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1. you need to be in the same location as the WAN computer 2 Ifthere are multiple users at the remote locations perform a network server installation on a server LAN accessible by each user at the location For a single user at one remote location perform a standalone installation and go to step 5 3 Perform a client installation on all user machines that will use SpecLink This should be done to a folder on the user s local drive typically C SpecLink The client installation is done by double clicking SpecLink_setup or SpecLink_download from the Client folder on the LAN 4 Copy the file named softlink bsd into the C SpecLink System folder for each user This file is located on the BSD SoftLink Products CD in the Misc folder It is also located in the SpecLink System directory of each network install and is available for download as part of the zip file at htto Avww bsdsoftlink com downloadcenter wantfiles htm BSD SpecLink 23 Installation 5 Using Notepad modify the BSDWAN INI text file to replace the Permissions path and filename with the path to your remote server Security key file Be sure to include the Security key filename This file is a text file that can be edited using Notepad or other text editor Do not use MS Word or another word processor to edit the file An example of this file is located on the BSD SoftLink Products CD in the Misc folder It is also available for download as part of the zip file at http2. Awww bsdsoftlink com downloadcenter wantfiles htm e Ifthe SpecLink application is installed in a location other than the default C SpecLink directory you will need to replace all uses of this path in the BSDWAN INI file with the actual path to the SpecLink application directory on the particular user s machine e If there are multiple users in a remote office it is best to use the LAN location for the aecLinkMan file that was created by your LAN network install typically SpecLink System Edit the BSDWAN INI file to include the path to the aecLinkMan directory aecLinkMan Path G SpecLink system where G is a LAN not a WAN 6 Place the BSDWAN INI file in the SpecLink application directory of all computers that will use the remote license file 7 You should be able to use SpecLink to manage and edit projects on your computer or on your local network at the same speeds as would be obtained if the key were placed locally Note that the project needs to be on the LAN or local drive and not on the WAN 8 When installing quarterly updates you will need to redo the network server installation on the WAN and on all LANs each quarter Network client installations need to be done each quarter also You should be able to verify that the BSDWAN INI file is working by looking in the Registry at the SpecLink System folder settings to confirm that they are the same as those in the INI file The path in the registry is HKEY_CURRE
3. 2 BSD SpecLink Installation Operating Environment SpecLink runs under 32 and 64 bit Microsoft Windows environments on Intel based personal computers The following sections describe the hardware and software recommendations to operate the software on your computer NOTE In order to install the software you must be logged in with administrator rights BSD SpecLink System Recommendations Listed below are hardware recommendations and software requirements for operation of SpecLink Keep the following in mind e As with any Windows based application faster system components and more system memory enable faster performance e The speed of the disk drive is important since SpecLink is a database based system e Use of a higher resolution video card and monitor enables more information to be displayed on the screen e Printers with higher resolution typically do a better job of printing your specifications and often print faster as well Hardware Recommendations e Intel compatible processor 1 GHz or better e 512 megabytes of RAM 128 minimum e 32x CD ROM reader e 600 MB of available disk space e 17 inch or 19 inch XGA monitor 1024 x 768 resolution and matching video card e 600 dpi laser printer e Meter account requires internet connection Software Requirements e Windows XP 32 bit or above Note English US settings are required If necessary change in your Regional Options in the Control Panel e Internet Ex
4. 7 After moving any projects you want to keep delete the SpecLink folder Changing the System Settings 26 If your server installation has been moved you may get the following message Unable to Access Security File SoftLink BSD in the System Path BSD SpecLink mam xi lt gt Unable to Access Security File SoftLink BSD in the System Path Security File Access message BSD SpecLink Installation After you get the Security File message and click OK the Registration and Settings dialog box will open to the System Settings tab T System settings STE System Settings Security Database Location CAS pecLink System SoftLink BSD Master Database Location JCASpecLink System M aster SPM Template Database Location JCASpecLink System M aster SPT Projects Location C SpecLink Projects Root Directory Path for Linked Documents Reset Date OK Cancel System Settings dialog box Following a Standalone Installation by default the Security Database Location Master Database Location Template Database Location and Projects Location are all set to the local drive For the Standalone Installation leave the locations except Projects Location if desired set to the local drive For the Client Install set the Security Database Location to the server installation and leave the Master Database and Template Database locations pointed to the local drive NOTE
