Plugins
Most of the functionality that Vectir provides is through plugins. A plugin can be thought of as a small application that "plugins in" to Vectir to provide additional functionality or features. Vectir's plugins are all provided with DLL (Dynamic Link Library) files. The Winamp functionality for example, is provided with the Winamp.dll plugin.
Vectir plugins are grouped into three differenct classifications:
- Application plugins - Plugins that control or interact with another software application such as Winamp, iTunes or Windows Media Player.
- System plugins - Plugins that control a certain aspect of your operating system, such as shutting down windows.
- Hardware plugins - Plugins that control a hardware device such as the USB-UIRT or Tira.
Installing new plugins
- Download your new plugin
- Close Vectir
- Navigate to the Vectir install directory ("Program Files > Vectir" by default) and open the "Plugins" folder.
- Copy your new plugin into the appropriate folder for the type of plugin you downloaded. Replace any older versions if they exist.
- Re-start Vectir and your new plugin should be ready to use. A new icon should have been added to the appropriate node of the setup tree for your plugin. Double click on the icon to open your plugins setup dialog.
Note: If you have just downloaded a hardware plugin, please make sure that you have installed any required drivers for your hardware device before attempting to use it with Vectir.