How to install CV - First time on a New Computer

Contents of this Article...

  • Review Installation Files
  • Use StartHere file to get started
  • Stand-Alone or Network Server Install

Installation files for a first time install for each version of Cabinet Vision should look similar to this

  1. Click StartHere

Do not attempt a first time install for Cabinet Vision from 'Build Update' files

  • Build Update files are for Solid and S2M only
  • Used only after the version has been installed from the DVD

Stand-Alone Computer or Network Server Installation

  1. Launch the Installation Wizard
  2. Click Yes
  3. Next
  4. If asked - Click on Yes to enable NetFX3
  5. License agreement - Click Yes
  6. Destination folder - We prefer to accept the default location C:\Cabinet Vision\Solid_1?
  7. Setup Type - Select Custom (Move to the next section)

Stand-Alone Computer (Stand-Alone License)

  1. Untick Manage-IT
  2. Click Next

Stand-Alone Computer (Network License or User Rights Management Needed)

  1. Untick Manage-IT
  2. Tick Solid User Rights Management File
  3. Click Next

Network Server

  1. Untick Manage-IT
  2. Tick Solid Network Files
  3. Click Next

Select your Measurement Unit

  1. I prefer Millimeters
  2. Click Next

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Express SP3 and updates for SQL Server will install automatically...

S2M Center - Select Features

  • Uncheck features if you desire
  • If you are uncertain it's ok to leave all selections ticked
  • Click Next

Alphacam installs automatically and uses its own instance of CLS licensing...

If you have a previous version of Cabinet Vision, or Alphacam Stand-Alone, you may prefer a particular version of Alphacam

  1. Select your preferred version
  2. Click Next

We're nearly done...

  1. Click OK
  2. Click Finish to Restart the computer