The latest in the 7.X series GENESYS software was version 7.52
(There is a difference between 7.5 and 7.52. If you have a CD that
says 7.5 on it, that is not the latest 7.52)
If your software is installed and running, you can check what
version it is by main menu HELP, ABOUT...
If you have less than 7.52, you should obtain the free download
for version 7.52 installation. The following steps provide
detailed instruction for how to do this:
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1) To clean out your existing computer:
1a) It is good to be vigilant about saved models and library files so that
you do not lose them. It is also good practice to maintain knowledge
of what was created, and where it was stored, and to have backup
copies in case of hard drive crash, etc. The main places of interest
for you will probably be:
User models you may have made are stored at
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\MODEL
Custom footprint files you may have made are stored at
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\LIB
The S-parameter data files supplied with GENESYS are stored in
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\SDATA
If you stored any of your own S-parameter files in that directory,
you may want to find them and save for backup. As a caution, you
could backup the entire SDATA directory but that holds several Megabytes.
Best practice is to store data files in a different directory of your choosing,
then you can back up only the new files you created.
Lastly, you'll need to locate where did you store your workspace files.
Most often, these are not stored under the c:\\program files\\GENESYS
directory, so it's usually not a concern. In the clean-out process to follow,
the only directory that will be affected is what's under c:\\program files\\GENESYS.
Once you have gone through the verification and backup process for
items in the Model, LIB and possibly SDATA folders, (note that you do
not need to back up EVERYTHING in the Model, Lib and SDATA folders!
You only need to back up custom models you have made, or custom
libraries you have made, or added S-parameter files you may have placed
in the SDATA folder. Any files you have stored outside the folder
c:\\program files\\Genesys will not be affected.)
proceed with the following....
1b) Make sure your computer operating system is up to date.
(Use the Windows HELP function to check for updates).
1c) Use the windows uninstall utility to uninstall the GENESYS 7.X
on your computer. In modern windows systems, this is done by
a path similar to: START, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS,
then choose GENESYS and remove.
1d) The windows uninstall utility typically cannot delete the highest level
program folder (in this case, GENESYS). So browse on your C: drive
to c:\\program files\\GENESYS and manually delete the GENESYS folder.
(send it to the recycle bin). NOTE: Perform step 1d only AFTER doing step 1c.
1e) Your computer is now ready for reinstallation.
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2) To register at the Eagleware website and obtain the download for 7.52 installation:
2a) Visit www.Eagleware.com and click on the link for MY ACCOUNT.
2b) Important ! When you register, you must use the same email address
that's on file for you in the Eagleware database, or the download area won't let you in.
(The web registrations and Eagleware database records are kept seperate for security)
(If you're not sure which email address we have on file for you, please
write support@eagleware.com to verify.)
Above the entry boxes, there is a light blue link that you can click to register.
Click that link and follow the registration process to choose a username and password.
Note that the registration process involves having Eagleware send you an automated email,
and you must click on a link contained in that email in order to finish the registration.
2c) Once registered, visit www.eagleware.com again and click on MY ACCOUNT,
then log in with your username and password to verify that you can log in successfully.
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(There is a difference between 7.5 and 7.52. If you have a CD that
says 7.5 on it, that is not the latest 7.52)
If your software is installed and running, you can check what
version it is by main menu HELP, ABOUT...
If you have less than 7.52, you should obtain the free download
for version 7.52 installation. The following steps provide
detailed instruction for how to do this:
==============================================
1) To clean out your existing computer:
1a) It is good to be vigilant about saved models and library files so that
you do not lose them. It is also good practice to maintain knowledge
of what was created, and where it was stored, and to have backup
copies in case of hard drive crash, etc. The main places of interest
for you will probably be:
User models you may have made are stored at
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\MODEL
Custom footprint files you may have made are stored at
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\LIB
The S-parameter data files supplied with GENESYS are stored in
c:\\program files\\GENESYS\\SDATA
If you stored any of your own S-parameter files in that directory,
you may want to find them and save for backup. As a caution, you
could backup the entire SDATA directory but that holds several Megabytes.
Best practice is to store data files in a different directory of your choosing,
then you can back up only the new files you created.
Lastly, you'll need to locate where did you store your workspace files.
