Once the file is in the correct folder, you can access it within the software: : Add a "Person" atom to your scene.

Path Example: .../Virt-A-Mate/AddonPackages/Ark1F1.Mara_Pack.2.var

If the character appears with missing textures or hair, it is likely missing "dependencies" (other .var files required for this model to look correct).

: Visit the Ark1F1 Author Page on the Virt-A-Mate Hub to see if there are other required assets.