Standalone Professional Installation
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Before you install, please email us [sales at psmotion dot com]. We will create an account for you on our website.
We will put the correct installation file in your account so that you can download it.
If you cannot see the MD-ABC-X-Y-Z.ZIP file in your account, in File Downloads, please email us.
If you can see the MD-ABC-X-Y-Z.ZIP file in your account, but you cannot download it, please email us.
Release 12 General Permissions / Rights to Run MechDesigner:
You MUST have Administrator Rights to Install AND to run the First Time only
After the first time, you do not need Administrator Rights.
See Install SOLIDWORKS Type Libraries
Step 1: Download MechDesigner 13.2.YYY.ZIP; Extract MechDesigner.EXE
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If these is more than one file, then click the most recent. |
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Do NOT use 'Open with'.
After the ZIP file is on your computer:
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You are asked for a Password. We have emailed it to you. This is NOT the Product Key. It is an extra layer of security to protect the ZIP file.
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'Suspicious Network Activity'!!! Sometimes you Virus Checker or Firewall will identify MechDesigner.exe, or similar files, as suspicious activity.
The Installation will begin. Note: The Installation form may minimize' to your 'Taskbar'. Click the MD icon in your taskbar to open the form again. |
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Note: The Installation form may minimize' The icon will show in your 'Taskbar'. Click the MD icon in your taskbar to open the form again.
The 'Welcome' dialog
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Note: Program Files (x86) is Program Files for MD Pro 64
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Select Programs Menu Folder dialog-box. Please accept the default options.
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Ready to Install A summary of the selections you have made.
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You must now Run MechDesigner from the 'Windows Start' |
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Run MechDesigner from the 'Windows Start' When MechDesigner runs, you have three options:
See also: Network Installation and License.
If you do not have a Product Key, please email us. When you install a new release or an upgrade, the Product Key will show automatically.
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Registration asks permission to connect to the Internet. MechDesigner uses the CopyMinder licence control system from Microcosm Ltd. They publish their privacy policy which is accessible if you click the 'Privacy Policy' button.
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It will then try to connect to the CopyMinder website and database to confirm your Product Key is valid, and lets you register your installation. |
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If this is a new installation: Product Registration dialog-box Complete the registration form with your contact information. Your licence agreement will not be valid unless you provide contact information. Provide a valid email address.
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The first time you run after you have given CopyMinder your details for your Product Key, CopyMinder must check that the key matches the PC with which you registered. This dialog asks you permission to check with CopyMinder.
You can review the Privacy Policy.
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CopyMinder is now checking your PC against the CopyMinder database.
After the check is complete, MechDesigner runs. |
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Second Run: If you have SolidWorks
The SolidWorks Type Libraries are installed. |
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Normal Running Occasionally, MechDesigner checks the CopyMinder database to make sure the Product Key and the PC are still the same.
Each time it will ask you for permission.
Click OK |
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After the check is complete, MechDesigner Runs.
If you have SOLIDWORKS, then you should not Install the Type Libraries
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