Installing Embird Plug-ins in Windows 10, 8, and 7

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This tutorial explains how to install an Embird plug-in (e.g., Alphabet plug-in or Studio plug-in). It is assumed that the user is logged into Windows as an Administrator and all other settings are left at their default values, including the User Account Control (UAC) setting. Also, it is assumed that the user has already installed the main Embird program, as shown in the tutorial Installing Embird in Windows 10, 8, and 7.

Note: Before you start installing Embird and/or its plug-ins, please determine the type of your Windows as shown in the tutorial Installing Embird, steps 9 and 10. It is either a 32-bit or 64-bit version. Download the appropriate installation file for the main Embird program and optional plug-ins from https://www.embird.net/sw/embird/newdown.htm.

1 - Run the downloaded installation file for the Embird plug-in. The User Account Control mechanism will warn you that this program will make changes to your computer (Picture No. 1). Click the "Yes" button.

Picture No. 1

2 - The installation program will automatically recognize the folder containing the main Embird program. Please make sure that it shows the correct folder (Picture No. 2). Then click the "Unzip" button; the plug-in installation process will start.

Picture No. 2

3 - A dialog box with the result will appear on the screen once the installation process is finished (Picture No. 3). Click the "OK" button.

Picture No. 3

4 - Run the main Embird program by double-clicking its icon on the desktop. Select the menu "Help > Installed Plug-ins" (Picture No. 4).

Picture No. 4

5 - A dialog box showing the list of installed plug-ins will appear on the screen (Picture No. 5). Make sure that the plug-in was correctly installed and is recognized by the main Embird program. Click the "OK" button to close this window.

Picture No. 5

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