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Distributing Tools

Once you have a .ptool file, distributing it is simple and remains strictly local to your internal network.

📂 Internal Distribution​

Simply copy the .ptool file to a shared network drive or a folder on the user's machine that is watched by Paracore.

  1. Shared Drive: e.g., X:\RevitStandards\ParacoreTools\
  2. User Config: Users add this path to their "Local Folders" in Paracore settings to see the tools in their Gallery.

📦 Versioning & Metadata​

Because .ptool files can be renamed by users, it is recommended to use internal identification.

1. In-Code Identification​

We recommend adding a header or greeting in your code using Println to identify the version and author at runtime:

Println("🏗️ Wall Finisher v1.2.5 (Author: John Doe)");

2. Baked-in Metadata​

When you build a tool, Paracore bakes the script's metadata (Name, Author, Description) directly into the .ptool file structure. This data is stored as a structured JSON object, ensuring the author's identity is preserved regardless of the filename.