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Step 1: Start the Install from a CD

Insert the MatDesigner CD.

Click to Run Start.exe.

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

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Step 1: Start the Install from a Download

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

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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.

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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.

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Step 2: Start the MatDesigner Install

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

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Step 3: Entering a Product Key

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.

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Step 4: Software License Agreement

Click Run on the Publisher Security Screen if displayed.

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Click Next after the setup computes the space requirements.

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

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

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After the software is installed, Click Finish.

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