Installing a NuGet package
When installing NuGet packages in version 1.14, you must pay attention to the package source. With this version, all packages were installed offline in the appropriate version on the development computer. With version 1.14, packages that are not part of the default scope must be installed individually via the TwinCAT Packet Manager.
Installing a package with TcPkg
- 1. Close all Visual Studio instances.
- 2. Start the command line or PowerShell with administrator rights.
- 3. Use the command "tcpkg install <package name>" to install the latest version of the package.
- The newly installed function is now available to you.
Installation NuGet package
- 1. In the TwinCAT HMI project, right-click on the References node and then on the entry Manage NuGet Packages...:
- 2. In the NuGet Package Manager you will then find an overview of the currently installed packages:
- 3. Switch to the Browse tab:
- Make sure that the correct repository is selected at the top right under Package source:
Explanation of the repository:
nuget.org: Public repository for which an internet connection is required. Search here for Beckhoff or TwinCAT HMI.
TwinCAT Offline Packages Repository from TwinCAT HMI, for which no internet connection is required. The packages must be installed in advance using the TwinCAT Package Manager. - 4. Select the package you want to install. Further information about the package is then displayed on the right.
- 5. Select the required version on the right and click Install:
- The package will now be installed. Detailed information about the installation progress can be found in Package Manager Console:
- After successful installation the package can be found under the References node, and the corresponding functions can be used:
