Introduction to Add-on libraries
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What Is An Add-on Library?
An Add-on Library is an extension to MapTool that may contain code, images or more. These were introduced in MapTool 1.11, and are intended to be a replacement for Library Tokens that are easier to work with while offering more functionality.
Add-on libraries are generally distributed as .mtlib files, which are just renamed .zip file with a specific structure.
Add-on Libraries are added to a campaign.
Managing the Add-On Libraries for Your Campaign
The dialog to manage the add-on libraries for your campaign can be reached using the File > Add On Libraries... menu option.
This dialog can be used to add or remove add-on libraries, view the details of all add-ons in the campaign and view their license/read me files.
As of MapTool 1.12, add-on libraries can be dragged and dropped onto the map from your system's file explorer. This will either add the add-on library to the campaign or replace it if it is already in the campaign.
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