2.5 Manual installation of a device plug-in

When should it be done manually

When a new plug-in is downloaded, and the user has decided no to install it yet for some reason. He still has the possibility to install this plug-in manually.

How to install
  1. Start up Projector Toolset.

  2. Click Help on the menu and select Install plugin... .

    Image 2–5 Install plug-ins, start

    An Install device plug-in dialog box opens.

  3. If the path and file name is known, fill it out next to Select a tpi file.

    or

    click on the Browse button (...).

    An Open dialog box opens.

  4. Browse to the desired plug-in file and click Open.

    Plug-in files are .tpi files and are mostly located in the Plugins subdirectory of Projector Toolset's install directory.

    The Install device plug-in dialog is re-displayed with the complete path filled out.

  5. Click Next.

    An overview of projector name, plug-in ID and version is given.

    A question dialog box appears to ask if you really want to install the selected plug-in.

  6. Click Next to continue.

    Installation procedure starts. Result is displayed in a dialog box. A restart of Projector Toolset is necessary to activate the new installed plug-in.

  7. Check Shutdown application and click Finish.

    Image 2–6 Finish the installation

    Projector Toolset will be closed.

  8. Restart Projector Toolset.

    The new plug-in is activated.