5. If you have a SpecLink project that you use as an office master you many choose to set the Template Database location to that project See Chapter 10 of the User Manual for more information on office masters If Document Linking is being used you may need to set the Root Directory Path for Linked Documents This usually does not need to be done at the time of installation For more information see Chapter 10 of the User Manual BSD SpecLink 27 28 Installation To change the system settings 1 For each setting that you need to change click the yellow folder icon to the right of the path The Open dialog box will open Navigate to the correct file and click Open For the Security Database Location navigate to X SpecLink System SoftLink bsd where for either Client Installation X is the server and fora Standalone Installation X is the local drive For the Master Database Location navigate to X SpecLink System Master spm Where for a Standalone Installation or for a Client Install X is the local drive For the Template Database Location navigate to X SpecLink System Master spt Where for a Standalone Installation or for a Client Install X is the local drive For the Projects Location either leave it set to the local drive or set it to any drive and folder that you would like to have as the default Projects Location Whenever you create a new project this location will be where it saves by
6. can copy the discontinued section to a user added section in order to preserve the master notes Each quarter these changes are available on our website at www bsdsoftlink com In order to use the updates you must first install the update and then for each project you open you must choose how you would like the new master to interact with the project See Chapter 11 of the User Manual for instructions on updating projects Master Database Effective Dates Each quarterly update has a master database effective date range displayed in the Registration and Settings dialog box Full use of the software and data is allowed within the effective date range Beyond the end of the effective date range a message is displayed notifying you that it is time to install the next update For four weeks beyond the effective date range you are able to continue using the program normally At the end of this grace period access to the data expires If you have not installed an update by then you are not able to access any sections until you do It is necessary for you to install the update in order to maintain continued access to your projects Note If you have a Meter account without a subscription you are not required to install the updates every quarter BSD SpecLink 9 Installation NOTE If you do not install the update you can open existing projects format preview print and export sections and reports You will not be able to view s
7. default You will be able to choose a different location if this location is not appropriate for all projects Leave Root Directory Path blank unless using Document Linking For more information see Chapter 10 of the User Manual Click Apply and then click OK BSD SpecLink Index access key 4 entering 21 message 20 unpermit key 26 access rights 5 accessing the key over a WAN 24 after installation 20 BSDWAN ini file 24 Citrix server 7 client installation 8 client add new 8 close all applications before installing 6 evaluation installation 9 hard disk space 5 hardware recommendations 3 installation instructions 11 installation types 6 instructions for installation 11 LinkLine newsletter 9 local installation 7 master database location 28 MDAC installation 13 model projects 16 moving SpecLink installation directions 26 network installation 7 network installation with single user subscription 5 Novell set file and record locks 8 peer to peer network 8 pre installation checklist 4 projects location 28 Registration and Settings 21 dialog box 22 quarterly updates 10 BSD SpecLink Installation subscription terms 24 system settings 28 user count 23 root directory path for linked documents 28 sales contact 9 security database location 28 security file 27 server installation 7 single user subscription 5 software speed 8 standalone installation 7 subscription 24 system
8. the directions for installing it When you open the software click OK and the Registration and Settings dialog box will open Click Cancel to close the Registration and Settings dialog box SpecLink will open You will be able to open the Sample project or start a new project and view or edit any of the free sections 00010 02310 02785 07620 09300 09380 15735 16272 plus the checklist section of 15062 in our Sample project In the Perspective tab you can use section 111 and in the Short Form tab you can use X02 For help in navigating the software see Chapter 3 of the User Manual If you have questions contact your sales representative at 1 888 BSDSOFT 888 273 7638 NOTE If you are performing a first time installation you may skip to Installation Instructions on page 11 BSD SpecLink Installation Installing Updates SpecLink comes with quarterly updates that help to ensure your specifications are up to date and also include improvements to the SpecLink software The updates must be installed in order for you to continue using the software What is in the Update Updates to the master database include e Newsections e Updated edition dates on standards documents e Language changes for readability and accuracy and e Removal of non proprietary sections that are obsolete and removal of redundant proprietary sections NOTE You will be notified before the removal of any section so that if you need it you
