Help Center - FAQ12

I'm on Windows 7 or 8 and am running into problems during installation.

If you are having problems extracting the zip file, move the zip file onto your Desktop, then extract the zip file.

Try right-clicking on the installer and selecting "Run as Administrator". Then run the installer.

If the problem persists, try installing the plug-in manually with the steps provided below:

 

To install an After Effects Plug-in:

1) Go into the "install files" folder and copy the "AE Files 64" folder.

2) Then, go into the After Effects > Plug-ins folder and paste the "AE Files 64" folder.

3) Rename the "AE Files 64" folder to "Zaxwerks (Plug-in Name)". Be sure to enter the name of the plug-in. For example, if you are installing 3D Invigorator PRO, rename the folder to "Zaxwerks 3D Invigorator PRO". If you are installing ProAnimator, rename the folder "Zaxwerks ProAnimator".

4) Go into the "install files" folder and go into the "SysWOW64" folder. Copy the "Vcomp100.dll" file.

5) Next, go into the C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder and paste the vcomp100.dll file.

6) Go back to the "install files" folder and go into the "Libraries" folder.

    Copy the following files:
        - avcodec-55.dll
        - avfilter-4.dll
        - avformat-55.dll
        - avutil-52.dll
        - embree.dll
        - swresample-0.dll
        - swscale-2.dll
        - tbb.dll

        - tbbmalloc.dll

7) Next, go into the C:\Windows\System32 folder and paste the seven .dll files you just copied.

8) After this, launch After Effects and you will now be able to apply the Zaxwerks plug-in.

 

To install the Standalone Application:

1) Go into the "install files" folder and copy the "App Files" folder.

2) On the Mac, go into the Applications folder and paste the "App Files" folder. On Windows, go into the Program Files folder and paste the "App Files" folder.

3) Rename the "App Files" folder to "Zaxwerks (Program Name and Version Number)". Be sure to enter the name of the plug-in. For example, if you are installing ProAnimator, rename the folder to "Zaxwerks ProAnimator (Version Number)". If you are installing ProModeler, rename the folder "Zaxwerks ProModeler (Version Number)".

4) Go into the "install files" folder and go into the "SysWOW64" folder. Copy the "Vcomp100.dll" file.

5) Next, go into the C:\Windows\SysWOW64 folder and paste the vcomp100.dll file.

6) Go back to the "install files" folder and go into the "Libraries" folder.
    Copy the following files:
        - avcodec-55.dll
        - avfilter-4.dll
        - avformat-55.dll
        - avutil-52.dll
        - embree.dll
        - swresample-0.dll
        - swscale-2.dll
        - tbb.dll
        - tbbmalloc.dll

7) Next, go into the C:\Windows\System32 folder and paste the seven .dll files you just copied.

8) After this, go into C:\Program Files\Zaxwerks (Program Name) and double click on the .exe file to run the program.


Adding A Shortcut:
If you would like to create a shortcut for your application go into the Program Files folder, and go into the ProAnimator/ProModeler folder. Right click the Standalone Application and select "Send to Desktop (Create Shortcut)" or drag the icon onto the dock.

 

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