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# Getting Set Up

In this section you will find out how to set up the plugin in your project

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**Tip:** make sure that you already have basic shooting logic (e.g. semi, auto, and burst firing) implemented in your project.
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## Step 1 - Installing the plugin

Download and install the plugin to your preferred Unreal Version. Then make sure to enable the plugin in the project settings.

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**Tip:** as Unreal allows updating only 3 latest versions, UE4 plugin versions are outdated on the marketplace. If you need an up-to-date plugin for UE4, make sure to join our Discord.
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Download the [Demo Project](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fx9rYByPqkwxuj2d3sUrqC5aV_f5Q2E4?usp=drive_link) to get weapons, curves, and data examples.

## Step 2 - Configure settings

Open up your Unreal project. Now let's configure the PRAS plugin settings. 

Go to <mark style="background-color:blue;">**Edit/Project Settings/Plugins/RecoilAnimation:**</mark>

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**Tip:** disable the *Create Data Asset if Null*. This property creates the Recoil Asset automatically if it hasn't been assigned.
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**Curves Save Path** - defines where recoil curves will be saved. This is useful when you want to extract recoil animation from the normal keyframed animation (e.g. firing motion).

**Data Save Path** - defines where the *Recoil Data Assets* will be saved. Works only if the Create Data Asset If Null is true.

## Step 3 - Integration Overview

To integrate the PRAS into your project you will need to follow 2 main steps:

* [Character Setup](/pras-documentation/tutorial/getting-set-up/character-setup.md)
* [Animation Blueprint](/pras-documentation/tutorial/getting-set-up/animation-blueprint.md)