9. Installation Installation This document provides detailed instructions for installing SpecLink which also includes PerSpective Performance specs and Short Form Specs This document includes system requirements pre installation tasks overview of installation types detailed installation instructions instructions for setting the system settings directions for establishing registration and settings directions for uninstalling and moving SpecLink and directions for accessing your Access Key over a WAN BSD SpecLink 1 Installation Contents COMME IAS a eave Res B EAA OBA ODE OREO Ra 2 Operating Environments Treten tintinta 3 BSD SpecLink System Recommendations c cccceceeseeteseeeseseseees 3 Before Installing SP CLINK cececesesseeceseseeseseseeeeseseeeeeeseseseeeeseaeaeeteeeecaeateeeenaeaeens 4 Print and Use the Latest Copy of This Document from the CD or WOCDSIC E REAREA AEEA EEA PEE AEAT RERA 4 ACCESS KOy eieren e ea a a a A AE SS 4 Single User SUDSCTIDtION eccececeseseeteseeeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeteeeteaeeteteeeaeaeeteees 5 Hard Disk Space siana a iaai daas 5 Access Rights to Server for Network Installations 0 0 5 Time and Date and Regional Settings ccccsesceeseeeseseseeeeeesees 5 Closing All Applications Before Installing SpecLink 00 0 6 Installation Types sensone a S 6 Standalone Desktop or Laptop Installation sceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Network Installations eeeece
10. NT_USER Software VB and VBA Program Settings BSD SpecLink System In the System Settings tab of the Registration amp Settings dialog box there will be an asterisk at the end of the Security Database Location line when you are using the BSDWAN INI file To see the location of the access key click on the asterisk Moving the Software 24 There are five general steps to moving SpecLink e For Network Server or Standalone installations obtain an Unpermit key from BSD Technical Support as described below e Move project files to a safe location BSD SpecLink Installation e Uninstall SpecLink and delete files not removed by uninstall e Install SpecLink in its new location and for Network Server or Standalone installation call BSD Technical Support for a new Access Key as described earlier in this document NOTE In order to obtain an Access Key for a new location you must have called BSD Technical Support to acquire an Unpermit key for the previous location e Move project files to the new location Unpermitting SpecLink If you are moving a Network Server or Standalone installation to a new location you must first obtain an Unpermit key as described below 1 Open SpecLink but do not open any projects 2 From the File menu choose Registration and Settings The Registration and Settings dialog box opens 3 Call BSD Technical Support at 1 800 266 7732 or 404 365 9226 and ask for an Unpermit key On the Registr
11. alling from the CD or download file you will see this Setup Type screen BSD SpecLink InstallShield Wizard x Setup Type Select the setup type that best suits your needs Click the type of setup you prefer memanen e Description This will install all SpecLink software program files shared files and data files to a location you specify Be sure to check that you have sufficient disk space available for the files being installed InstallShield SpecLink Setup Type screen 12 Choose the installation type then click the Next button BSD SpecLink Installation If you choose the Standalone or Network Server for a first time installation the Select Destination screen opens Skip to step 14 If you choose the Standalone or Network Server for an update installation the installation detects the destination based on the current installation checks to see if there is enough available disk space and the Start Copying Files screen opens Go to step 16 The Client Installation is informational only If you choose Standalone or Network Server the Select Model Projects screen opens Click on each option to read a short description of the Model Project and go to the next step BSD SpecLink InstallShield Wizard Select Model Projects m Multifamily Residential Model File Branch Bank Model File The Basics Model File led ction specifications only 15908 K Space Required on C Space Available o
