Installation ========================================== .. note:: This doc is made for latest Blender versions. For Blender 2.79 users, the old doc can be downloaded |download_279_doc| .. |download_279_doc| raw:: html here. | .. _INSTALLATION: Installing the Addons ---------------------- Auto-Rig Pro is a set of 3 addons available for download. .. important:: Do not unzip the downloaded files, except when using Blender 2.79: download the "Blender 2.79 Legacy" zip file, unzip the content in a new folder on your hard drive. Then install the addons (.zip files) as explained below * In Blender, click **Edit > Preferences** in the top bar menu, **Add-ons > Install...** .. image:: img/preferences_addons.jpg :align: center | Auto-Rig Pro """""""""""" The main addon to rig characters. * Select **auto_rig_pro_x.xx.xx.zip** then click **Install from File** * Check the box next to the addon in the list to enable it. Proxy Picker """"""""""""" The addon to select bones using the separate interface. * Select **proxy_picker.zip** then click **Install from File** * Check the box next to the addon in the list to enable it. Rig Tools (extra) """""""""""""""""" * Only install the Rig Tools addon **rig_tools_x.xx.xx.zip** if you don't install the Auto-Rig addon (e.g. after rigging your character, you can send it to the animator to ensure the IK snaps and other rig functions). Do not to install both addons, it could potentially lead to internal conflicts. .. toctree:: :maxdepth: 1