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Creating Attachments

Attachments are files that can be created and read as a string in the op they are attached to.

An attachment file can be created by clicking on an op and then clicking the create button


create_attachment


Fill in the name of your attachment file


name_attachment

You can edit the attachment file by clicking on the edit button

edit_attachment

This will open the editor allowing you to add your own script

hello_world_img

The attachment can now be accessed inside of your op, select the op and press 'e' to enter edit mode.

read_attachment_img


output_attachment_img

Found a problem? Edit this file on github and contribute to cables!