> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mikeudintools.gitbook.io/help/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mikeudintools.gitbook.io/help/varitext/installation.md).

# Installation

VariText for Cinema 4D works on MacOs and Windows. It is Cinema 4D Python API based plugin but required Python installed into OS. Before you start using VariText please install Python [from official webpage.](https://www.python.org/downloads/)

{% hint style="info" %}
Required Python > 3.8.0. Better 3.11 or latest.

Cinema 4D R20 and upper.

Internet access for license activation.
{% endhint %}

VariText installation video

{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/KzpvRLY96Yc>" %}

## Activation

Before you can use the plugin it needs to be activated. After the purchase you will be given a license key, which you need to enter at the first launch of the plugin. If the license key only activates one computer, you must deactivate the key on the previous computer to reactivate it. To do this, on the **Info tab**, click ***About > Manage License > Deactivate***.

<figure><img src="/files/aQtl3wEmJzoQHsmj7UOJ" alt="" width="375"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

After that, the key is ready for activation on the new computer. If you cannot deactivate the previous installation, please contact [here](https://mikeudin.net/about/) for support.