Enabling and Customizing the Ribbon in Kudo Enterprise

1. Enabling the Ribbon UI in Kudo Enterprise

To enable the Ribbon UI in Kudo Enterprise, you need to add a specific parameter to the URL. This parameter forces Kudo to load the older version of the UI, which includes the ribbon interface.

Steps to Enable the Ribbon:

1. Open the URL for the Kudo Enterprise editor. For example:
   http://localhost:8081/editor?server=http://localhost:3000&file=Construction.dwg&sessionId=123

2. Add the following query parameter to the URL: oldUI=true.
   http://localhost:8081/editor?server=http://localhost:3000&file=Construction.dwg&sessionId=123&oldUI=true

3. After adding the oldUI=true parameter, load the URL in your browser. The Ribbon UI will now be enabled.

2. Customizing the Ribbon in Kudo Enterprise

You can customize the Ribbon UI to match your specific needs by modifying the application.xml file. This file contains configuration settings that control the appearance and functionality of the Ribbon.

Steps to Customize the Ribbon:

1. Locate the application.xml file in your Kudo Enterprise setup.

   • The location of this file may vary based on your installation, but it is typically found in the configuration folder of your Kudo Enterprise instance.

2. Open the application.xml file in a text editor.

3. Customize the Ribbon by editing the appropriate sections within the XML. This may include adding new tabs, buttons, or commands, and specifying the behaviors associated with them.

4. Save your changes to application.xml.

5. Reload or restart your Kudo Enterprise instance to apply the changes. The Ribbon should now reflect your customizations.

Additional Notes:

• Ensure that the oldUI=true parameter is included in the URL whenever you wish to load the Ribbon UI.

• Customizing the Ribbon via the application.xml requires a basic understanding of XML and the structure used by Kudo Enterprise.

• Any updates to the Kudo Enterprise software may require you to review and adjust your customizations as needed.