12. atabase are stored on the CD ROM included with your shipment The installation process installs all software files to the appropriate locations Instructions for All Installations For all installation types perform the following steps 1 Goto the computer where you want to install the software NOTE If you are installing an update please be sure no one is currently using the software If they are some files may not be replaced and you will not be able to run the program One way to check if anyone is using the software is to look for a file call softlink Idb in the SpecLink system folder on either the local drive or the server If that file exists a user is in the software NOTE You must have administrator rights in order to install the software For Server installations go to a Client computer not the Server Make sure you have read Network Installations on page 7 for important information regarding different kinds of Network Installations BSD SpecLink 11 Installation For initial Server installations you first will need a share on the server to which all SpecLink users on the network will have full rights We recommend naming a folder in the share SpecLink This will be the folder you select for the destination in step 15 NOTE Perform the initial Network Server installation from a client for two reasons 1 To ensure that you can access the server from the client and 2 if the installation requires you to
13. ation and Settings tab delete the current Access Key Click Apply Aconfirmation message will open asking Are you sure you want to REMOVE this application s Access Key Click OK Read the Unpermit code to technical support Uninstalling SpecLink NOTE If uninstalling a network server or standalone installation do not uninstall SoecLink without first acquiring an Unpermit key as described above Uninstalling Network Server Installations To uninstall Network Server installations after receiving your Unpermit code use Windows Explorer to navigate to the server installation and after moving any project files to a safe location delete the SpecLink folder BSD SpecLink 25 Installation Uninstalling Standalone and Network Client Installations To uninstall Standalone and Network Client installations NOTE For Standalone installations first follow the directions for Unpermitting SpecLink Unpermitting is not applicable to Network Client Installations From the Start menu choose Settings and then choose Control Panel Double click on Add Remove Programs Find BSD SpecLink in the list of programs and click on it Click the Add Remove button Follow the onscreen directions to remove SpecLink or refer to your Windows User Manual NOTE If SpecLink is listed twice repeat the steps for uninstalling 6 When the uninstall is complete in Windows Explorer navigate to the SpecLink folder a FF ON gt
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15. d launch automatically Click the Install BSD Products option at the bottom of the screen Under SpecLink click View Release Notes Alternatively you can go to our website at http Awww bsdsoftlink com speclink sl_subscribers htm to get the release notes NOTE You will need to have Adobe Acrobat in order to open the release notes BSD SpecLink Installation Installing the Update The update is installed in much the same way as the software is installed initially except that it detects where the software is currently installed so it does not ask where you would like it installed NOTE While the software can detect where to be installed you will need to know which type of installation you have Network or Standalone local installation To determine what type of installation your have open SpecLink but do not open any projects From the File menu choose Registration and Settings Click the System Settings tab If the Security Database Location is set to a drive other than your local drive local drives are usually C or D then you have a Network installation If the Security Database Location is set to your local drive then you have a Standalone installation If you are the server computer of a peer to peer network the security database location will be your local drive but you will need to use the Network installation followed by a Client installation Installation Instructions The SpecLink software and master d
16. ditions of this agreement before installing copying or using this product BY INSTALLING COPYING OR OTHERWISE USING THIS PRODUCT YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT 1 LICENSE You have the non exclusive right to use this copyrighted program under the conditions specified below You may not distribute copies of the program or documentation to others You may not modify or translate the program or related documentation without the prior written consent of Building Systems Design Inc BSD YOU MAY NOT USE COPY MODIFY OR TRANSFER THE PROGRAM OR DOCUMENTATION t the terms of the license agreement do not accept the terms of the license agreement Install Shield Software License Agreement dialog box 11 Review the agreement and click the Yes button to accept the agreement NOTE The Agreement can also be found in Appendix B of the User Manual BSD SpecLink 13 14 Installation The SpecLink Setup Type screen opens If you need help deciding which installation type to use click on each option to read the description of what will be installed and see the previous section in this document If you are installing an update see the note on Installing the Update on page 11 for how to determine which update installation you need NOTE If the server is a Citrix server or Terminal Services server perform a Standalone installation not a Network Server installation If you are inst
