.. _installing.rst:

Installation
============
Like any other cragl product, smartCache can be installed with cragl
connect_ directly inside Nuke.

Open connect and drag smartCache to the right to reveal more information.
Just click on **buy** and you will be located to the web page where you can
purchase smartCache. After purchasing you will receive a mail including an
install code. Now simply click on **install**, enter your received install
code or use your cragl credentials and smartCache will be installed
automatically on your machine.

.. image:: img/installing/installing.png

Uninstalling
------------
To uninstall smartCache, simply open connect and click on the second tab
called **installed tools**. In here, find the **smartCache** row and
click the **uninstall** button. smartCache will be uninstalled automatically
from your machine.

.. image:: img/installing/uninstalling_connect.png

.. _connect: http://www.cragl.com/connect

Alternatively, uninstall smartCache from its about window. Navigate to
Nuke's menu bar and execute: **cragl -> smartCache -> about** and in the
upcoming window click the 'Uninstall smartCache' button and confirm the
uninstall.

.. image:: img/installing/uninstalling_about.png
  :width: 800