Chapter 3 - INSTALLATION/UPGRADING

3.2 Workstation Install/Update

The process for updating an existing install is the same as doing a new install. The only exception is that some install options may be disabled during an upgrade. If you want to modify such an option, you can later modify your install settings.

Skipping the Workstation Update

If you chose, "Regular install - application files on server (Recommended)" for your Workstation Install special options when you last installed BCFPI on your workstation, then you do not need to update your workstation. Updating the server will automatically update your workstation.

You need to run the BCFPI workstation install on each computer that will run the BCFPI software. There are a few ways of finding the network directory where the Workstation Install shortcut resides. Following is one option as seen in Windows NT.

Start 'Windows Explorer'

Right-click on "My Computer" and choose 'Explore' in the pop-up menu.

Find the BCFPI Server

Click on 'Network Neighborhood'. Find the server where there BCFPI software resides. WARNING – You should NOT use a mapped drive (i.e. 'F:\', 'T:\' etc.) to locate the BCFPI server, but rather browse to the server through 'Network Neighborhood'. It is crucial that you use the same path to the server on EVERY workstation, or some workstations will be locked out of the BCFPI software.

Start the BCFPI Workstation Install

Depending on the method you used to find the folder, your screen should look similar the image below. Within the folder where the Install resides, locate the 'Workstation Install and Update' shortcut icon and double-click on it to launch the Workstation Install.

You will see the following screen when the install is ready. You will be warned to shut down any running software (as it might interfere with the install). Once all other software has been shut down, you should click the [Next] button to continue.

Install Destination

This dialog box indicates the location of the BCFPI workstation program files. We recommend that you keep the default location. Click [Next] to continue.

Special Options

This next dialog will allow you to choose the 'Location of Workstation files'. We recommend you choose the Regular Install. For more information, read about the Workstation Install Options.

The installer will show a dialog saying it is ready to being the installation. Click [Next] to continue.

Install Progress

A progress bar will indicate the status of the installation process.

Updating BCFPI V2

If you are updating v2 or early of the BCFPI (and you had a copy of v2 or early of BCFPI actually installed on your machine) you may be prompted about removing the old version of BCFPI. You should allow the system to unintall the old BCFPI. If the uninstall fails, this is fine - sometimes the old install files get removed by your system. When uninstalling the old BCFPI, you may be prompted to remove "XCeedZip.dll". If so, you should choose to LEAVE this file installed.

Install Completed

Once the install has completed, the following screen will be displayed. Click the [Finish] button to end the install. The BCFPI Workstation is now installed.

New BCFPI icon created

You will see a shortcut to start the BCFPI software on your desktop

New BCFPI Shortcuts

You will also see new shortcuts in your start menu.

Configure the BDE

If this is a brand new install of the BCFPI on your computer, you need to make sure that the "Local Share" setting of the BDE is set to 'True' before you use the BCFPI software. The software will automatically check your setting, and if it's not correct it will offer to change the setting for you. You will have to re-start the BCFPI software after changing the software.  You will not be able to use the BCFPI software unless the "Local Share" setting of the BDE is 'True'. If you want to change in manually, there is more information here.