Most often, these are not stored under the c:\\program files\\GENESYS
directory, so it's usually not a concern. In the clean-out process to follow,
the only directory that will be affected is what's under c:\\program files\\GENESYS.
Once you have gone through the verification and backup process for
items in the Model, LIB and possibly SDATA folders, (note that you do
not need to back up EVERYTHING in the Model, Lib and SDATA folders!
You only need to back up custom models you have made, or custom
libraries you have made, or added S-parameter files you may have placed
in the SDATA folder. Any files you have stored outside the folder
c:\\program files\\Genesys will not be affected.)
proceed with the following....
1b) Make sure your computer operating system is up to date.
(Use the Windows HELP function to check for updates).
1c) Use the windows uninstall utility to uninstall the GENESYS 7.X
on your computer. In modern windows systems, this is done by
a path similar to: START, CONTROL PANEL, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS,
then choose GENESYS and remove.
1d) The windows uninstall utility typically cannot delete the highest level
program folder (in this case, GENESYS). So browse on your C: drive
to c:\\program files\\GENESYS and manually delete the GENESYS folder.
(send it to the recycle bin). NOTE: Perform step 1d only AFTER doing step 1c.
1e) Your computer is now ready for reinstallation.
============================================
2) To register at the Eagleware website and obtain the download for 7.52 installation:
2a) Visit www.Eagleware.com and click on the link for MY ACCOUNT.
2b) Important ! When you register, you must use the same email address
that's on file for you in the Eagleware database, or the download area won't let you in.
(The web registrations and Eagleware database records are kept seperate for security)
(If you're not sure which email address we have on file for you, please
write support@eagleware.com to verify.)
Above the entry boxes, there is a light blue link that you can click to register.
Click that link and follow the registration process to choose a username and password.
Note that the registration process involves having Eagleware send you an automated email,
and you must click on a link contained in that email in order to finish the registration.
2c) Once registered, visit www.eagleware.com again and click on MY ACCOUNT,
then log in with your username and password to verify that you can log in successfully.
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2d) Once logged in, you should see your hardware key serial number(s).
At the far right side, there will be a link to click for viewing downloads for a particular key.
Click the link and obtain the download for the full version 7.52 installation.
2e) Optional - once you have the downloaded 7.52 installation file, you may wish to burn a CD copy of it
for future use. Otherwise you can just copy to your computer desktop or save on the top level of
the c: drive etc. (I recommend if possible to burn a CD for future use).
2f) It's a good idea while at the website to write down or print out authorization codes for
your hardware key. If you have trouble with this, or if you see that the expiration date listed
in the codes is some date in the past (already expired), just send an email to
support@eagleware.com and give the key serial number. Request fresh codes
and they will be sent to you. (The web server will also be updated).
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3) To obtain the hardware key driver usually needed for this installation
with newer operating systems:
3a) Visit www.eagleware.com and click on the link for SUPPORT
3b) At the far right side, look for a link "Windows XP" (Even if you are not using Windows XP !!)
Click that link to obtain the hardware key driver download.
The driver you want is the one for the HASP key.
3c) It doesn't matter where you copy the driver to. Usually copy to the computer desktop or
top of C: drive. (The driver can be deleted later, after the installation has been run)
You may wish to save the driver to CD also for future use.
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4) To make the installation:
(At this point, you should have the 7.52 installation file, the hardware key driver installation file,
and a valid set of authorization codes. Your hardware key should be plugged onto the computer)
4a) It is assumed that you're running Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows Me, Windows2000
or Windows XP, and that the operating system has the latest updates installed.
If you're running a different OS, please contact support@eagleware.com before proceeding.
4b) Run the 7.52 installation file to install GENESYS 7.52 on your computer.
Do a "Complete" installation.
4c) If you encounter a message about failure to install or initialize the hardware key driver,
do not worry. Just click OK or close that message window and continue.
This is what we have the seperate driver for.
4d) Run the seperate hardware key driver installation program. (Menu choices are straightforward)
4e) Run the addcodes program (Start, Program files, GENESYS, AddCodes)
and enter the authorization codes. Be careful to enter exactly as shown on the paper / email.
4f) You should be now able to run GENESYS v7.52 START, PROGRAM FILES, GENESYS, GENESYS