Software s Datacolor Sort Software Installation Guide
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Installation Guide
Datacolor Sort Software
Datacolor MATCH SORT ™ Stand-Alone Installation Guide (July, 2021)
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Installation Overview
This document describes the installation of Datacolor Software to your
computer’s hard disk. If you have purchased your computer from us, the
software will be already installed. If you purchased your own computer, follow
these instructions to install our software on your computer.
Before you begin the installation, you should have all installation USB’s, and
Microsoft Windows* should be properly installed on your computer.
1.1 System Requirements
The system requirements shown below are the minimum configuration to ensure
effective operation of the standard Datacolor SORT software. Configurations
below stated requirements may work but are not supported by Datacolor.
Component| Recommended|
---|---|---
Processor| Dual Core processor| 1
Memory RAM| 8 GB| 1
Free Hard Drive Capacity| 500 GB| 1
Video Resolution| True Color| 2
Available Ports| (1) RS-232 Serial (for older spectrophotometers)
(3) USB| 3
Operating System| Windows 10 (32 or 64 bit)| 4
Email (for supported level)| Outlook 2007 or above, POP3|
Authenticated Sybase Database supplied with the system| Sybase 12.0.1. EBF
3994|
Optional Textile Database for SQL uponrequest| Microsoft SQL Server 2012| 5
Server OS| Microsoft Server 2016| 6
Notes:
- Minimum system configurations may limit performance, data capacity and operation of some features. Faster processor, more memory and faster hard drives will significantly enhance performance.
- Accurate on-screen color display requires monitor calibration and true-color video mode.
- Datacolor spectrophotometers use either an RS-232 Serial or USB connectors. Datacolor Spyder5™ requires a universal serial bus (USB) connection. Printer port requirements (Parallel or USB…) depend on the specific printer selected.
- Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating systems are supported. 64 bit hardware running Windows 32 bit operating system is supported. Datacolor Tools is a 32 bit application. 64 bit hardware running Windows 32 bit operating system is supported.
- Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is supported on Tools textile database..
- Windows Server 2016 is supported.
Before You Begin
- Microsoft Windows® should be properly installed on your computer.
- You must have Windows Administrator rights to install this software.
- Restart the system before installing the software. This removes any memory-resident modules that may interfere with the installation and is especially important if you have been running a previous version.
- Install Sybase V12 database management software.
- Close all other programs that are running.
- Have all program installation readily available.
Important, Before You Begin! You must have Administrator Rights to install this software and you must have installed Sybase first!
Installation Procedure
To install Datacolor SORT
- Place the Datacolor SORT USB into the port.
- Select the Menu.exe
The Main Installation menu should appear automatically:
When
the Main Installation Menu is displayed, choose “Install Datacolor Sort” The
installation will guide you through installation.
Select a language from the list box.(Language include Chinese (simplified),
Chinese (traditional), English, French (standard), German, Italian, Japanese,
Portuguese (standard) and Spanish.)
Click “Next”. The installation wizard will start – follow the prompts to
install Datacolor SORT on your computer.
The next dialogs only appear if pre Spectrum software is already installed on
the system. If it’s a new installation the Setup proceeds with the Welcome
dialog.
When you upgrade from SmartSort1.x to Datacolor Datacolor SORT v1.5, the Setup
uninstalls the old software before the new Software is installed (DCIMatch;
SmartSort; .CenterSiceQC, Fibramix, matchExpress or Matchpoint)
The Setup asks if you have made a backup of your entire database. If not,
clock ‘No’ to exit the setup.
Depending on the installed software you are informed about the un-installation process. The Setup program shows a message for each program that should be installed.
- Uninstalling DCIMatch
- Uninstalling CenterSideQC (if installed)
- Uninstalling Fibramix (if installed)
- Uninstalling SmartSort (if installed)
If you are installing Datacolor SORT for the first time, click “Next” to
access the Datacolor Software License Agreement dialog. You must select the
acceptance radio button in order to install Datacolor SORT. If you are
upgrading an existing, licensed copy of Datacolor Match, this screen will not
appear.
Select the acceptance radio button and click the “Next” button to
proceed.
Local Area Network (LAN)
Click “Next” to select default installation folder. Normal default is
C:\Program Files\Datacolor
Setup types
You will now see a screen offering you several different setup options.
Complete
(All modules are installed on your computer.)
Select the Setup Type to install and click “Next”.
Custom:
Please note, this is not recommended for typical user installations.
Custom setup allows you to install specific features instead of the entire
Datacolor SORT installation.
Click “ Next ” to select the shortcuts to install .
At default, the installation will put Datacolor SORT icon on your desktop and
a shortcut to start program menu.
Click “ Next ” to continue the installation.
Click “ Install ” to transfer the data
Setup starts transferring the files
The ‘DataSecurityClient’ is installed
The Datacolor security software is installed now:
ollowed by installing the Datacolor Envision components:
followed by installing the instrument drivers:
Followed by installing the Acrobat Reader Click “Yes” to start the Acrobat
reader installation and follow the instructions.
Finally, the “Complete” screen display.
Click “Yes” to start the Acrobat reader installation and follow the instructions.
Finally, the “Complete” screen display.
Click “ Finish ” to restart your computer.
Datacolor SORT is now installed on your system!
Validating Datacolor Software
Datacolor Spectrum Software is protected from unauthorized use by a software
license. When the software is initially installed, the software license is in
a demo period that will allow access for a fixed amount of time. In order to
run the software after the demo period, the software license must be
validated.
There are a number of ways to validate the software. In general you will need
the following information:
- You will need the Serial Number for your software. This number is supplied by Datacolor and is found on the USB case.
- You will need a Computer Validation Number. This number is generated by the security software and is unique to your computer.
Validation information is accessed and input in the Datacolor Validation
Window shown below:
Datacolor Tools will display the Validation Window
every time it starts during the demo period. The Validation Window can be
accessed from “About” window in Datacolor Tools, select “License Info”.
You can validate the software in 3 ways:
- Using a Web Connection – Link is on the Validation Window. Example is shown below
- E-Mail – Send Serial Number and Computer Validation Number for the product to [email protected]. You will receive an Unlock Response Number by e-mail that you will put into the Validation Window.
- Phone – In the US and Canada phone toll free 1-800-982-6496 or call you local sales office. Youwill need the Serial Number and the Computer Validation Number for the product. You will be given an Unlock Response Number that you will put into the Validation Window.
Click
the Continue button.
After you have entered the Unlock Response Number into
the Validation Screen, your software is validated. You can validate additional
programs by selecting the Validate Another option ODBC Data Source
Administrator