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acad-palettes-ribbon

Automate AutoCAD plugin UI customization with PaletteSet and Ribbon API integration.

3|Updated Feb 17, 2026
Search Tags:#ui#api#extension#ribbon#palettes#autocad#paletteSet
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-palettes-ribbon
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: acad-palettes-ribbon
Source: https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin/tree/main/skills/acad-palettes-ribbon
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hebackus/c3d-api-plugin --skill acad-palettes-ribbon

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Simplifies the integration of custom UI in AutoCAD plugins by providing guidance and examples for PaletteSet usage, Ribbon API interactions, and lifecycle management with IExtensionApplication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • PaletteSet creation and management for dockable tool palettes
  • Ribbon tab/panel/button construction and event handling
  • IExtensionApplication lifecycle registration, initialization deferral, and persistence across sessions

Quick Start

Register a PaletteSet and a Ribbon tab in your AutoCAD extension to expose your tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about acad-palettes-ribbon

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a dockable palette in an AutoCAD plugin?▼

To create a dockable palette in an AutoCAD plugin, use PaletteSet creation and management to build dockable tool palettes, handle events, and maintain persistent UI state across Civil 3D and AutoCAD sessions.

How do I add custom Ribbon tabs and panels to AutoCAD?▼

Add custom Ribbon tabs and panels to AutoCAD by using the Ribbon API integration to construct tabs, panels, and buttons, and to handle user interaction events within your plugin extension.

How does IExtensionApplication lifecycle management work for AutoCAD UI?▼

IExtensionApplication lifecycle management for AutoCAD UI controls initialization registration, defers setup until the application is ready, and ensures your Ribbon and PaletteSet UI persists safely across sessions.

Can I use this Ribbon API and PaletteSet guidance for Civil 3D plugins?▼

Yes, this Ribbon API and PaletteSet guidance targets AutoCAD plugin developers implementing dockable palettes, ribbon tabs, and persistent UI state specifically within Civil 3D and AutoCAD environments.

What is the best way to persist custom AutoCAD UI state across sessions?▼

The best way to persist custom AutoCAD UI state across sessions is to combine IExtensionApplication lifecycle registration with PaletteSet and Ribbon API event handling to safely save and restore UI configurations.

Why does my AutoCAD plugin UI fail to initialize on startup?▼

AutoCAD plugin UI fails to initialize on startup when IExtensionApplication lifecycle management lacks initialization deferral, which is required to safely register Ribbon tabs and PaletteSets without blocking the application.

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