INSTALLATION
PROMATRIX System User Handbook 1.1
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4. Installation
The PROMATRIX Designer software has been designed for use on computers running Microsoft
Windows95/98/NT and utilizes all typical features of these operating systems. Therefore it is important
that the user is familiar with using application software running under Windows.
4.1
Installation And Program Start
4.1.1 System Specifications
The software can be used on a desktop or laptop PC running Windows95/98/NT as operating system.
To guarantee satisfactory working with the PROMATRIX Designer software, the computer should
provide the following features:
- PC computer system with pentium processor (at least 80486 processor, 90 MHz) and
Windows95/98/NT
- 16 MB of RAM
- 1 hard disk with at least 5 MB available disk space
- 1 x 3.5" floppy drive
- 1 mouse
- 1 monitor (800 x 600) incl. VGA graphics board, 256 colors
- 1 RS-232 serial port with interface cable
- 1 CD-ROM drive
4.1.2 Software Installation
To install the PROMATRIX Designer on your PC you have to:
insert the PROMATRIX Designer CD into CD-ROM or DVD drive on your PC.
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in the Windows menu select the entry Execute
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enter the correct names for the floppy drive, directory and the software:
D:\PROMATRIX Designer\Disk1\SETUP.EXE
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First, the setup-software prepares the Install Shield Wizard for the installation of the
PROMATRIX software. During the following installation process, the program will ask you to
acknowledge several specific notes and preferences. To accept the standard preferences, you
simply confirm the Next button. In general, the PROMATRIX software is installed in the
directory C:\PROGRAMS\PROMATRIX. Additionally, the sub directories
C:\PROGRAMS\PROMATRIX\ EXAMPLES and C:\PROGRAMS\PROMATRIX\PROJECTS are
being installed. Anyway, it is possible to change the installation paths at your liking and you
can also cancel the installation process at any time.
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Now it comes to copying the files.
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After successfully finishing the installation, you can “quit” the installation software and “open”
the PROMATRIX Designer application by “double clicking” the program icon.
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