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-==== Windows and MaxOS Installation ====+====== Windows and macOS Installation ======
  
-=== Step 1: Download and Install PowerScripts Updater === +Installing PowerScripts takes about a minute: download one small file and drop it onto Illustrator. There's no installer app and you don't need administrator rights. It works the same way on Windows and macOS, including Apple Silicon Macs.
-PowerScripts Installer will connect to our servers to automatically download the latest version of PowerScripts. Once installed you can run the PowerScripts Installer anytime in the future to install updates.\\ +
  
-* Go to www.o2creative.co.nz/installer to download the latest version+**Upgrading from PowerScripts 3.7?** Your licence, scripts and settings carry over - nothing to deactivate or uninstall first. The installer turns the old PowerScripts panel off for you (you can turn it back on from the installer's **Tools** tab).
  
-**Windows 10/11 users** : If you can not open the installer, Your computer might be limited to only opening files from the windows store. Please follow the steps below: +===== Install =====
-  - Click on the Windows icon in the bottom left of the screen, and select "Settings" (the gear icon). +
-  - In the Settings window, click on "Apps" and click on Advanced App settings +
-  - In the Choose where to get apps dropdown menu, choose "anywhere" option.\\ You will then see a warning message about the potential risks of installing apps from sources other than the Microsoft Store. Click "Yes" to confirm that you want to proceed.+
  
 +== Step 1: Download the installer ==
 +Go to [[https://license.o2creative.co.nz/install|license.o2creative.co.nz/install]] and click **Download the easy installer**. You'll get a file called **PowerScripts Installer L... - drag onto Illustrator.jsx**.
  
-=== Step 2: Run the Installer === +== Step 2: Open it in Illustrator == 
-  * Close Adobe Illustrator\\ //Note: You do not need to uninstall or deactivate any previous PowerScript installations before installing this update.// +Start Adobe Illustrator, then either **drag the downloaded file onto the Illustrator window**, or choose **File > Scripts > Other Script...** and select it.
-  * Run the PowerScripts Installer , then click **[Download & Install]** to install the latest version of PowerScripts to Adobe Illustrator.\\ +
-  * You also have the option to choose an install method, **Unless you encounter any issues using the Default Installer**  +
-    * 2022+ Installer - Uses the Adobe Unified Plugin Installer Agent, which is included with Creative Cloud from June 2021 onwards +
-    * 2021 Installer - Uses the Adobe ExManCmd Installer version 7.11.1, Recommended for Illustrator version 2021 +
-    * 2020 Installer - Uses the Adobe ExManCmd Installer version 7.09, Only recommended for Illustrator versions 2015 - 2020 +
-    * File Copy Installer - If any of the above install methods fail, this installer will copy the required files directly to your extension folder.+
  
-{{::installer-300-download.png?600|}}+{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/install_via_drag.jpg?400|Drag the file onto Illustrator}} 
 +{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/install_via_script.jpg?400|File > Scripts > Other Script}}
  
-When installed correctly, you should see this screen below, If you have any installation issues, visit the [[installhelp|Powerscripts Updater Help page]]+== Step 3: Allow it to run == 
 +If Illustrator asks whether to run the script, click **Continue**.
  
-{{::installer-300-installed.png?600|}}+{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/install_allow.jpg?400|Continue}}
  
 +== Step 4: Click Install ==
 +Choose your language if you like, then click **Install** and wait a few seconds while it installs.
  
 +{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/install_window.jpg?400|Click Install}}
  
-\\+== Step 5: Restart Illustrator and open PowerScripts == 
 +Close and reopen Illustrator, then choose **Window > Extensions > PowerScripts 2026 Loader**. PowerScripts downloads its latest version the first time it opens, and keeps itself up to date after that.
  
-----+**We recommend docking the PowerScripts panel so it opens automatically every time you start Illustrator.**
  
-\\ +{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/open_extension.png?400|Window > Extensions > PowerScripts 2026 Loader}}
-==== Register in Illustrator ====+
  
-=== Step 1: Run Illustrator and start PowerScripts === +== Step 6: See an empty PowerScripts panel? Close it == 
-  * Run Adobe Illustrator, Then from the window menu choose **Extensions > PowerScripts** +If you used PowerScripts 3.7 before, its panel may still be docked in your workspace. It's turned off now, so it stays **empty**. Close that panel (or drag it out and close it), then open the new one from **Window > Extensions > PowerScripts 2026 Loader**.
-  * **We recommend docking the PowerScript panel so it will automatically load every time you start illustrator**\\ +
-{{:open_extension.png|}}+
  
-=== Step 2: Accept the License Agreement ===+{{https://license.o2creative.co.nz/img/install/install_blank.jpg?400|The old, empty PowerScripts panel}}
  
-{{::install-3.6.1-lic.png?300|}}+If you have any problems, see [[installhelp|Installation Help]].
  
