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| − | + | == Introduction == | |
| − | + | Freeplane supports groovy (.groovy) and javascript (.js) scripts out-of-the-box. | |
| + | This addon '''adds support for ruby (.rb) scripts''', enabling you to '''run ruby scripts''' (ex: <code><freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb</code>) alongside the out-of-the-box .groovy and .js scripts. | ||
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| − | + | The addon was made with 2 purposes: | |
| + | * To '''''enable Freeplane to use/run ruby scripts'''''. <br /> To run a ruby script, you first need to '''install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon'''. <br /> Once the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is installed, you can then '''use ruby scripts in Freeplane''' <br /> This wiki page shows [[FreeplaneJrubyInstaller_Addon#How_to_install_the_FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-Addon_in_Freeplane|How to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-Addon in Freeplane]] and [[FreeplaneJrubyInstaller_Addon#How_to_use_ruby_scripts_in_Freeplane|How to use ruby scripts in Freeplane ]], in a step-by-step fashion. | ||
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| + | * To '''''be helpfull for non-programmers who want to try first-steps-of-programming with Ruby and make simple Freeplane ruby scripts'''''. <br /> Ruby is easy to learn, has many tutorials/books written for new programmers, and the RubyLiveDebugger (included in this addon) gives an instant-gratification-labtest for ruby and freeplane scripting ([https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dy6kDGApaKw#t=08m05s demo video]) <br /> Start by installing the addon as explained in this page, and then switch to the [[FreeplaneJrubyInstaller_-_developers|FreeplaneJrubyInstaller - developers]] wiki page. Hope you have fun :) | ||
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| + | == How to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-Addon in Freeplane == | ||
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| + | To run a freeplane '''ruby''' script, you first need to '''install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon''' in Freeplane | ||
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| − | + | To install the addon follow the instructions bellow (click on any image to enlarge it): | |
| − | + | You dont need to manually download anything, all downloads are automatic. | |
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* Check that your Java version is >= 1.7 (Jruby requires it). If you want to update your Java, goto https://java.com/en/download/ | * Check that your Java version is >= 1.7 (Jruby requires it). If you want to update your Java, goto https://java.com/en/download/ | ||
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| − | * Copy to your clipboard THE-URL-TO-THE-ADDON: < | + | * Copy to your clipboard THE-URL-TO-THE-ADDON (without any leading/trailing spaces! or it fails): |
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| + | THE-URL-TO-THE-ADDON: | ||
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| + | '''<nowiki>https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zipizap/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller/master/addon_lab/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-v1.7.0.addon.mm</nowiki>''' | ||
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* Open Freeplane for a second-time, and: | * Open Freeplane for a second-time, and: | ||
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| − | * The following final window should appear, which indicates that | + | * The following final window should appear, which indicates that the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is now installed! Hurray! |
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| + | ==== Youtube demo video: install FreeplaneJrubyInstaller Addon ==== | ||
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| + | https://youtu.be/sJUWTcPhOk0 | ||
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| + | == How to use ruby scripts in Freeplane == | ||
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| + | Once the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is installed, you can then '''use ruby scripts in Freeplane''' | ||
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| + | Lets take as an example, that you have a '''my_ruby_script.rb''' file, that you got from the wiki or the forum or from a friend, and you want to use it in Freeplane. | ||
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| + | Do this: | ||
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| + | # In Freeplane goto '''Tools/Open user directory''' to open the <code><freeplane-user-dir></code> in a new window | ||
| + | # Inside the new window, open the subdirectory <code>scripts</code> | ||
| + | # Copy/paste the new file into that subdirectory <br /> You should end up with: <code><freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb</code> | ||
| + | # Freeplane only detects new ruby scripts after a restart. So now close Freeplane. | ||
| + | # Open Freeplane again, and you will see that there is a new entry in the menu '''Tools/Scripts'''/'''''My_Ruby_Script''''' - click on it to run the new ruby script! | ||
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| + | You now have the ruby script in freeplane: from now on whenever you want to run this script, just click again '''Tools/Scripts'''/'''''My_Ruby_Script''''' | ||
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| + | ==== Youtube demo video: how to use ruby scripts in Freeplane ==== | ||
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| + | https://youtu.be/ExqYF0SLGzI | ||
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| + | The first time you run a ruby-script in freeplane, it takes a while to "warm-up" jruby. Since the second and third and xxx times, the script will already run much faster. This also happens (in a lesser degree) with groovy scripts. | ||
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| + | NOTE: To remove a script (either ruby or groovy), just delete the script from <code><freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb</code> and restart Freeplane. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:39, 9 October 2017
Contents
Introduction
Freeplane supports groovy (.groovy) and javascript (.js) scripts out-of-the-box.
