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, this is the process for getting the graphics library installed:

• Ensure the TGML editor has been started at least once after it has been installed
• Start SEAL and open SEAL Design.
• The latest TGML component and snippet library that matches your SEAL Design applications 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 manages this functionality - it is SEAL Design that downloads the base package and all future updates. However, the TGML editor must have been started at least once (to create the necessary configuration file) before SEAL Design can configure the graphics library. For proper configuration, start SEAL Design after you have started the TGML editor at least once.

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!

[StefanLundin]

Update: SEAL 1.18.1 Patch – Enhanced Graphics Library Configuration

SEAL 1.18.1 is now released, bringing an important enhancement to Graphics Library management provided by SEAL Design.

What’s improved?
Previously, SEAL could not configure the graphics library if the TGML editor had never been started, since the required user configuration file didn’t exist. With 1.18.1, SEAL Design now checks on every startup if configuration is needed—fixing issues highlighted in the initial 1.18 release.

How to ensure the graphics library is installed and configured:

• If you’ve installed a new version of EBO, or if you’ve never started the TGML editor for an existing EBO version:
  1. Start the TGML editor once (this creates the user configuration file).
  2. Start SEAL and open SEAL Design.
  3. The graphics library will now be installed, configured, and available in the TGML editor.

For a complete list of all fixes in 1.18.1,  please see the updated release notes.

We hope this makes your graphics workflow even smoother! As always, your feedback is welcome.