The Setup Window
Open the setup window by clicking on "Setup" in the upper right of the main window.
You must supply paths to the community folder and a special hidden folder before using Plugin Manager. The community folder field should point to the directory where third-party add-ons are installed for MSFS. The exact location of the community folder will differ from one computer to the next depending on how MSFS was installed. A good web page to help find the folder can be found at Just Flight here:
Where is the "Community" Folder MSFS2020
The hidden folder refers to a folder that Plugin Manager will use to hide add-ons from MSFS. Because it uses a "move" operation, the hidden folder must exist on the same volume as the community folder. For example, suppose the community folder is on drive D. In that case, the hidden folder must also exist on drive D. You can create the hidden folder anywhere on the same volume, except within the community folder.
The zip files folder path is optional but recommended. If supplied, it will provide a default location to start looking for zip files during the program's operation.
Logging is available to the end-user for troubleshooting. Checking the "Enable logging" check box will turn logging on and enable logging at the next program start. The end-user can turn logging off or on within the "Logging" menu of the main menu.
Note: Changes made on this page are committed when the window closes, either by clicking "Done" or by clicking on the close button in the upper right corner of the window. In other words, the cancellation of changes made within the window is not supported.