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Section 4: Software
The X-Agora software suite is a unified software environment designed to facilitate
projection mapping project workflow from design to playback and operation.
4.1 Requirements
4.1.1 Hardware
X-Agora machines run Windows Embedded 8.1 x64.
These machines come pre-installed with X-Agora, including a license for the software.
To perform X-Agora updates, you must run the X-Agora wizard, which is explained in
this guide.
4.1.2 Distributed deployment
If your installation requires the use of multiple X-Agora machines (because of a high
number of required outputs or for performance reasons), it is important that all of the
machines run the same exact version of the software, to avoid communication problems
and feature discrepancies between components.
4.1.3 Network
X-Agora relies on the proper functioning of your network, and makes a few assumptions:
• TCP and UDP communication is open on the network. These protocols
are used for small file transfers, clock synchronization, and the commu-
nication of interactive signals.
• All X-Agora machines have the same Windows credentials. This ensures
that the use of Windows file sharing works for the transfer of media
files.
• All X-Agora machines automatically log on to a Windows session at
boot time. This ensures that all the necessary applications are running
when needed.
You may wish to isolate the X-Agora network from external inputs for security reasons.
Please keep in mind that X-Agora uses different network protocols for its proper func-
tioning, and that within the X-Agora network it is recommended to leave all communic-
ation open.
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