> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://bimil.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://bimil.gitbook.io/docs/using-bimil/managing-installed-add-ins.md).

# Managing Installed Add-ins

## Accessing My Add-ins

Click **My Add-ins** from the left sidebar to view all your installed add-ins.

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## Updating Add-ins

When a new version of an add-in is available, BIMIL Manager will automatically notify you.

### How to Update

1. Navigate to **My Add-ins**
2. Look for add-ins with the **Update** button (displayed in blue)
3. Click the **Update** button
4. Wait for the update to complete
5. Once complete, the button returns to **Installed**

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**Important**: Close the target software before updating add-ins to avoid conflicts.
{% endhint %}

### What Gets Updated?

* All installed versions of the add-in on your computer
* New features and improvements
* Bug fixes and performance enhancements

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## More Options (...)

Each installed add-in has a **...** button that provides access to additional management options.

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Click the **...** button to access:

### Update

Update the add-in to the latest version (same as clicking the Update button directly).

### Uninstall

Remove the add-in from your system.

**What happens when you uninstall:**

* The add-in is removed from all installed software versions
* All add-in files are deleted from your computer
* Your settings and preferences may be removed (depends on the add-in)

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You can reinstall any add-in at any time from the **All Add-ins** page.
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### Repair

Uninstall and reinstall the add-in to fix issues.

**When to use Repair:**

* Add-in not appearing in the software
* Add-in commands not working properly
* Error messages when launching the add-in
* Corrupted or missing files

**What Repair does:**

1. Completely removes the current installation
2. Downloads fresh files
3. Reinstalls the add-in to all compatible versions

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## Button States

Understanding the different button states helps you know the status of your add-ins:

| Button State   | Meaning                                  |
| -------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Install**    | Add-in is not installed                  |
| **Installed**  | Add-in is installed and up to date       |
| **Update**     | A new version is available (blue button) |
| **Loading...** | Installation or update is in progress    |

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## Batch Uninstall

If you want to remove all add-ins at once, use the **Remove All BIMIL Add-ins** option in Setting.

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