17. e time and their formats Closing All Applications Before Installing SpecLink Before installing any Windows programs it is important to close all applications This includes disabling all anti virus applications running in the background and the Microsoft Office Shortcut bar Please refer to your Windows user manual After closing all applications visible on your task bar which is the horizontal bar typically located at the bottom of the screen close any additional applications by right clicking the task bar and selecting Task Manager from the resulting menu Use End Task to close all applications NOTE In order to install SoecLink you must have administrator rights Installation Types When you start the installation you will be presented with two installation options Standalone and Network Server If there is only one person who will be using the software perform a Standalone installation on the local drive you will be able to save project files to a server if desired If there is more than one person who will be using the software even with a single user license perform a Network Server installation to the server and Network Client on each client the master that gets installed locally cannot be edited and therefore does not need to be backed up other project and office master files can be saved to a server if desired Read the following descriptions for more details Standalone Desktop or Laptop Installation If t
18. e D is the drive letter of your CD ROM reader and click OK NOTE If you have any problems installing from the CD try navigating through Windows Explorer to the D SpecPlus folder and run the SpecLink_setup exe NOTE If you are performing a Client Installation you do not use the CD Install the Network server installation first then click on the Start button Run and then Browse to the SpecLink Client folder on your server Click on SpecLink_setup exe or SpecLink_Download exe and then Open Skip to step 10 12 BSD SpecLink Installation 8 In the Main Menu of the Installation Browser from the choices at the bottom of the screen click Install BSD Products 9 The Install screen will open In the list of products at the top of the screen click the Install button next to BSD SpecLink NOTE If you are installing from the downloaded version navigate to where you downloaded the file and double click on SpecLink_Download exe It will start extracting the files During the install process you will need to input a serial code The code is slp4457117 10 The SpecLink installation starts and the Software License Agreement screen opens BSD SpecLink InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read th FOOOEOO HOE ee eeeeeeeeee A Building Systems Design Inc End User License Agreement SOOR OOO R OOOO EERE EERE EEE EERE EFEE ETE D EERE EEEEEEEE EERE EEE EERE EERE ETOH ETOH ED Carefully read all the terms and con
19. ections in the Document panel or edit sections Non Sequential Versions If you did not install the previous update it is not necessary to install it prior to installing the current version Each quarterly update is a complete copy of the program and master data and does not require a previous installation Also keep in mind that installation of an update does not overwrite any information you have added to your projects Before Installing the Update Before installing your update review the following information to help you avoid most common installation problems Read the Emails BSD Support Sends Prior to the Update Being Mailed Before the update is sent to you BSD Support sends one to two emails containing important information about the update including when to expect the update and important things that may need to be done prior to installing the update If there are multiple users in your office please forward these emails to them NOTE These emails are sent to our point of contact at your office If you are not sure we have that person s latest email address please email it to us at support bsdsoftlink com or call 800 266 7732 Read the Release Notes Important information about the updates to the SpecLink software is detailed in the Release Notes each quarter To read the Release Notes 1 Insert the latest copy of the BSD SoftLink Products Suite CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The installation browser shoul
20. g the software you must call Technical Support for an Unpermit key as described at the end of this document e You are only able to open Free sections until you have entered a valid Access Key Also if you allow your subscription to expire your access rights to all sections other than Free sections are terminated automatically e f your subscription expires you can format preview print and export sections and reports for projects you created during your valid subscription period You will be unable to view sections in the document panel change selections or otherwise edit the sections User Count An unlimited number of users may run the software at a single office location However subscriptions are based on a specific number of concurrent users If you have paid for a 10 user subscription for example only ten people may gain access to the software simultaneously An eleventh person attempting to open the software receives a message that the User Count has been exceeded and access is denied You may find it desirable to increase your User Count in the future especially if several people need to be working on a single project simultaneously To obtain a new Access Key for an increased User Count call sales at 1 888 273 7638 to change your subscription BSD SpecLink Installation Subscription Terms Access to SpecLink is sold on an annual subscription basis unless you purchase a meter account The annual subscription p