-=== Step 3: Select your Language === +===== Register in Illustrator ===== 
-Languages have been automatically translated using google translate, you can change and edit your language in the preferences including exporting them.+New users register the first time PowerScripts opens. If you upgraded from PowerScripts 3.7 you're already registered.
  
-We would love to hear from you with suggested changes to the translations to help improve PowerScript+== Step 1: Accept the License Agreement == 
 + 
 +{{::install-3.6.1-lic.png?300|}} 
 + 
 +== Step 2: Select your Language == 
 +You can change and edit your language in the preferences, including exporting it. We would love to hear from you with suggested changes to the translations to help improve PowerScripts.
  
 Once installed, you can change the UI scale and letter spacing to better suit your language. Once installed, you can change the UI scale and letter spacing to better suit your language.
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-=== Step 4: Enter in your registered email ===+== Step 3: Enter your registered email ==
  
-Enter in the email used to purchase the license. **This must be the www.o2creative.co.nz/store email used when purchasing.** +Enter the email used to purchase the license. **This must be the email you used when purchasing from the [[https://o2creative.co.nz/shop/|O2 Creative shop]].**
  
 {{::install-3.6.1-email.png?400|}} {{::install-3.6.1-email.png?400|}}
  
-=== Step 5: Select Licence method ===+== Step 4: Select Licence method ==
  
-Select the method to enter in your license +Select the method to enter your license 
-  * **Store Login** - Using this method you can see ALL your purchased licenses, and select one to use, recommend if you purchased multiple different licenses+  * **Store Login** - Using this method you can see ALL your purchased licenses, and select one to use, recommended if you purchased multiple different licenses
   * **Enter Serial Number** - Use this method for a single purchase or if you only have a serial number or license key   * **Enter Serial Number** - Use this method for a single purchase or if you only have a serial number or license key
  
 {{::install-3.6.1-method.png?400|}} {{::install-3.6.1-method.png?400|}}
  
 +== Step 4a: Store Login ==
  
-=== Step 5a: Store Login === +**If you selected Store Login in step 4**, enter your password for the store
- +
-**If you selected store login, from step 5**, enter in your password for the store+
  
 {{:install-3.6.1-login.png?400|}} {{:install-3.6.1-login.png?400|}}
  
-== Step 5b: Enter Serial Number ==+== Step 4b: Enter Serial Number ==
  
-**If you selected Enter Serial Number, from step 5**, enter in your serial number OR license key, either will work.+**If you selected Enter Serial Number in step 4**, enter your serial number OR license key, either will work.
  
-New purchases will be given a License Key, this is a long string of letters around 150 characters long, Copy and paste this into the box+New purchases are given a License Key, a long string of letters around 150 characters long. Copy and paste this into the box.
  
 {{::install-3.6.1-serial.png?400|}} {{::install-3.6.1-serial.png?400|}}
  
 +== Step 5: Select your License ==
  
-===Step 6: Select your License === +You will be shown a selection of licenses, scroll down and click "Use this License"
- +
-You will be downing a selection of licenses, scroll down and click "Use this License" +
  
 From this window, you can From this window, you can
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-===Step 7: Name your computer ===+== Step 6: Name your computer ==
  
-Enter in a friendly name for your computer, this will show on your license, and make managing which computers are activated easier.+Enter a friendly name for your computer, this will show on your license, and make managing which computers are activated easier.
  
 {{::install-3.6.1-computer.png?400|}} {{::install-3.6.1-computer.png?400|}}
  
-===Step 8: Download the PowerScripts === +== Step 7: Download the PowerScripts == 
-Then first run PowerScripts will check online and prompt to download the latest scripts, Click the download button to install your PowerScripts, then restart Illustrator.\\+The first time it runs, PowerScripts checks online and prompts you to download the latest scripts. Click the download button to install your PowerScripts, then restart Illustrator.\\
 {{:register8.png|}} {{:register8.png|}}
  
-===Step 9: Installation Complete ===+== Step 8: Installation Complete ==
 You can now use PowerScripts You can now use PowerScripts
  
installing_windows.txt · Last modified: 2026/10/10 10:12 by remoteuser


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