# Installation

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Get Timeflow in the Unity Asset Store: <https://u3d.as/31KB>
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Once you have purchased Timeflow, it is listed in your account under ‘My Assets’. If viewing in a web browser, click ‘Open in Unity’ to open the link in the Package Manager. Or if you're already in the Package Manager, select the My Assets tab and search for Timeflow.

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Once located, click 'Import' to add the package to your project. Or instead of import (if updating) you may see a Download Update button.

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Return here later to import updates when a new version is available.
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Once downloaded, you will then need to import the package. The download button will change to an import button.

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The window Import Unity Package will appear to confirm. Leave all assets selected.

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**Why are the Samples greyed out?**

This is normal. The first step of importing installs the package and the samples can then be added to the project in a secondary step. For now leave, everything at default and click **Import** to continue.
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After the package has been imported, be sure to check the console for any warnings or errors that may have occurred upon import.
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The Timeflow packages is installed into the project's Packages directory.

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Default assets such as preferences and track color definitions are automatically added to your project in Assets/Plugins/Timeflow. These files may be reorganized if desired.

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The assets which store settings such as the TimeflowPreferences are tracked by GUID. This means the files can be moved and renamed, however if the GUID is changed or the associated .meta file is deleted, Timeflow will no longer be able to find the files.
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## Importing Samples

After importing the package, switch to the tab 'In Project' and search for Timeflow.&#x20;

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The Samples tab is only displayed in the Timeflow Animation System Samples package listing, not the Asset Store listing.&#x20;
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The Samples tab includes additional imports with demos for each [render-pipeline](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/render-pipeline "mention") and extra [extensions](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/reference/extensions "mention")&#x20;

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When installing the Demo samples, only import the one matching your render pipeline settings. Render pipeline assets are included for the URP and HDRP demos. For more details see [render-pipeline](https://axongenesis.gitbook.io/timeflow/user-guide/getting-started/render-pipeline "mention")
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