Get Started: Installing LotPixel Hub

This section explains how to install, launch, and log in to LotPixel Hub for the first time using the Microsoft Store.

Installation Steps

1. Click the Download from Microsoft Store button on the LotPixel Hub page.
2. When prompted, confirm opening the Microsoft Store link. This will launch the Microsoft Store application.
3. In the Microsoft Store window, click Get or Install to download LotPixel Hub.
4. Once installed, you can find the application by typing “LotPixel Hub” in the Windows search bar and launching it from there.

Note: A desktop shortcut is not automatically created.

Logging into LotPixel Hub

1. Open LotPixel Hub.
2. Click Login via Browser.
3. Your default browser will open and redirect you to LotPixel’s login page.
4. Log in to your account.
5. After authentication, you will be redirected back and the LotPixel Hub application will launch automatically.

You are now logged in and ready to use the Hub.

DCC Integration Requirements

LotPixel Hub currently supports integration with the following applications:

• Blender
• 3ds Max

To enable integration:

Blender Requirements

• Blender must already be installed.
• Blender must have been launched at least once before integration.

3ds Max Requirements

• 3ds Max must already be installed.
• Supported render engines include:
  • Arnold
  • V-Ray
  • Corona Renderer

Installing the Plugins

Plugins are installed automatically through LotPixel Hub. You only need to select which application you want to install the plugin for (such as Blender or 3ds Max).

Method 1 — During Asset Import (Recommended)

1. Download any product from LotPixel Hub.
2. Click Import.
3. A window will appear asking which application you want to import the asset to (for example Blender or 3ds Max).
4. After selecting the application, if the required plugin is not installed, LotPixel Hub will automatically install the plugin for the selected software.
5. Once the installation is complete, you will see the message: "Plugin successfully installed!"

⚠️ If the selected application is already open, please close and reopen it to activate the plugin.

Method 2 — From Settings

If you want to install a plugin without importing an asset, you can install it manually.

1. Open LotPixel Hub.
2. Go to Settings → Plugin Config.
3. Select the application you want to install the plugin for:
   • Blender
   • 3ds Max
4. Click Install Plugin.
5. The plugin will then be installed automatically for the selected application.
6. After installation finishes, you will see the message: "Plugin successfully installed!"

⚠️ If the application is already open, restart it to activate the plugin.

Important Notes

• An active internet connection is required.
• No assets or features are visible until you log in.
• The Hub does not start automatically with Windows. You must open it manually.
• If Blender or 3ds Max was open during installation, restart the application to activate the plugin.