# 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.