How deal with imported look

[cyran lycan]

I downloaded a look from a creator in VAR format. I placed it in the Addon folder. When in a scene in edit mode, I selected cycle character and chose look. But, in the search box that came up, my downloaded look was not listed. I then moved the VAR file into the saves/appearance folder. Same thing. How do I put the VAR file of the downloaded look in the right place so that I can choose it in edit mode? Do I need to extract it first or leave it as VAR?

 

[RandomVAMUser]

.var files goes inside AddonPackages folder ONLY, and if installed correctly you should see it listed inside Package Manager

as for loading new character it depends on how author of particular mod decided to share it (via scene, appearance or look)

-if there is only "preview scene" attached
just load that scene, then save character however you prefer

-if there is appearance preset (usually there is)
then start new scene > add person atom > select person, goto appearance presets > select excisting (on left, navigate to installed mod)

-if there is look (for some reason, little outdated), same as above
but instead appearence presets goto control & physics 1 > and load look (on left, navigate to mod)

example: using Delilah look by Miki