SJ77 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I lost the xml file for a plugin I need. I have the plugin installed, is there a way to download the xml file so that the plugin could be installed again in the future? Thank you 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 You will need to upload the IPS dev files: https://invisioncommunity.com/files/file/7185-developer-tools/ and set your biard on IN_DEV mode and export it.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ77 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 So there is a way to get the xml file I need which is FANTASTIC news. once I do this how do I export it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 A new option will appear in the menu in the plugin row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Note that exporting plugins may not work if you don't have the original development resources for the plugin uploaded as well (which are not uploaded automatically). Unlike with applications, plugins can not be downloaded without being built first, which generally requires the original development files. Also keep in mind that you should never enable development mode on a production site, only test/development sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ77 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 @Makoto I didn’t develop the plugin. Does that mean I can’t export? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makoto Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, SJ77 said: @Makoto I didn’t develop the plugin. Does that mean I can’t export? Unless you can get the development files from the original author, unfortunately not. Attempting to export a plugin that was installed normally will present you with an error like this, As IPS can't find the necessary development files to rebuild the plugin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel R Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Is the developer still active in Invision Community? If so, you can just ask.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIXOH Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 @SJ77Â If you have access to the files of the installed plug-in and to the database of your IPS, you can manually compile the xml file back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ77 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 7 hours ago, MIXOH said: @SJ77Â If you have access to the files of the installed plug-in and to the database of your IPS, you can manually compile the xml file back. I do have all the access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIXOH Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, SJ77 said: I do have all the access So you need to look at the structure of the plugin and restore the original. If you need third-party services in this regard, contact the PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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