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How to install plugin shaders in LightWorks-based applications

Most LightWorks-based applications will automatically install plugin shaders when an LWA archive is read in that contains a plugin shader.

Note: You only need to follow the instructions below if the application does not automatically install a plugin shader from an LWA file when you import the LWA file into the application.

For applications that do not automatically install plugin shaders, they can be manually installed as follows:

Step 1. Find or create the ‘plugins’ folder

  • This folder may already exist below the installation folder of the LightWorks-based application, either inside a folder called ‘smdata’ or at the same level as a folder called ‘english_uk’.
  • Search for a folder called ‘english_uk’ below the LightWorks-based application’s installation folder. The ‘plugins’ folder should be at the same level as the ‘english_uk’ folder.
  • If the ‘plugins’ folder does not exist, then create a new folder called ‘plugins’ at the same level as the ‘english_uk’ folder.
  • If there is not a folder called ‘english_uk’ anywhere below the application’s installation folder, then the application probably does not support plugin shaders.
Plugin Install Directory

Step 2. Install the plugin shader
  • Put the LWA or LWP file containing the plugin into the ‘plugins’ folder.

Step 3. Restart the application.

  • Restarting the application will make it automatically add the newly installed plugin shader into the renderer.