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Charles at 09:23, 2 October 2024

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	# From the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page, download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.exe installer executable] (first button). If you are on a work computer, it may not let you download a .exe file, in which case you can download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.zip zipped version] (second button) and extract it.		# From the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page, download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.exe installer executable] (first button). If you are on a work computer, it may not let you download a .exe file, in which case you can download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.zip zipped version] (second button) and extract it.
	# Run the executable and follow the prompts. Read them carefully.		# Run the executable and follow the prompts. Read them carefully.
			# If you get a blue Windows popup saying "Windows protected your PC", this is because Microsoft does not recognise Expert yet. Click on "More info" then "Run anyway".

	The prompts will step you through the following process:		The prompts will step you through the following process:

Charles at 09:16, 2 October 2024

2024-10-02T09:16:19Z

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	Latest version: 2024b. See [[Version History]] for release notes.		Latest version: 2024b. See [[Version History]] for release notes.
	Note that an update was released on 2/10/2024~~. Expert now has~~ a conventional windows installer with new instructions. To view the old instructions, see [[Manual Installation]].		Note that a minor update was released on 2/10/2024 with a conventional windows installer, with new instructions. To view the old instructions, see [[Manual Installation]].

	You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.		You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.

	# ~~Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement on~~ the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page.		# From the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page, download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.exe installer executable] (first button). If you are on a work computer, it may not let you download a .exe file, in which case you can download the [https://industrialvibes.com/downloads/setup_expert.zip zipped version] (second button) and extract it.
	# (1.~~2 GB~~) ~~Download~~ the ~~''Expert 2024b installation package''~~.		# Run the executable and follow the prompts. Read them carefully.
	# ~~Unzip the package~~.
	# (~~< 3 minutes~~) ~~Run ''IVS Expert Drivers~~.~~exe''~~. You ~~will~~ need ~~administrator rights~~.		The prompts will step you through the following process:
	# ~~Expert~~ is ~~now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside~~ the ~~''Expert'' folder. Expert should now~~ work ~~in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and~~ a few ~~system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC.~~ You ~~can move and rename~~ the ~~whole folder~~ (~~''Expert'') and its contents~~, ~~but~~ do ~~not move (individually~~), ~~rename~~, ~~delete or edit any of~~ the ~~files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving~~ the ~~folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights. Note that you cannot put~~ it ~~anywhere in C:\Program Files~~. ~~The next release should fix that, and~~ will ~~include a proper installer.~~
	~~# Install~~ the drivers for your hardware ~~- see below~~.		# Setting up Expert.
	# ~~Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email~~, ~~so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.~~		# Installing the (third party) MCR drivers. This should start automatically after you dismiss the popup, but might take a while to appear. You do not need the desktop icon from this installer.
	# ~~We strongly recommend that you change the~~ default ~~path~~ for ~~saving~~ data. ~~This~~ will ~~initially~~ be ~~set~~ to ~~the executable folder, which creates the risk that you inadvertently delete system files~~. ~~We recommend C:\data~~. You will ~~also have to create this~~ folder. ~~The default setting is contained in a~~ file ~~called ''default settings.txt'' which is~~ in the same folder as the executable file. ~~This file is automatically generated if it does not already exist~~. ~~So if~~ you ~~think~~ you ~~have broken it~~, ~~rename or delete~~ it ~~and let~~ the ~~software create a new one for you~~. ~~For a change to ''default settings~~.~~txt''~~ to ~~take effect~~, ~~refresh~~ the ~~data acquisition hardware list~~ (~~see [[Setup Tab]]~~).		# Once this is done, the software will work, but there are still a few more steps to complete, including:
			# You will be prompted by the installer to start the software (this is not automatic, you have to do it manually).
			# If you have compatible hardware plugged in, you will then be able to observe whether OEM hardware drivers are needed. If they are, click the relevant button on the installer to download it. You will then have to run the downloaded drivers for your hardware.
			# As you interact with the software (we recommend pressing the "Refresh Data Acquisition Hardware List" button), additional popups will appear:
			# You will be prompted to select a default folder for data.
			# You will be prompted to request a free trial license. You need to send an email to us with a request file attached. You will find it in the default data folder.
			# Once you receive the license file, place it in the same folder as the executable (by default, this is C:\Program Files\Expert, which means you will need admin rights to copy the license file in), then run Expert.exe as admin.
			# If you run the software without admin rights prior to license installation, you will be prompted to restart as an administrator. When you do this, click the "Refresh Data Acquisition Hardware List" button to install the license, then click it again to update the displays. More buttons should now be active (not greyed out).

			If at any stage you are not sure what to do, try restarting the software (Expert.exe) and pressing the "Refresh Data Acquisition Hardware List" button. Note that most popup notifications will not appear until you interact with the software in some way. This is a deliberate feature, because they tend to get hidden under other windows if they appear while the software is starting up.

