Setup First Run

Setup MicroScan

MicroScan Setup First Run

If you have started Version 5 without the MicroScan DLP-D dongle attached, you will be then presented with the MicroScan V5 Licence Selection page, and after having chosen a selection will carry on with the settings as noted below.

Standard Install

This startup screen is presented when the software is first run on a new computer.

Select a startup option from the MicroScan V5 First Run Startup screen.

Create New Version 5 Job

If you wish to start with a fresh Version 5 Job, Select "Create a New Version 5 Job" (default setting), enter a Job Name and click OK.

Press Yes to confirm the job name on the confirmation dialog.

Note : Do not use any of the following characters in the Job Name, as they are not valid:
< > " ' / . :
You will be warned if any invalid characters have been found.

Restore a Version 5 Backup

To load a tools restore from a previous version 5 job, either from another computer or supplied as setups by your MicroScan agent, select "Restore a Version 5 Backup", and click OK.
The Restore Job window will then appear. You can use Search to locate the backup on a floppy or CD-ROM.

Import Version 4 Tools Backup

To load a Version 4 tools backup, click "Import a Version 4 Tools Backup", and click OK.
The Import V4 Tools Backup window will appear. You can use Search to locate the backup on a floppy or CD-ROM.

Import Version 4 Installation

To import settings from the current Version 4 system installed on this pc, select "Import the Current Version 4 Installation", and click OK.
The Import V4 Install window will appear.

NOTE: This option will only be shown if MicroScan Version 4 software has been previously installed on this pc.

Load Version 5 Job Backup Found on CDROM

This option will be visible if you have been supplied a CD with job setup included (The supplied CD must be in the CDROM drive before starting Version 5 for the first time).
Click OK to load the setups into Version 5 ready for you to use.

Network Passive Only

To setup this computer to be a passive, select "Network Passive Only", click OK, and you will go straight to the Network Setup tools to set it up as a passive.

After these steps have been completed, if required the Select Module Wizard will appear, which will guide you through steps for selecting the operating modules and licensing for your program.

If the software has predefined modules and is a Tag or PLC system, the Select Interface Wizard will be used next to select the Interfaces to be used on the job.

Demo Install

For information on Demo Install, See Demo Install.

Note:

If your software has been supplied pre configured to load job settings, this window will not appear, and the settings for your job will be automatically loaded and setup for you.