NOOB question about installiing the Blender add-on

HalloweenBob

I thought while I was still waiting for parts, that I would try to install the chordata_client add-on for Blender.

I downloaded the latest version of Blender (Currently 2.79, not counting a beta version of 2.8 which I did not install) and followed the instructions which claimed to be, one of the easiest parts of all the ones described in this guide.".

Following the instructions was easy. I went to File/User preferences. Then to the Add-ons tab. then to install Add-on from file. I navigated to the zip file I just downloaded from the webpage (chordata-Blender Client addon_v0-1-0b.zip) and hit enter. It took a few seconds to process this then went back to the Add-ons Screen. I assumed it was done, but when I closed that box, there was no Chordata tab on the side as shown in the next step. I repeated the process. No luck. I tried it on another computer that I already had Blender on. No luck. I closed Blender and opened it again. Nothing. What am I missing? I am rebooting the other computer and will try that after it comes back up, but the guide doesn't mention having to do any of these things. I hate it when I start something and get stuck on step#1. Please tell me what I am missing here. Thanks!

daylanKifky

HalloweenBob I downloaded the latest version of Blender (Currently 2.79, not counting a beta version of 2.8 which I did not install) and followed the instructions which claimed to be, one of the easiest parts of all the ones described in this guide.".

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HalloweenBob Found the issue. I had to check the box first before it would show up.

One of the hardest parts from our side is to keep the documentation updated, and cover the many steps that we take for granted.

That's why we use a wiki to host our docs: anyone can contribute to it by adding content. If you find little omissions or mistakes like this one, please go ahead and correct them.

Here you'll find info on how to do it: https://wiki.chordata.cc/wiki/How_to_contribute

HalloweenBob

Found the issue. I had to check the box first before it would show up. I didn't find the box because I was looking through a long list and expected it to start with C for Chordata. It doesn't. It starts with "R" for Rigging. I found it by switching from "All" to "User" in the add-on list. When I switched, it was the only one in the User list and I saw that it was the right one. I checked the box and the Chordata tab showed up. I opened the FEMALE_MOTION_CAPTURE_v2.blend file and it was all good. Obviously, I couldn't connect yet because I haven't finished assembling the boards yet, but I feel I'm a little closer to getting it done now. maybe this post will help other lost souls that have a similar issue in Blender.