SEAL Design Feature in SEAL – Automatic TGML Graphic Library Management

[StefanLundin]

This feature applies to users in countries that have made application libraries available through SEAL Design and where nationally developed TGML libraries are provided.
With SEAL 1.18, we introduce a new capability that makes working with TGML graphics easier and more consistent:

TGML Graphic Library – Automatic download and configuration.

From this version onward, when you start SEAL Design:

• The TGML component and snippet library that matches your SEAL Design applications will be automatically downloaded and updated.
• The library will be configured in your EBO TGML editor – no manual setup required.

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This means:

• You will always work with the latest version of the component library.
• Consistent TGML components and functionality between SEAL Design and your projects, reducing discrepancies and simplifying project delivery.
• A unified experience for all SEAL Design users.

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Important to note

If SEAL Design installs a national TGML library for your region and you already have a manually installed or synchronized library, you may see duplicate categories/components in the TGML editor.

Clarification:
SEAL Design is the driver of this functionality. It is SEAL Design that downloads the base package and future updates. If you have not started SEAL Design after installing the latest SEAL version, the library has not yet been installed.

How to check if SEAL Design has installed a library:
In the component library pane of your TGML editor, right-click and select Libraries.
Look for a library entry pointing to:

%localappdata%\Schneider Electric\SEAL\Data\GraphicsLibs\_unpacked_libraries\

(C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Schneider Electric\SEAL\Data\GraphicsLib\_unpacked_libraries\)

If this entry exists and you also have other manually installed libraries, we recommend removing the others to avoid duplicates.

Important usage note:
The library installed by SEAL Design will be kept updated automatically. Do not add your own components or modify content within these categories, as any changes will be overwritten during the next update to keep everything in sync with the source.
If you need custom components or modifications, create them in a private category located elsewhere.

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How to remove a manually installed library

1. Open the TGML editor.
2. In the component library pane, right-click and select Libraries.
3. In the modal that opens, you will see tabs Components and Snippets.
4. Select the row pointing to your manually installed/synchronized library and click Remove.
   (for both Components and Snippets)

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This improvement saves time and ensures everyone works with the correct components.
Questions? Feel free to comment in the thread!

[janim]

C:\Users\[username] -> %userprofile% is easiest way to access directly user profile paths 

%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Schneider Electric\Data\GraphicsLib\_unpacked_libraries\

[Benji]

If you want to go that way, then why not use %LocalAppData% ? 😉

[NiilaM]

I have not managed to get the new library into the graphics editor. 

SEAL version 1.18
Tried workstation 6.0.4.12012 and 7.0.2.348 graphics editors although the version should not matter, right?
Tried reinstalling SEAL.
Tried opening SEAL design view graphics editor closed and open
I am missing the Data folder under %userprofile%\AppData\Local\Schneider Electric\Data\, I assume it should be created by SEAL?

Am I missing something? 😕

[StefanLundin]

Hi @NiilaM you are correct, the EBO version should not matter, Seal should configure the TGML library to all your installed versions.  
Check if you have gotten the folder :
%userprofile%\AppData\Local\Schneider Electric\SEAL\Data\GraphicsLibs\ 

If so, test removing that folder and restart SEAL / Open Seal design. That should trigger Design to download the package again and unpack/re-configure it.    

[NiilaM]

Removing the folder indeed resolved the issue, awesome! I got confused about the path from @janim earlier post, but of course it's in the SEAL folder as per your instructions. Many thanks!