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| + | Note: if extension manager is not visible then make sure that ''Enable extension manager'' option is enabled in Application Settings (menu item "Edit -> Application Settings -> Extensions"). If you changed the setting, Slicer has to be restarted for it to become effective. | ||
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== Installing an extension without network connection == | == Installing an extension without network connection == | ||
Revision as of 14:40, 16 September 2014
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3D Slicer now supports plug-ins which we call extensions. Extensions are available for download from an extension server. Extensions allow end-users to selectively install features that are useful for them.
Extensions Manager
Installing an extension
1. Open extensions manager
2. Choose an extension
3. Look at extension details
4. Click on "Install"
5. Extension is installed
6. Restart Slicer
7. Extension is available
Note: if extension manager is not visible then make sure that Enable extension manager option is enabled in Application Settings (menu item "Edit -> Application Settings -> Extensions"). If you changed the setting, Slicer has to be restarted for it to become effective.
Installing an extension without network connection
1. Download the extension package (or obtain it in some other way)
2. Open extensions manager
3. Select 'Install from File' from the tools menu
4. Select a previously downloaded or otherwise obtained extension archive
5. Extension is installed
6. Restart Slicer
7. Extension is available
Uninstalling an extension
1. Open extensions manager
2. Click on "Uninstall"
3. Extension is scheduled for uninstall
4. Restart Slicer
5. Extension has been uninstalled
Disabling an extension
1. Open extensions manager
2. Disable extension
3. Restart Slicer
Incompatible extensions
Incompatible extension has been identified
Error log message
Extensions Manager Settings
Extensions settings
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Module settings
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Launcher settings
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Whereas the module path is used to indicate Slicer where to look to load additional modules, the extension manager also takes care of updating the |
