Installation and Licensing

Installation Overview

There are three parts to the installation process:

  • Install Datgel Toolbox
  • Licensing
  • Merge gINT library objects
  • Validate the product license

Datgel Output Tool Installation and Licensing

Download the Output Tool package and Datgel Toolbox Installer:

Package Contents

A zip package download from datgel.com normally has the following folders: 

  • \gINT Files
  • \Documentation

Install Datgel Toolbox

Before Installation

A few basic preparations can help ensure an effortless installation.

  • Make sure that the computer where you plan to install the program meets the minimum hardware and software requirements.
  • Connect your PC to Internet before installation (the process may need a working Internet connection).
  • The Datgel Toolbox program requires that the Microsoft .NET 4.8 framework is installed on the PC prior to the installation of the Tool. If your PC does not have this, then it will be automatically downloaded and installed during the Tool installation process.
  • Log into the PC with Administrator privileges before starting installation.
  • It is recommended that you exit out of other applications that maybe running on your PC.
  • Close gINT before you start installation.

Installation

  • Run the installer, typically named Datgel.Toolbox.20##.#.#_YYYY-MM-DDTHHmmss.exe.
  • When you come to the Components screen, be sure to select this product, or you can simply install all Components. 
  • The gINT*.exe.config files for gINT versions V8i and 10..# are edited by Datgel software during installation.

Datgel Licensing

Trial Version
  • Datgel's license system is based on a user identity created when you registered on datgel.com, called Datgel ID.
  • When you first download a trial package a limited duration license is assigned to your Datgel ID, which would expire normally after 14 days.
  • When you open the trial product library, the license check will be prompted.  Your default web browser will open and you will be asked to login with your Datgel ID.
  • The trial form will show each session, showing the count down to expire and links to purchase.
  • You can also see the status in the Datgel Licensing Manager app.
Full Version
  • Datgel's license system is based on a user identity created when you registered on datgel.com, called Datgel ID.
  • When you open the product library or otherwise first run the product in that session, the license check will be prompted.  Your default web browser will open and you will be asked to login with your Datgel ID.
  • You can also see the status in the Datgel Licensing Manager app.

Merge gINT library objects

Navigate to UTILITIES | Library Merge/Copy, and merge all objects from dot X.XX.Xlib.glb into your custom library.

Upgrading from a previous version

Considering the Tool is independent of the project files and tables, it is a simple task to upgrade to version 3.1.

  1. Delete existing Add-In commands related to the Administrator tools from INPUT | gINT Rules > Add-Ins Manager.
  2. If there are gINT Rules modules named Output Tool, delete them from INPUT | gINT Rules > gINT Rules Code.
  3. Merge the new gINT Library Objects into your library file, overwrite existing objects.

gINT*.exe.config edits

The gINT*.exe.config files for gINT versions V8i and 10.# are edited by Datgel software during installation.  When Datgel's software splash screen shows it checks the edits to gINT*.exe.config files are present, and if not it will attempt to apply the changes.  If your user account doesn't have administrator rights you will be prompted to enter administrator credentials.  Installing a new version of gINT will return the gINT*.exe.config file to its virgin state, hence Datgel's software will need to apply the edits again next time your run it. 

If you experience any difficulties in applying this procedure please contact Datgel's support team.

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