	== Upgrading ==		== Upgrading ==

	Upgrading to the latest version of Expert is as simple as copying the latest executable file into your executable folder (without replacing any of the other files). Administrator rights are ~~not~~ required, ~~because~~ you do not need to reinstall the installation package. The executable can be downloaded separately and is a much smaller file (3 MB).		Upgrading to the latest version of Expert is as simple as copying the latest executable file (via the manual installation button on the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page) into your executable folder (without replacing any of the other files). Administrator rights are required if you installed to C:\Program Files\, but you do not need to reinstall the installation package. The executable can be downloaded separately and is a much smaller file (3 MB).

	== Data Acquisition Hardware and Drivers ==		== Data Acquisition Hardware and Drivers ==
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	(2.8 GB download plus 15 minutes installation time) Administrator rights are required.		(2.8 GB download plus 15 minutes installation time) Administrator rights are required.

	Download and install version 21.8.0 of NI DAQmx. It is available as a web based and an offline install. The offline option is probably easiest. This can be obtained from the NI website or from our ~~downloads~~ page~~, however make~~ sure you get the specified version if you are downloading from the NI website. If using the offline version, open the iso file and run Install.exe.		Download and install version 21.8.0 of NI DAQmx. It is available as a web based and an offline install. The offline option is probably easiest. This can be obtained from the NI website or from our [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page (manual installation button) or via the installer. Make sure you get the specified version if you are downloading from the NI website. If using the offline version, open the iso file and run Install.exe.

	Use all the default settings, except that you do not need to provide your contact information when prompted, and we suggest declining automatic updates.		Use all the default settings, except that you do not need to provide your contact information when prompted, and we suggest declining automatic updates.
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	=== Data Translation Drivers ===		=== Data Translation Drivers ===

	(500 MB) Download and extract DataAcqOMNI_V7.8.9.zip from the downloads page.		(500 MB) Download and extract DataAcqOMNI_V7.8.9.zip from the downloads page, or via the installer.

	Run setup.exe. This requires admin rights.		Run setup.exe. This requires admin rights.

Charles at 08:41, 2 October 2024

2024-10-02T08:41:37Z

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	Latest version: 2024b. See [[Version History]] for release notes.		Latest version: 2024b. See [[Version History]] for release notes.
			Note that an update was released on 2/10/2024. Expert now has a conventional windows installer with new instructions. To view the old instructions, see [[Manual Installation]].

	You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.		You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.

Charles at 00:52, 9 September 2024

2024-09-09T00:52:45Z

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	# Unzip the package.		# Unzip the package.
	# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.		# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.
	# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder. Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.		# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder. Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights. Note that you cannot put it anywhere in C:\Program Files. The next release should fix that, and will include a proper installer.
	# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below.		# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below.
	# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.		# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.

Charles at 23:32, 3 August 2024

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	Latest version: 2024b.		Latest version: 2024b. See [[Version History]] for release notes.

	You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.		You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.

Charles: /* Upgrading */

2024-08-02T05:23:52Z

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	== Upgrading ==		== Upgrading ==

	Upgrading to the latest version ~~should be~~ as simple as copying the latest executable file into your executable folder, without replacing any of the other files, ~~and without reinstalling~~ the installation package. ~~Download~~ and ~~unzip the Expert folder. Copy only Expert.exe into your old folder~~.		Upgrading to the latest version of Expert is as simple as copying the latest executable file into your executable folder (without replacing any of the other files). Administrator rights are not required, because you do not need to reinstall the installation package. The executable can be downloaded separately and is a much smaller file (3 MB).

	== Data Acquisition Hardware and Drivers ==		== Data Acquisition Hardware and Drivers ==

Charles at 05:19, 2 August 2024

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	# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.		# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.
	# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder. Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.		# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder. Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.
	# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below. Note that you will need to obtain a free trial license before acquiring data. If you have already installed NI software, you may still have to run the installation script provided to get the correct version of the drivers for Expert, but it should not interfere with your other NI software.		# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below.
	# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.		# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.
	# We strongly recommend that you change the default path for saving data. This will initially be set to the executable folder, which creates the risk that you inadvertently delete system files. We recommend C:\data. You will also have to create this folder. The default setting is contained in a file called ''default settings.txt'' which is in the same folder as the executable file. This file is automatically generated if it does not already exist. So if you think you have broken it, rename or delete it and let the software create a new one for you. For a change to ''default settings.txt'' to take effect, refresh the data acquisition hardware list (see [[Setup Tab]]).		# We strongly recommend that you change the default path for saving data. This will initially be set to the executable folder, which creates the risk that you inadvertently delete system files. We recommend C:\data. You will also have to create this folder. The default setting is contained in a file called ''default settings.txt'' which is in the same folder as the executable file. This file is automatically generated if it does not already exist. So if you think you have broken it, rename or delete it and let the software create a new one for you. For a change to ''default settings.txt'' to take effect, refresh the data acquisition hardware list (see [[Setup Tab]]).

