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Installation Guide
May 2009
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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / 1
Mastercam X4 Installation
This Installation Guide provides the information you need to install and start the
latest Mastercam release. The topics covered in this guide are:
System Requirements
Following are the minimum system specifications for Mastercam operation. Your
usage of Mastercam may require a more powerful system, including a faster
processor, more memory, and enhanced peripherals.
Operating System
Memory
Graphics Card
Monitor
Mouse
2-button (minimum).
3-button or 2-button with middle mouse
wheel (recommended).
Network Protocol
Additional Supported
Hardware
Dual monitors.
Multi-core processors. (One or more
processor per instance of Mastercam.)
SpaceBall motion controllers.
Additional Software
Installation Requirements
To install and run Mastercam, you must have the following:
Notes:
You can install Mastercam X4 only as a member of the Administrator group.
To install Mastercam X4 properly, the user must have the Impersonate a client
after authentication group policy. The Administrator group gets this
permission by default, but some upgrade scenarios may not have this
permission set.
When installing as an Administrator for other users, you must select the
Anyone who uses this computer (all users) option. This option is the default
setting for the installation.
CAUTION: The HASP attaches to your port in only one orientation. Do not
force it into the port as you may damage the port and the HASP. If the HASP
does not slide easily into the port, double-check its orientation.
Installing Mastercam
TIP: Before installing Mastercam X4, we recommend that you back up all files
that you want to preserve from your previous version of Mastercam.
When you insert the Mastercam DVD into your computer, the installation program
runs and displays five options:
4 Select Mastercam X4 and any other components you want to install. Then
click Next. The customizable options appear.
5 Choose the Units, SIM Type, and whether to install for all users or only the
current user.
Note: The measurement unit you choose hereInch or Metricis the default
setting Mastercam will use at startup. This setting does not prevent you from
using either of the units of measure, as needed.
TIP: For more information about the Installation Type, Backup Modified Files,
or Migration options, click the Help button next to the option.
6 Choose your installation type:
Replace Previous Version: Your current Mastercam X3 installation will be
uninstalled. Mastercam X4 will then be installed to the original Mastercam
X3 installation folder, replacing all files. If you choose this installation type,
use the Backup Modified Files option to preserve your customized
Mastercam X3 files. Otherwise, you will lose them.
Leave Previous Version: Mastercam X4 will be installed into a new folder.
The previous Mastercam version will remain fully functional.
7 If you want to copy your X3 settings files into X4, select the Keep customized
settings from previous Mastercam installation option. The following types
of files will be copied:
IMPORTANT: The Migration option is the only chance you have to copy
Notes:
Due to possible incompatibility, C-Hooks will not be migrated. Please contact
your C-Hook vendor for Mastercam X4 versions of C-Hooks.
After installing Mastercam, you can use the Update Folder utility (found on
Mastercams File menu) to import many types of files that the Migrate option
does not handle.
Except for CONFIG files, the migration utility only copies files; it does not
convert them for use with Mastercam X4. After using the utility to copy files,
you must still convert them either by importing them or by opening them in
Mastercam X4.
8 If necessary, enter the User name, Company name, and the Destination
Folder for the X4 installation.
9 Click Next. The license agreement displays.
10 Select Yes, I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click
Install. The installation process begins.
11 When the installation completes, the Mastercam X4 Setup dialog box shows
Setup has completed all selected tasks.
12 If you want to see the Whats New file and the introductory video (if
installed), select View Whats New and Launch Video.
13 Click Finish.
Starting Mastercam
Mastercams installer adds shortcuts to the Start, All Programs menu and to the
Desktop. Use one of the following methods to start Mastercam:
www.mastercam.com
www.mastercamedu.com
For assistance with installing Mastercam, its SIM HASP or NetHASP, or to obtain more
information on using Mastercam, contact your local Mastercam Reseller. If your
Reseller is unavailable, you can call CNC Technical Support Services Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m.5:30 p.m., USA Eastern Standard Time.
You can also leave a message for CNC Support Services twenty-four hours a day, seven
days a week via our email or website addresses.
TIP: Use Mastercams Zip2Go utility to gather Mastercam part data into a
compressed .Z2G file. This utility makes it easy to provide your Reseller or
CNC Support Services with a file attachment that contains the information they
need. For more Zip2Go information, please refer to the Mastercam Help.
Phone
(860) 875-5006
Fax
(860) 872-1565
FTP Address
ftp://ftp.mastercam.com
Internet Address
http://www.mastercam.com
support@mastercam.com