# Manual Module Installation

Manual installation is one of the methods for installing modules to the LATRAS Hub. This method does not require an internet connection; however, the installation files are required.

<p class="callout danger">Manual module installation is not recommended as the default installation method. It should only be used for troubleshooting purposes or for installing experimental versions of our simulators.</p>

### Prerequisites

- Downloaded module installation package (ZIP file)

### Installation

1. Extract the module files to the directory where you want the application to be installed.
2. Open **LATRAS Hub** and click the **Plugins** button.[![image.png](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/image.png)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/image.png)
3. Select **Install** on the module you want to install. This will open a context window. In the context window, select **Install module manually**.[![image.png](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/OYximage.png)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/OYximage.png)
4. Locate the directory where you extracted the files and select the executable file (for example, `Range1.exe`).  
    [![image.png](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/scaled-1680-/UY1image.png)](https://docs.helioninteractive.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-05/UY1image.png)
5. After completing these steps, the module should be installed and ready to use.