There is important info about the PluginInstaller and the purchasing process further below.
Make sure you have downloaded the PluginInstaller, and have set up a registered, unlocked, standard account in the PluginInstaller.
Click one of the links in a supplier catalog to add the product information into the PluginInstaller.
Once the product information becomes available in the PluginInstaller, you can order one or more seats of a product by filling a few details.
Then save the purchase order by clicking the Save button.
Attach the purchase order file to an email and send the order file to the supplier.
After receiving payment, the supplier will email you a corresponding activation file.
You then need to open or import this activation file with the PluginInstaller, after which you can activate the product.
Note: PluginInstaller is still very 'rough' around the edges, and we still have a lot of work to do to make it a bit more user-friendly. Sorry about that, we're working on it!
Choose your platform and download the PluginInstaller:
Mac OS X Big Sur or higher on Intel or Apple SiliconUnzip and place in a convenient location. No installation required.
Open the application by double-clicking the .exe (Windows) or application (Mac) file.
Use the File menu to select a usage mode:
• Standard Mode: For purchasing and activating products.
• Developer/Publisher Mode: For product creation and management.
Ensure you have a registered, unlocked account in the PluginInstaller, in Standard Mode.
New users can create an account by clicking the 'New' button. Choose a secret Unlock code (which is like a password) and enter it twice.
If you're on a 'safe' computer you can save the unlock code to avoid having to re-enter it each time you launch the PluginInstaller.
Make sure to register the account with our server by clicking the 'Register' button.
Use the 'Browse the Store for Software' menu in the PluginInstaller to access supplier catalogs and download product details.
This will take you to the 'Installing and Ordering' window. Some products can be downloaded and installed from this window. Some products will have a trial version available.
Order a license for a product by filling out a purchase order on the bottom part of the 'Installing and Ordering window'. Save the file, and email it to the supplier of the product.
After payment, you'll receive a license file via email. At the moment, payment handling is not integrated into the PluginInstaller; you need to manually fullfill the payment (e.g. by sending an amount via PayPal)
Use the PluginInstaller to open the file and activate your product.