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Installation Instructions for EASE 5
1. Verifying System Requirements
The following hardware and software are required:
64-bit operating system
Windows 7 (or higher) or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (or higher)
Graphics cards and video drivers compatible with DirectX 11 Feature Level 10 or higher.
If in doubt, the DirectX version and the Feature Level can be checked using the directx
diagnostic tool. To open the tool press the Windows key and enter “dxdiag” into the
search box on the taskbar.
Note: Parallels for Mac has not incorporated DirectX 11 compatibility.
In case all preconditions are fulfilled but there are display problems in
the software an update to
the latest graphic card driver will most likely solve the problem. For remote desktop connections
this update must be installed on the server.
General Note for download, installation and activation of EASE 5:
For the software download and the license activation internet access is required.
For the software installation and usage no internet access is required.
2. Downloading the Software
You will receive an e-mail as soon as your AFMG Download Portal account and download area
are ready to be used.
Please log in to the AFMG Download Portal at
http://downloads.afmg.eu
and
download the
Program Setup for EASE 5.
3. Installing the Software
The package contains a single, compact setup file with the file extension “.exe”, integrating all
needed modules and the AFMG database. Start the installation by double-clicking on this file.
Please notice that you need to agree to the
End User License Agreement for EASE 5
when
starting the software installation process. Please check the referring box and then press the
I
NSTALL
button to continue.
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Normally all components are installed automatically. This includes the
de-installation of a prior
software version.
A confirmation screen is shown after the installation is completed. To start the application, press
the
L
AUNCH
button. To finish the installation process without further action, press the
C
LOSE
button.
4. Starting the Application
The start icon for EASE 5 can be found in the Windows start menu folder. Alternatively,
double-
click on an EASE 5 project file, which has the file extension “.eprj”, to start the application and
open the project.
When starting the application for the first time, you are asked for consent to allow AFMG to collect
anonymized error information and usage data in order to assist with the development of the
software, and to better understand how users utilize the software
so that we can make
improvements to it. For more details please check the
Data Protection Policy for EASE 5
.
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After the selection has been made and C
ONFIRM
S
ELECTED
or A
LLOW
B
OTH
has been pressed, the
software is launched.
5. Activating the License
After the software is launched, the license is checked in the background.
If a license has
already been activated you can start to work with the software immediately. If a valid license is
not found, then you are automatically invited to start the licensing procedure. Note that internet
access is required to activate a license.
First, enter your credentials used to login at the AFMG Download Portal. Here you can also
check the
Data Protection Policy for EASE 5
.
After successful login, the licenses that are available under your account will be displayed for
selection.
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Press the + button to show more details for a license. Your
computer name is entered by
default in the lower section of the screen. It can be adapted to a more meaningful description if
needed. Press A
CTIVATE
S
OFTWARE
to download the license and activate it.
Finally, press OK on the confirmation screen to unlock the application.
6. License and Product Information
All information about the installed license and the product is available in the program settings
area.
Here you can also deactivate your license to use it on another PC,
switch your license to use
another license, e.g. with another feature level or purchase a new license or renew your license
(extend the time limit).