# Integration with Third-Party Tools



# Setting up SimBrief

smartCARS 3 supports SimBrief integration via the use of an optional plugin. Follow these steps to install and configure it.

#### Install SimBrief Plugin

Go to the **Plugins** icon in the left side bar.

[![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/jJwimage.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/jJwimage.png)

Click the **Browse Plugins** button in the top right.

[![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/cIpimage.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/cIpimage.png)

Find the SimBrief plugin and click the **Add** button.

[![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/Scrimage.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/Scrimage.png)

<p class="callout success">Restart smartCARS 3 for the plugin to activate</p>

#### Configure the SimBrief plugin

Go to the **Settings** and fill out the new SimBrief settings.

[![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/gM0image.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/gM0image.png)

<p class="callout info">You can find your SimBrief Username in the [SimBrief Account Settings](https://dispatch.simbrief.com/account) in the "Your Navigraph Account" section under "Alias (Username)". [![image.png](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/cluimage.png)](https://kb.canadaairvirtual.ca/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/cluimage.png)</p>