This addon adds support for ruby (.rb) scripts, enabling you to run ruby scripts (ex: <freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb) alongside the out-of-the-box .groovy and .js scripts.
The addon was made with 2 purposes:
- To enable Freeplane to use/run ruby scripts.
To run a ruby script, you first need to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon.
Once the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is installed, you can then use ruby scripts in Freeplane
This wiki page shows How to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-Addon in Freeplane and How to use ruby scripts in Freeplane , in a step-by-step fashion.
- To be helpfull for non-programmers who want to try first-steps-of-programming with Ruby and make simple Freeplane ruby scripts.
Ruby is easy to learn, has many tutorials/books written for new programmers, and the RubyLiveDebugger (included in this addon) gives an instant-gratification-labtest for ruby and freeplane scripting (demo video)
Start by installing the addon as explained in this page, and then switch to the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller - developers wiki page. Hope you have fun :)
How to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-Addon in Freeplane
To run a freeplane ruby script, you first need to install the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon in Freeplane
To install the addon follow the instructions bellow (click on any image to enlarge it):
You dont need to manually download anything, all downloads are automatic.
- Check that your Java version is >= 1.7 (Jruby requires it). If you want to update your Java, goto https://java.com/en/download/
- Copy to your clipboard THE-URL-TO-THE-ADDON (without any leading/trailing spaces! or it fails):
THE-URL-TO-THE-ADDON:
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zipizap/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller/master/addon_lab/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-v1.7.0.addon.mm
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/zipizap/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller/master/addon_lab/FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-v1.6.2.addon.mm
- Follow the images:
- Open Freeplane for a second-time, and:
- Open Freeplane for a third-time, and:
- The following final window should appear, which indicates that the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is now installed! Hurray!
Youtube demo video: install FreeplaneJrubyInstaller Addon
How to use ruby scripts in Freeplane
Once the FreeplaneJrubyInstaller-addon is installed, you can then use ruby scripts in Freeplane
Lets take as an example, that you have a my_ruby_script.rb file, that you got from the wiki or the forum or from a friend, and you want to use it in Freeplane.
Do this:
- In Freeplane goto Tools/Open user directory to open the
<freeplane-user-dir>in a new window - Inside the new window, open the subdirectory
scripts - Copy/paste the new file into that subdirectory
You should end up with:<freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb - Freeplane only detects new ruby scripts after a restart. So now close Freeplane.
- Open Freeplane again, and you will see that there is a new entry in the menu Tools/Scripts/My_Ruby_Script - click on it to run the new ruby script!
You now have the ruby script in freeplane: from now on whenever you want to run this script, just click again Tools/Scripts/My_Ruby_Script
Youtube demo video: how to use ruby scripts in Freeplane
The first time you run a ruby-script in freeplane, it takes a while to "warm-up" jruby. Since the second and third and xxx times, the script will already run much faster. This also happens (in a lesser degree) with groovy scripts.
NOTE: To remove a script (either ruby or groovy), just delete the script from <freeplane-user-dir>/scripts/my_ruby_script.rb and restart Freeplane.
