# FAQs

## General

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### How do I install PTARMIGAN Rhino Plugin? (Automatic Method)

1. Open Rhino 8
2. Use the PackageManager command.
3. Search for PTARMIGAN. You should see this:

!\[Package Manager Installation]\(assets/images/Quick Start/Package Manager Installation.png)

4. Click Install.
5. Make sure to check "Automatically update packages when Rhino starts." This will ensure you have the correct version.
6. Restart Rhino 8.
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### How do I install PTARMIGAN Rhino Plugin? (Manual Method)

1. Download the .yak file from: <https://github.com/ccheng-design/Ptarmigan/tree/main/\\_BUILDS>
2. Double-click the .yak file or drag-and-drop it into Rhino 8.
3. Restart Rhino 8.
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<summary>Where is the documentation for all the commands that exist?</summary>

The documentation includes detailed descriptions of all the commands, along with a gif demonstrating how each command works in practice.

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<summary>List of every command in the PTARMIGAN Plugin?</summary>

It is located here: <https://github.com/ccheng-design/UAP-Plugins/blob/main/README.md>

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<summary>How do I know I have the most up to date version?</summary>

Future updates will include the ability to install using the -PackageManager command in Rhino and being public to download. For now, please use the PTARMIGAN command to see what version you have.

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<summary>What is this plugin used for?</summary>

The UAP plugin introduces essential features designed to streamline workflows, including tools for layouts, modeling, and mesh analysis, among others. It helps the team unify needed tools and can be used as well.

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<summary>What version of Rhino does this support?</summary>

Currently supports Rhino 8 only. Rhino 8 uses Python 3, while Rhino 7 uses IronPython 2.7. This makes it incompatible with Rhino 7 without a total rewrite.

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<summary>Any plugins/scripts for Grasshopper or Houdini?</summary>

Currently focusing on Rhino (as it's the most accessible program for everyone), but some example scripts and HDAs for HoudiniFX will be made.

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<summary>Can I access the source code for each command?</summary>

Yes — the GitHub repositories contain the source code. Note: only Clark can change the commands for rolling out the next version.

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<summary>Can I request new features or report bugs?</summary>

Yes. Please e-mail <cchengg@clarkcheng.design> for any requests/bugs. All issues and work are shown in GitHub here: <https://github.com/ccheng-design/UAP-Plugins/issues>

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