# Installation - Studio - 15.02

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### **1. DOWNLOAD FILE**&#x20;

* Depends on where you got the subscription from, after receiving a receipt for your subscription, please visit
  * [**Gumroad's content page**](https://app.gumroad.com/library), or
  * [**No Brain Tools's Download page**](https://nobraintools.wixsite.com/nobraintools/file-share)
* Download Maya Groomer's Tool with the Maya version you want to run with. Current supported versions are 2022 (Py3), 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 on Windows/Linux x86\_64

### **2. UNPACK**&#x20;

* Unpack the downloaded .zip file.
* Extract/Copy the `xgtc` folder to a folder of your choice.&#x20;
* Suggested folder structure (for multiple built usage):&#x20;
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2024\_Linux\xgtc
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2024\_Linux\xgtc\icons\\
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2024\_Linux\xgtc\scripts\\
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2024\_Linux\xgtc\\\_\_init\_\_.pyc
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2024\_Linux\xgtc\shelf\_icon.png
* So, if running Groomer's Tool on another version of the build for another project, you can then put it in another named folder like this:
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2025\_Win\xgtc
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2025\_Win\xgtc\icons\\
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2025\_Win\xgtc\scripts\\
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2025\_Win\xgtc\\\_\_init\_\_.pyc
  * &#x20;E:\3rdPartyTools\GrromersTool\_Maya2025\_Win\xgtc\shelf\_icon.png

{% hint style="warning" %}
When installing a new version of Maya, a duplicate `xgtc` folder may be created. This can interfere with the installation of Groomer's Tool. Before proceeding with the installation, ensure there are no `xgtc` folders in any Maya default directories (such as the `pref` or `scripts` folder).
{% endhint %}

### **3. MAYA RUN COMMAND**

* In Maya, open the Script Editor. In a Python Tab run the following code.

```python
import sys
xgtcPath = 'E:/3rdPartyTools/GrromersTool_Maya2024_Linux/'
# change to the path you put xgtc folder in. 
# Make sure to use '/' forward slashes

if xgtcPath not in sys.path:
    sys.path.append(xgtcPath)
    
import xgtc
import xgToolsUI_user_sub

xgToolsUI_user_sub.XgtRun()
```

### 4. LICENSING&#x20;

* When you run Groomer’s Tool for the first time, you will get a Licensing Window.
* Please go to your receipt email, or the content page to get the License Key.

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A) **Gumroad License**

* If you got your license from Gumroad, go back to your Gumroad's Library to retrieve the license key. Alternatively, it's also in the subscription Email sent when you purchased the subscription.

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B) **No Brain Tools License**

If you got your license from **[www.nobraintools.com](http://www.nobraintools.com)**, log in and go to My License/Order Info page to retrieve the license key. Alternatively, it's also in the subscription Email sent when you purchased the subscription.

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* When it’s successfully validated, the Groomer’s Tool kit will pop up right after.

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### 5. LET ARTISTS CONNECT

After successfully activated in Maya, a `license.json` file will be created in the `xgtc` folder. Share the same launch code to the artists.

```python
import sys
xgtcPath = 'E:/3rdPartyTools/GrromersTool_Maya2024_Linux/'
# change to the path you put xgtc folder in. 
# Make sure to use '/' forward slashes

if xgtcPath not in sys.path:
    sys.path.append(xgtcPath)
    
import xgtc
import xgToolsUI_user_sub

xgToolsUI_user_sub.XgtRun()
```

### 6. RECHECKS (IMPORTANT)

In order to validate and continue using Groomer's Tool through your subscription periods, the license need to be re-checked periodically.&#x20;

You will **need at least one machine that can go online**.&#x20;

{% hint style="success" %}
**Let Artist Machine Validate On Re-Check Days:**

* If artist machines have internet access and the central `license.json` is **writable**, no extra steps are needed. The first artist who opens the tool when a re-check is due will auto-validate and update the shared file.&#x20;

* Otherwise, if you’re keeping the central `license.json` as **read-only**, and prefer using a refresher machine, you can re-validate in Maya, via commands, or on a schedule.

* Visit for more info:[studio-refresher](https://nobraintools.gitbook.io/maya-groomers-tool/getting-started/installation-studio-15.02/studio-refresher "mention")
  {% endhint %}

* If you have any issues or need help with the installation, please contact me at <nobraintools@gmail.com>

### FAQ

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<summary><strong>We’re moving to a new Maya version - what should we do?</strong></summary>

Download Groomer's Tool for that Maya version, and put it in a separate folder

```
.../maya/2026/scripts/xgtc
```

Then relaunch Maya, and use the same license/email for validation

</details>

<details>

<summary>Getting a message saying "Cannot reach the licensing servers"</summary>

Please visit [cannot-reach-the-licensing-servers](https://nobraintools.gitbook.io/maya-groomers-tool/getting-started/problem-errors/cannot-reach-the-licensing-servers "mention")

</details>
