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FAQ-1426: Installing Plugins

Description

How do I install plugins in PlanetPress Watch or Server 5 and 6?

For PlanetPress Workflow version 7, please see The Plug-In Bar page in the PlanetPress Workflow User Guide.

Contents

Installation instructions for PlanetPress Watch Plugins

  1. Exit from PlanetPress Watch Config if it is already running.
  2. Copy the .DLL file (the plugin) and its HLP file (if applicable) in the Plugins folder:
    \Program Files\Common Files\Objectif Lune\PlanetPress Suite 5\Plugins
    \Program Files\Common Files\Objectif Lune\PlanetPress Suite 6\Plugins
  3. Version 5 and higher plugins: Register the DLL file:
    • Open a DOS Prompt window
    • Navigate to the plugins folder
      (CD \Program Files\Common Files\Objectif Lune\PlanetPress Suite 5\Plugins or
      \Program Files\Common Files\Objectif Lune\PlanetPress Suite 6\Plugins)
    • Type: REGSVR32 filename.DLL where filename is the name of the plugin file you copied.
  4. Launch PlanetPress Watch Config. The plugin will be listed as a new input, action, output, etc.
  5. If the new plugin isn't listed, use the Plugin Manager (from the Tools menu) to make it visible.