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FrameShop 7.x. Software Installation Instructions

FrameShop 7.x. Software Installation Instructions

The Wizard™ FrameShop™ 7.x. Installation Instructions

Minimum System Requirements:

  • The following specify the configuration of the computers Wizard ships with new orders and constitute a set of recommendations for operation of this software.

  • Note that computer graphics especially benefit greatly from additional memory.

  • Some of Wizard’s larger, corporate customers that operate systems in a Microsoft Windows network domain environment require the commercial version of the Microsoft Windows operating system; Windows Professional.

  • Windows 10 Professional (64 Bit) or above

  • 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster multi-core 64-bit (x64) processor

  • 2 gigabyte (GB) RAM. 4 GB Preferred

  • 20 GB available hard disk space

  • Dual Monitor usage requires a graphics card with at least two monitor outputs.

  • Certain Visualize functions require a USB controllable camera. See Supported Cameras for more information.

  • Internet Access – Required for rentals and content synchronization

  • Installation time is normally about 10 minutes. We recommend that you install FrameShop on a weekday in case you need assistance. Wizard technical support is available 8am-4:30pm PST Monday-Friday (888) 855-3335 or (425) 551-4300.

Check the Product Keys That You Will be Installing

  • Product keys can be used only once.

  • Make sure that the correct product keys are installed onto the correct computer.

    • For instance, the CMC product key must be installed on the CMC computer or the software will run in demo mode with the cutting function disabled.

New Install of FrameShop Software
Step 1: Start the Install: Installation Main Screen

  • Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the FrameShop install. Unzip the folder. Double click on Start (or Start.exe).

  • If a User Account Control screen opens prompting the user to allow the following program, select Yes.

  • The installer will open to the Main Screen.

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FrameShop Installer Main Screen

Step 2: Installing the FrameShop Software

  • Click Install FrameShop.

 

FrameShop Installer Main Screen

 

  • Click Start on the Installation screen.

Click Start
  • On the Welcome screen, click Next.

  • On the next screen, click Install.

  • The software will begin to install.

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Click Next then Install
  • After the FrameShop Client has installed, click Finish on the Install Complete screen.

Click Finish
  • If this workstation is connected to a Wizard CMC, please install the CMC drivers by clicking Install CMC Drivers.

  • Otherwise, click Exit to finish the installation.

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Install Drivers or Exit

Step 3: Installing the Drivers for the CMC ECU or Driver Pack

  • The drivers for the ECU must be installed on the Computerized Mat Cutter (CMC) computer. The drivers will install two parts. The first part installs the drivers for the ECU, and the second part installs the firmware for the ECU. If both parts are not installed, the ECU may not function properly.

  • Go to the Installation Main Screen.

  • Turn off the ECU.

Turn off the ECU
  • 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.

Unplug USB Cable
  • Click on Install CMC Driver.

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Install CMC Driver
  • Select either Install ECU or Install Driverpak, depending upon the type of box your CMC uses.

  • If you get a security warning, click Run.

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Select Install Driverpak or Install ECU
  • If you select to install the Driver Pack, click Install and follow the instructions on the screen.

Click Install
  • If you select to install the ECU, click Next on the Drivers Welcome Screen.

Click Next
  • On the Congratulations Screen, Click Finish. It displays that the first part of the driver is installed.

Click Finish
  • It will then start the second installation. On the Drivers Welcome Screen, click Next.

Click Next
  • On the Congratulations Screen, click Finish. It displays that the second part of the driver is installed.

Click Finish
  • Plug in the USB Cable to the ECU.

Plug in the ECU USB Cable
  • Turn on the ECU.

Turn on the ECU
  • After the install has completed, click Back to return to the main screen.

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Click Back to Return to the Main Screen
  • On the main screen, click the Release button to read the Release Notes if desired.

  • Click Exit to close the installation screen.

  • The software is installed and will automatically start.

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Read Release Notes or Select Exit

Step 5: Entering the Product Key and Activating

  • If the software has not been previously licensed, the software will open in Demo mode.

  • Click Install Product Key.

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Click Product Key
  • Enter the Customer ID and the FrameShop Product Key then click Continue.

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Enter the Product Key and Click Next
  • The License Activation screen opens. Select Automatic and it will activate over the internet. Click Next.

Select Automatic and Click Next
  • The Install Key screen displays the products selected to be Activated. Click Activate.

  • License Activation screen confirms software is activated. Click OK.

Click Activate
  • The screen now displays the products that have been Activated. Click Done.

  • License Activation screen confirms software is activated. Click Finished.

Activation Succeeded
  • The FrameShop software will open up to the main screen.

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FrameShop Opens to the Main Screen

Importing Your Previous Designs

  • If you are updating from a previous database version of FrameShop, you may see the FrameShop Migration Screen the first time you open FrameShop.

  • It will display the location of your database along with listings for the
    other portions of FrameShop it will migrate over to be used in the
    updated software.

  • Click the Migration button at the bottom of the screen to conduct the migration process.

  • When it has completed, the button will display Migration Complete -

  • Click to Close. Click the button to close the screen.

  • Your FrameShop software is now ready to go.

FrameShop Migration Tool

Where to Find More Information

The FrameShop online help and the Knowledge Base contains a wide assortment of searchable documentation and information which can be found at:

 

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