Creating packages¶

Export a registered item as a .ppf (Pluxel Package File) to share, distribute, or back up. A .ppf is a zip that includes the files and manifest information (name, author, version, type, and so on).

Exporting a single package¶

From the detail panel, export the item as .ppf. For distribution, internal data such as tags is omitted from the output.

Bundles (multiple items)¶

Group several items into one bundle and export it as .ppf.

• Bundleable types: Script / ScriptUI panel / Effect plugin / CEP extension
• Installers (.pkg / .exe / .msi) cannot be bundled (handled individually)

Backing up the whole library¶

From the Settings window, export your entire library as a single package (.ppf / zip). Import it on another machine via Adding packages to restore everything.

Importing¶

To import an exported .ppf, see Adding packages.

Create a bundle or add to one¶

1. Enter multi-select mode in the package list and select items.
2. Press Bundle actions in the selection bar.
3. Enter a name under Create new, or choose a destination under Add to existing.
4. Confirm. Your selection is preserved if the action fails.
5. Enter edit mode in the bundle detail panel to export it for distribution.

Bundles can have their own banner, author and URL. Personal tags are omitted from single-package and bundle distributions. Full-library backups include bundles and tags. Included PDF manuals and other documentation also travel inside the PPF. See Import preview for the recipient's workflow.