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Software Installation for a
Fresh/New System
1) Install the new software from the CD:
• Insert the CD-ROM into the drive, and wait
for the 'auto-run' installation screen to
appear.
(If the 'auto-run' screen does not appear, eject & re-
insert the CD, or use the Windows Explorer to run
the "Setup.exe" program file on your CD.)
• Respond to the screens that appear, entering
any required information, and making
selections that are suitable for your installation.
Note: Some stages of the installation may
take a while--with only an hour-glass displayed
(be sure to let it finish).
If You are Prompted to Overwrite any existing Files
: In
general, you can select "Yes" to overwrite existing files.
Exception: If the files are indicated as 'Read-Only',
select "No".
Software Components
: Refer to the descriptions
below when deciding which software components to
install:
• Operator Client: For each PC to be used as a
VEREX Director workstation.
(For a multi-PC installation, install this on the VEREX
DIRECTOR server PC as well.)
• Communication Client: For each PC to be
associated with a panel / modem connection.
(This may be used on its own, or in conjunction with
other software components.)
• Server: For the PC that will contain the VEREX
Director database--i.e., the 'server' (or only) PC.
Tip: Any or all of the software components can be
selected, as applicable (although "Server" will be
selected only on one
PC.)
2) Select [Next] or [Finish] as required to
complete the installation.
Install as a Service?: Select this if you want the
Director components to be able to function when no
one is logged into MS Windows.
V4.7: The Director-Server and Communications
client are installed as a service automatically.
3) Be sure to restart your PC when prompted.
Tip: After restarting, a "DB Generator" utility will
create a default start-up database for your VEREX
Director software.
4) Multi-PC (Client-Server systems): Install the
VEREX Director software on any additional
PCs.
Cyclic-ID Codes at each client PC: After
installing the software at each client
workstation, start the software, open H
elp,
A
bout... and jot down the "Cyclic-ID" code, as
this will be needed to 'tell' the server to allow
database access for each of these
workstations.
This is required for the VEREX Director software, as
well as the Communications software, as applicable.
(To start the software, open the Start menu, select
VEREX Director V4, followed by Programs, and
VEREX Director.)
Tip: If you prefer, you can cut-and-paste the ID codes
Panel & Software Revisions: Beginning with v3.20,
the VEREX Dir ector soft ware i s compatible with
panel firmw are v2.0 and hig her (although s ome
features will re quire updating the panel firm ware
and/or modules).
Associated panels must be the same rev. level, a nd
the Director soft ware must t ypically be upgraded to
the same level or higher.
Notes: Panels ≥V3.3 are required for IP- related
features. V 1.x and older lega cy panels must be
upgraded or replaced (refe r to the instructions
provided with your panel upgrade kit).
Client/Server T ip: When ins talling a mu lti-PC
system, the soft ware is t ypically installed first at the
VEREX Director server, and the n at the client P Cs.
Note: Client PCs cannot be use d until the serve r is
up and r unning, and the clien t PCs have be en
identified to the server- -as per refe rences bel ow.
Client-server op eration is supported th rough your
'activation key' and 'license-manager' software.
Director Ser ver an d Work stations: The Di rector
server PC is no t to be confuse d with your net work
server PC, or an y net work-related components,
software, o r d rivers. Direct or Server : The
(networked) PC that includes "...Director-Server.exe";
Director Client- Workstation: Any net worked PC that
contains the VEREX Director main program (operator
client). Tip: With the a pplicable soft ware installed,
the Director ser ver PC can also be used as an
operator workstation.
Activation Key: T he activation key provided with
the s oftware pro vides 90 da ys of o peration with
standard features. For additional features, client-
server operation, or extended duration, you must
run the license-manager program (after installing
the so ftware). For detai ls, refer to "Soft ware
Activation and Licensing".
"Cannot Open Database f or Phot o-badging": If
you see this when starting th e Director soft ware,
(re)install the Microsoft DAO software f rom the
VEREX Director CD (d:\ VEREX Director
Setup\DAO\setup.exe).