The PatXML installation procedure does not require any special skills. All you have to do is run the PATXML.EXE file in the installation materials and a dialog window will open. Simply follow the instructions, and they will guide you through the installation procedure by way of a series of dialog boxes.

Note It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows® programs before commencing installation.

During installation the PatXML program group is created. You can use this to start the program. The system will also automatically create a shortcut for the start-up file and place it on your Windows desktop.

As soon as installation is complete, two main catalogues are created:

• software application folder
• software installation folder

The software installation folder contains all the files required by the software (executables, libraries, resources, etc). The software application folder is the default for saving applications (documents) and related files. These two folders may be located on either the local hard drive and or the network drive, depending on what you specify in the installation dialog. The software installation folder may stay read-only for software running. The software end-user can read from and write to the software application folder.

Note These folders are defined during the installation process.

Uninstalling PatXML

If you no longer wish to use the PatXML software, or wish to replace an earlier version with a more recent one, you will need to uninstall the software. Use the Uninstall icon in the PatXML folder.

You can also uninstall PatXML from Control Panel >Add/Remove Programs>Uninstall App.

Note Manual uninstallation is not required if you are updating your PatXML version. The Installation Wizard will automatically uninstall the older version. To learn how to install a new version see Standalone installation (p 17).