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# How to use

PlantDataManager can be started from the [Desktop](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager/data-viewing.md) or from the Windows start menu. The [PlantDataManager Plugin](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager-plugin.md) will be started within AutoCAD® P\&ID/Plant 3D.

Another way is to start PlantDataManager with [Parameters](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager/data-viewing.md) from other applications.

Table of Content:

* [PlantDataManager](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager/data-viewing.md)
* [PlantDataManager Plugin](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager-plugin.md)
* [File Locking](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/file-locking.md)
* [Using Collaboration projects](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/using-collaboration-projects.md)
* [Command line](/plant-tools/plantdatamanager/how-to-use/plantdatamanager/data-viewing.md)