Charles at 05:18, 2 August 2024

2024-08-02T05:18:54Z

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	# Unzip the package.		# Unzip the package.
	# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.		# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.
	# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder.		# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder. Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.
	# Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.
	# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below. Note that you will need to obtain a free trial license before acquiring data. If you have already installed NI software, you may still have to run the installation script provided to get the correct version of the drivers for Expert, but it should not interfere with your other NI software.		# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below. Note that you will need to obtain a free trial license before acquiring data. If you have already installed NI software, you may still have to run the installation script provided to get the correct version of the drivers for Expert, but it should not interfere with your other NI software.
	# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.		# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.

Charles at 05:18, 2 August 2024

2024-08-02T05:18:08Z

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	# Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement on the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page.		# Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement on the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page.
	# (1.2 GB) Download the Expert 2024b installation package.		# (1.2 GB) Download the ''Expert 2024b installation package''.
	# Unzip the package.		# Unzip the package.
	# (< 3 minutes) ''~~Run~~ IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.		# (< 3 minutes) Run ''IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.
	# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder.		# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder.
	# Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.		# Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.

Charles at 05:17, 2 August 2024

2024-08-02T05:17:19Z

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	Latest version: ~~2024a~~.		Latest version: 2024b.

	You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.		You will be up and running in no time. Installation can be done offline. Simply download the packages from this website and copy them onto the target computer.

	# Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement on the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page.		# Read and agree to the terms of the license agreement on the [https://www.industrialvibes.com/download.html Downloads] page.
	# (1.2 GB) Download the ~~driver~~ installation package.		# (1.2 GB) Download the Expert 2024b installation package.
	# (< 3 minutes) Run ~~the downloaded file (~~IVS Expert Drivers.exe). You will need administrator rights.		# Unzip the package.
	# (~~1 MB~~) ~~Download and unzip~~ Expert. ~~This is a~~ folder ~~containing~~ the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC~~. Expert is now installed - simply run Expert.exe from inside the folder~~. You can move and rename the whole folder (Expert) and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. ~~This step~~ does not require administrator rights. ~~The software should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity).~~		# (< 3 minutes) ''Run IVS Expert Drivers.exe''. You will need administrator rights.
	# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below. Note that you will need to obtain a free trial ~~licence~~ before acquiring data. If you have already installed NI software, you may still have to run the installation script provided to get the correct version of the drivers for Expert, but it should not interfere with your NI software.		# Expert is now installed (sort of). Simply run ''Expert.exe'' from inside the ''Expert'' folder.
	# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial ~~licence~~ is available.		# Expert should now work in equation mode (no hardware connectivity). The ''Expert'' folder contains the executable and a few system files. Put it somewhere convenient on your PC. You can move and rename the whole folder (''Expert'') and its contents, but do not move (individually), rename, delete or edit any of the files or subfolders within it unless instructed. Moving the folder or running the executable does not require administrator rights.
	# We strongly recommend that you change the default path for saving data. This will initially be set to the executable folder, which creates the risk that you inadvertently delete system files. We recommend C:\data. You will also have to create this folder. The default setting is contained in a file called "default settings.txt" which is in the same folder as the executable file. This file is automatically generated if it does not already exist. So if you think you have broken it, rename or delete it and let the software create a new one for you. For a change to "default settings.txt" to take effect, refresh the data acquisition hardware list (see [[Setup Tab]]).		# Install the drivers for your hardware - see below. Note that you will need to obtain a free trial license before acquiring data. If you have already installed NI software, you may still have to run the installation script provided to get the correct version of the drivers for Expert, but it should not interfere with your other NI software.
			# Obtain a [[Licensing \| License]]. This must be requested via email, so allow some time for us to get back to you. A free 12 month trial license is available.
			# We strongly recommend that you change the default path for saving data. This will initially be set to the executable folder, which creates the risk that you inadvertently delete system files. We recommend C:\data. You will also have to create this folder. The default setting is contained in a file called ''default settings.txt'' which is in the same folder as the executable file. This file is automatically generated if it does not already exist. So if you think you have broken it, rename or delete it and let the software create a new one for you. For a change to ''default settings.txt'' to take effect, refresh the data acquisition hardware list (see [[Setup Tab]]).

	== Upgrading ==		== Upgrading ==
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	(2.8 GB download plus 15 minutes installation time) Administrator rights are required.		(2.8 GB download plus 15 minutes installation time) Administrator rights are required.

	Download and install version 21.8.0 of NI DAQmx. This can be obtained from the NI website or from our downloads page~~. It is available as a web based and an offline install. However~~ make sure you get the specified version if you are downloading from the NI website. If using the offline version, open the iso file and run Install.exe.		Download and install version 21.8.0 of NI DAQmx. It is available as a web based and an offline install. The offline option is probably easiest. This can be obtained from the NI website or from our downloads page, however make sure you get the specified version if you are downloading from the NI website. If using the offline version, open the iso file and run Install.exe.

	Use all the default settings, except that you do not need to provide your contact information when prompted, and we suggest declining automatic updates.		Use all the default settings, except that you do not need to provide your contact information when prompted, and we suggest declining automatic updates.