Gallery and the powerful CommandConsole.

1. The New Script Modal​

When you're ready to create a new tool, the New Script modal offers two primary paths:

  • Build Option: Uses the Visual Query Builder to generate high-performance Revit filtering code automatically (perfect for data audits).
  • Archetype Option: Generates a lightweight template file—the ideal starting point for manual C# coding.

2. Global Search & CommandConsole​

The Gallery is built for speed, allowing you to find thousands of tools instantly using the CommandConsole.

Advanced Search Keywords​

You can filter your gallery using targeted keywords:

  • author:John
  • categories:Architectural
  • docType:Project

Search Pills​

As you type your query, Paracore renders your keywords as Search Pills. These sit above the console and can be individually deleted to refine your search results in real-time.

Toggles & Sorting​

  • Toggles: Quickly focus your view between All, Scripts, or Sentinels.
  • Sorting: Organize your tools by Name, Date Created, and more.

3. Script Card Actions (The Ellipses Menu)​

The ellipses (...) menu on each script card provides advanced management tools:

  • View & Edit: Inspect the card metadata or launch VS Code.
  • Rename & Delete: Standard file management.
  • Replace Script: Overwrite an existing script's content with a new project or template.
  • Remove Scaffolding: Clean up IDE files (bin, obj, .csproj) to keep your folders tidy. This never touches your Scripts/ folder or your .cs source files, ensuring your logic is perfectly safe.

4. File System Synchronization​

Paracore operates on a "Truth at Source" philosophy. Any manual file operations you perform outside the app are reflected automatically:

  • External Deletion: Deleting a script source folder on your disk automatically removes it from the Sidebar dropdown.
  • Project Removal: Deleting a script project folder inside a source removes it from the Gallery instantly.

Next Step: Practice these actions in the 02 - Step-by-Step Exercise.