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Creating Tools

The Tool Generator is integrated directly into the Paracore authoring environment, allowing you to transition from source code to a protected distribution with a single click.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Guide​

1. Select your Script​

In the Script Gallery, select the Single-File or Multi-File script you wish to package.

2. Open the Floating Code Viewer​

Navigate to the Parameters Tab in the Script Inspector. Locate the View Code icon (or the toggle button with the tooltip "View Code in Floating Window") and click it to open the viewer.

3. Verify the Source​

Review the code in the floating window.

  • For multi-file scripts, this window displays the Combined Logic that the engine has resolved. This is exactly what will be compiled into your tool.

4. Build the Tool​

Click the Build Protected Tool button located in the footer of the Floating Code Viewer.

Build Tool Button

5. Automatic Generation​

Paracore will perform the following actions immediately:

  • Compile: The engine compiles the logic into a protected binary format.
  • Output: A new file is created with the same name as your script but with the .ptool extension.
  • Placement: The tool is automatically saved into the same Script Source folder as your original script.

✅ Verification​

Once the process finishes, the new tool will appear in your Gallery. It is identified by its Amber Right Border and "Tool" badge. You can now run this tool to verify it behaves exactly like the source script.

Note: Your original source code remains untouched. You can continue to edit the source and rebuild the tool as many times as you like.