.. _installation:

Installation
============

Installing the HiRISE DTM Importer add-on is simple and straightforward: 

1. If you haven't already, :download:`download<../HiRISE-DTM-Importer.zip>` the add-on.
  
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2. Open Blender.

3. Navigate to *File > User Preferences*
   
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4. Navigate to the *Add-ons* tab

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5. Select *Install from File...*

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6. Navigate to where you downloaded the add-on file and select it

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7. Click *Install from File...*

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8. This should bring you back to the *Add-ons* tab in User Preferences. At the moment, the DTM importer is registered as a add-on in testing, so it won't be visible by default. Select *Testing*, under *Supported Level*, and *User*, under *Categories*.

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9. The add-on should be visible now, but grayed-out. To enable the add-on, click the checkbox next to its name.

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10. Congratulations! The add-on is installed, continue on to :ref:`quickstart` to get a fast introduction to how to use it or to :ref:`tutorials` for more comprehensive video tutorials.