> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://konstru.gitbook.io/konstru-manual/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://konstru.gitbook.io/konstru-manual/getting-started/updating-konstru-plugins.md).

# Updating Konstru Plugins

All Konstru Clients have a built-in updater which automatically checks for new versions. When a new version is released you will receive a notification like the one below.

![Updater\_01.png](https://konstru.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/115013177247/Updater_01.png)

We do not recommend continuing work with outdated versions. Click "Install Now", and your Konstru application plugin will be updated instantly.

## Uninstall Konstru <a href="#uninstall_konstru" id="uninstall_konstru"></a>

If you wish to remove any of Konstru's applications, go to the Windows Control Panel >> Programs >> Programs and Features and select uninstall.

## Manually add Konstru your toolbars <a href="#manual_install" id="manual_install"></a>

If you do not see Konstru in your toolbar after installation, follow these steps to load it manually into the specific toolbar(s).

### ETABS <a href="#etabs" id="etabs"></a>

1. Open ETABS, goto the TOOLS menu and select Add/Show Plugins.
2. Now click BROWSE and select the `Konstru.ETABS.v<VERSION>.Plugin.dll` file from its installation location.
3. Complete the other plugin fields like this:

   ```
   PlugInMenuText = Konstru
   PlugInName = Konstru.ETABS.v<VERSION>.Plugin
   ```

   Eg.

   ```
   PlugInMenuText = Konstru
   PlugInName = Konstru.ETABS.v2015.Plugin
   ```

### SAP <a href="#sap" id="sap"></a>

**Registering Errors:**\
Run REGASM according to CSIs Manual <https://wiki.csiamerica.com/display/kb/Registering+plugins>

`regasm.exe /codebase /tlb /verbose <path-to-Konstru.SAP.<VERSION>.Plugin.dll>`

**Add Konstru to the Tools Menu:**

1. Start SAP2000, goto the TOOLS menu and select Add/Show Plugins.
2. Add a new Plugin using the following values:

   ```
   PlugInMenuText = Konstru
   PlugInName = Konstru.SAP.V<VERSION>.Plugin
   ```

   Eg.

   ```
   PlugInMenuText = Konstru
   PlugInName = Konstru.SAP.V17.Plugin
   ```

### Excel <a href="#excel" id="excel"></a>

Double click the VSTO file in %AppData%\Konstru\Excel to install Konstru for Excel and follow the instructions on screen.

Still cannot see Konstru? Make sure the Plugin is activated correctly by Excel. Go to Excel Settings, select Add-ins, select COM Add-ins in the dropdown, click OK, make sure Konstru is checked and close by OK.

![2017-05-11\_14h44\_16.png](https://konstru.zendesk.com/hc/article_attachments/115013246408/2017-05-11_14h44_16.png)

#### &#x20;<a href="#tekla" id="tekla"></a>

### Tekla 20, 21 and 2016i <a href="#tekla-20-21-and-2016i" id="tekla-20-21-and-2016i"></a>

In Tekla, go to the Customize Ribbon Command and add the Konstru Command to the menubar: <https://teklastructures.support.tekla.com/2016i/en/gen_customize_ribbon>

### Tekla 2016 <a href="#tekla-2016" id="tekla-2016"></a>

Edit `%LocalAppData%\Trimble\TeklaStructures\2016\UI\CustomTab.xml` and add `<TSAction Action="Wpf:Plugin.KonstruTekla" />` to the Modeling section so it looks like this:

```
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<CustomTab>
<Modeling>
 <TSAction Action="Wpf:Plugin.KonstruTekla" />
</Modeling>
</CustomTab>
```