Tutorial 7: Export and install `.ablx`

Goal: Export your extension as a file you can install on another Mac running Live 12.4.5+ Suite.

Prerequisites: A graph that Build & Run successfully at least once.

Time: ~10 minutes

Steps

  1. Set Extension name and Author on the toolbar.
  2. Click Build .ablx (you do not need Live connected for export).
  3. Save the .ablx file when prompted.
  4. On the target machine, open Live → Preferences → Extensions.
  5. Enable Developer Mode if not already on.
  6. Install the .ablx package (drag or use Install control per Live’s Extensions UI).
  7. Restart Live if required, then right-click the appropriate object to find your command.

Expected results

Where What you see
File YourExtension.ablx on disk
Live (other Mac) Your command under Extensions

If something goes wrong

Problem What to do
Export failed Fix build errors first — same validation as Build & Run
Command missing on other machine Same Live version; Developer Mode; correct trigger object
Unsigned package warning Expected for alpha; follow Live beta install notes

Next steps