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+# PhotoNodes Lightroom Export Plugin
+
+This Adobe Lightroom plugin allows photographers to easily export and upload their selected images directly to a PhotoNodes gallery.
+
+## Features
+
+- Export photos directly from Lightroom to PhotoNodes
+- Create new galleries or add to existing ones
+- Simple configuration with Client ID, Event Code, and Gallery Name
+- Automatic file upload with progress tracking
+- Error handling and reporting
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Download the plugin files
+2. Open Lightroom
+3. Go to **File** > **Plug-in Manager**
+4. Click **Add** and select the `photonodes.lrplugin` folder
+5. Click **Done** to install
+
+## Usage
+
+1. Select the photos you want to upload in Lightroom
+2. Go to **File** > **Export** or use the export shortcut
+3. In the Export dialog, select **PhotoNodes** as the export destination
+4. Enter the required information:
+   - **Client ID**: Your PhotoNodes client identifier
+   - **Event Code**: The event code for your gallery
+   - **Gallery Name**: Name of the gallery to create or add to
+5. Click **Export** to begin uploading
+
+### Getting Your Credentials
+
+1. **Client ID**: 
+   - Log in to your PhotoNodes account
+   - Go to "Account Information"
+   - Find your Client ID in the top section
+
+2. **Event Code**:
+   - Navigate to your Event Detail page
+   - Extract the event code from the URL
+
+## How It Works
+
+The plugin uses PhotoNodes' API to upload your exported photos. When you provide the Client ID, Event Code, and Gallery Name, the plugin will:
+
+1. Export your selected photos according to Lightroom's export settings
+2. Upload each photo to the specified PhotoNodes gallery
+3. Create a new gallery if the provided name doesn't exist
+4. Display success or error messages upon completion
+
+## Version
+
+Current version: 1.2.0
+
+## Support
+
+For issues with the plugin, please check the export log files located in your Lightroom preferences folder.
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