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# ETABS

> Manual installation instructions for Speckle ETABS connector via ZIP

<Warning>
  **This guide is for IT administrators only.** If you are a regular user, see our [ETABS
  installation guide](/connectors/etabs) instead.
</Warning>

<Info>
  **Install separately for each version**: Repeat these steps for each application version you want
  to use with Speckle.
</Info>

Connector versions \< 3.17.2 require the Speckle Desktop Services background service. [Learn more about Desktop Services](/connectors/manual-installation/desktop-services).
For versions ≥ 3.17.2; the desktop service is not required.

## Install for a single user

1. Extract the downloaded ZIP file.
2. Copy all contents from `.\Speckle.Connectors.ETABS{VERSION}\` to `%LocalAppData%\Speckle.Connectors.ETABS{VERSION}\`
   * Replace `{VERSION}` with your ETABS version (example: `22`)
   * Create the directory if it doesn't exist
3. Open the configuration file at `%LocalAppData%\Computers and Structures\ETABS {VERSION}\ETABS.ini`
4. Locate the `[PlugIn]` section
5. Add or modify these settings:
   * **NumberPlugIns**: Set to `1`
   * **PlugInName**: Set to `Speckle.Connectors.ETABS{VERSION}`
   * **PlugInMenuText**: Set to `Speckle for ETABS v3`
   * **PlugInPath**: Set to `%AppData%\Computers and Structures\ETABS {VERSION}\Speckle\Speckle.Connectors.ETABS{VERSION}.dll`

<Info>Replace `{VERSION}` with your ETABS version in all paths and settings.</Info>

Example configuration for ETABS 22:

```ini theme={null}
[PlugIn]
NumberPlugIns=1
PlugInName=Speckle.Connectors.ETABS22
PlugInMenuText=Speckle for ETABS v3
PlugInPath=%AppData%\Computers and Structures\ETABS 22\Speckle\Speckle.Connectors.ETABS22.dll
```

## Uninstall the connector

1. Delete the `Speckle.Connectors.ETABS{VERSION}` folder from `%LocalAppData%\`
2. Open `%LocalAppData%\Computers and Structures\ETABS {VERSION}\ETABS.ini`
3. Remove or set `NumberPlugIns` to `0` in the `[PlugIn]` section
4. Remove the Speckle-related entries you added during installation

To remove all Speckle products, also delete the `%AppData%\Speckle\` folder.

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