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Select to Save the download file.

Select the desired directory in which to save the download zip file. Otherwise, it will download to your download directory which is usually:

• Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\XPMUser\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files

• Windows 7: C:\Users\Yourname\Downloads

After the zip file has downloaded, right-click on it and select Extract All.

Select the desired directory to extract the files, and click the checkbox for Show Extracted Files When Complete and click Extract.

When it has finished extracting the files, the directory will open. Double-click on Start.exe.

Follow the instructions on the screen to get to the MatDesigner Installation Main Screen.

Click on MatDesigner on the Main Screen to install the MatDesigner software. It may take a minute for the next screen to open.

If installing an update that needs no product key, the install will skip this screen and continue onto step 4. Otherwise, enter the product key provided (on the CD cover or emailed) for new installs or Versions prior to Version 5.4. If you click continue with no key entered, it will install a demo version with the cutting disabled.

Click Continue.

Click Run on the Publisher Security Screen if displayed.

Click Next after the setup computes the space requirements.

Click the Accept checkbox on the End-User License Agreement screen and click Next.

Click Install on the Ready to Install MatDesigner 6x screen. The software will begin to install. This is a long install, so be patient.

After the software is installed, Click Finish.

The drivers for the driver pack/ECU have been updated and must be installed. For optimum performance, drivers must be installed properly as described below. Locate the section that describes the shop’s driver pack/ECU below:

Beige 5000/8000 Driver Pack

For beige driver pack, click on “5000/8000 Drivers - Beige” and follow the instructions on the screen. If it asks to reboot the computer after the install, click cancel. After installation continue with
”Installing the Manuals” below.

Silver 8000 Driver Pack

Contact Customer Support at 888/855-3335 for assistance.

Black ECU

For black ECU, follow the Installing ECU Drivers instructions below.

Installing ECU Drivers

Turn off the ECU and unplug the USB Cable from the ECU.

It is necessary to turn off and unplug the ECU otherwise the ECU memory will not clear and the drivers installation will NOT take full effect.

On the Wizard USB Install Screen, Click Next.

After it finishes installing, click Finish on the driver installer screen, which will return to the Installation Screen.

New Hardware Found

The Found New Wizard MUST be run through TWICE. The first time installs the drivers for the ECU, the second time installs the firmware for the ECU. If you do not run through the Found New Hardware Wizard both times, the ECU may not function properly.

Plug in the USB Cable to the ECU and turn on the ECU.

The Found New Hardware Wizard will start up. Click Next.

The software will begin to install.

User may see two Warning Screens; click CONTINUE ANYWAY on both screens.

When the install has finished, click Finish on the Completing Found New Hardware Wizard.

The Found New Hardware Wizard will start up again. Repeat the Found New Hardware steps above.

When the system asks to reboot, click Cancel. We will reboot at the end.

Click Install Manuals to install the hardware/software manuals. If you do not install the manuals, they cannot be accessed through the software.

Click Run on the Publisher Security Screen if displayed.

Click Next on the Welcome to the MatDesigner Setup Wizard screen.

Click the Accept checkbox on the End-User License Agreement screen and click Next.

Click Install on the Ready to Install MatDesigner 6x screen. The software will begin to install. This is a long install, so be patient.

After the Manuals are installed, Click Finish.