Plugin
Introduction
Plugins are made to extend the functionality of Total Commander individually. The size of the main program stays small and fast, adapted by the user and his personal needs.
Function
Plugins are special libraries to implement additional functions. These DLLs are not run by the user but by Total Commander. The benefit of these technic is to have a common interface for each plugin type. Untill now are 4 plugin types completely integrated into Total Commander and its interface.
Plugin types
Four plugin types are available to extend TC's functionality:
- Packer plugins (WCX)
- File system plugins (WFX)
- Lister plugins (WLX)
- Content plugins (WDX)
Where to find plugins?
The most convenient way to find them is by using the following sites:
- totalcmd.net you should visit first if you want to stay up-to-date with plugins and Tools.
- Club Total is not updated too often but very useful as an archive, especially if you know what you are searching for.
- Official addon site is the best choice if you prefer final "tested by author" versions. This is the place to go if you don't like any experiments.
Installation
Since Total Commander version 6.5 is a integrated install -system for plugins available. Whenever you want to install a plugin now, all to do is: Open the downloaded archive with a doubleclick. The setup will start automatically. Also a installation "by hand" is still possible, too. The programs in the next chapter can be very usefull to manage all your plugins.
Plugin management
These tools were created to make the plugin management easyer:
In some cases you might need a tool for managing your plugins:
- When you find that one plugin used to be loaded at first.
- You decide to install two different plugins for the same extension...
- To be continued...
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