Choose one of the following ways to install a plugin in a modeling tool:
Install a plugin bundle (.rdzip) that comes with a modeling tool directly via the Resource/Plugin Manager dialog.
Install an individually purchased archived plugin file (.zip) via the Resource/Plugin Manager dialog.
To install a plugin bundle (.rdzip) via the Resource/Plugin Manager dialog
- Start your modeling tool.
- From the modeling tool main menu, select Help > Resource/Plugin Manager.
- Click the button.
- In the Manage Resource Locations dialog, click Add. The Select Resource Location or Distribution File dialog opens.
- Specify a plugin bundle (.rdzip) file location and click Open. The resource location is added.
- Click OK to import resources.
To install an individual plugin from the archive file (.zip) via the Resource/Plugin Manager dialog
- Start your modeling tool.
- From the main menu of a modeling tool, select Help > Resource/Plugin Manager.
- Click the Import button and specify an archived plugin file (.zip) location and click Open. The plugin is extracted and installed automatically.
- Restart your modeling tool.
To install a plugin manually
- Extract an archived plugin file (.zip) file to the same directory where your modeling tool is installed.
- Start the modeling tool. The plugin is applied to your modeling tool.
For more information on managing resources, please see Resource Manager.
Getting help
If you run into any installation related problems, try the following:
- checking the FAQ section for known problems
- checking the No Magic Community forum
- contacting customer support at support@nomagic.com