21. have not entered a valid key you will see the above message 2 Click OK The Registration and Settings dialog box opens BSD SpecLink Installation Registration and Settings Registration System Settings Access ID Access Key A48E959C_ S7KDUC3 HS4X8G LOLXVS User Count Catalogs 3 Users SpecLink Subscription Effective Dates IV Architectural Nov 01 2005 To Dec 04 2006 Stuctusl Engineering Civil Engineerin Master Database Effective Dates B 2 a Nov 01 2005 To Mar 13 2006 _ jena Serene I Mechanical Electrical Register Here The Basics Click the button to automatically register I Divisional online You will need your Invoice ID You can also register manually by calling BSD Support at 1 800 266 7732 You wil PetSpective need the Access ID shown above IV Performance M Short Form Register Product Online Accounts Meter Acct No 87077 Meter Value 399 Subscription Acct No N A Registration and Settings dialog box NOTE If the Registration and Settings dialog box does not open from the File menu choose Registration and Settings 3 Call 1 800 266 7732 or 404 365 9226 in Atlanta to obtain your Access Key 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m EST Monday through Friday or enter your Access ID into an email and send it to support bsdsoftlink com If you received your Electronic Invoice ID EID via email click on the Register Product Online button and enter the Invoice ID Clic
22. here is only one computer that needs access to the software or if you purchased one license for each computer that needs access to the software perform a Standalone installation A Standalone installation is the fastest way to run SpecLink since the program and all the system databases are stored on the local drive Users can choose to store projects on a server so they get backed up Standalone installations must be performed from the CD ROM or from the downloaded file SpecLink_Download exe from our website and must be installed while sitting at the computer where SpecLink will be used 6 BSD SpecLink Installation For complete instructions see the next section of this document When the installation is complete follow the directions for getting an access key Network Installations If more computers need access to the software than the number of licenses you purchased you will need to do a network installation All network installations require a Network Server installation If you are using a peer to peer network perform a network server installation on the computer where the access key will be stored NOTE If you will be running SpecLink from a Citrix server or using Terminal Services perform a Standalone installation on the server only It is unnecessary to perform Network Server and Network Client installations if you are using a Citrix server or Terminal Services Network Server Installation Network Server insta
23. ive then click at the end of the Path and type the folder name SpecLink 15 Once you have selected the destination folder click Next Your computer system will be checked to see if there is enough available disk space and the Start Copying Files screen opens BSD SpecLink Installation BSD SpecLink InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation it to change the de before you un Setup will also add a folder to the Start Menu and configure your computer to run SpecLink Install Shield SpecLink Setup Start Copying Files Screen 16 Review the choices you made during installation Use the Back button to make any necessary changes Once you are ready to proceed click Next to begin installation Aprogress bar indicates the progress of the installation BSD SpecLink 17 18 Installation BSD SpecLink InstallShield Wizard Setup Status The InstallShield Wizard is installing BSD SpecLink Installing P Test speclink server system master spm Install Shield Cancel Installation Progress Bar Installation time depends on the speed of your computer system Using the recommended configuration it will take less than 10 minutes Once the software has been successfully loaded you may be prompted to restart the computer If you get this message you must restart to make sure the installed files are registered properly If you have performed a Net
24. k Client installation before you can start the software See the descriptions of the installation types for more information If this is a first time installation you will get the following messages A Valid Access Key must be entered before application can be activated BSD SpecLink 19 20 Installation BSD SpecLink You can use SpecLink without a key for evaluation purposes Click OK here and then again in the following Registration dialog to continue in evaluation mode Go to File and Open Project and browse for the sample project To purchase an annual subscription or a meter account call 1 888 273 7638 1 888 BSDSOFT to order Once you purchase to gain access to your documents you can use your Electronic Invoice ID EID to register online in the following dialog IF you need help or did not receive an EID with your purchase or by email you can call Technical Support at 1 800 266 7732 to register by phone Entering the Access Key Once the installation has been completed to gain access to the master content you must set your Registration and Settings using a special Access Key You may have received this via email when you ordered the program or you can call Technical Support at 800 266 7732 to get your key If this is a first time installation or if you have moved the software after installing call SpecLink support for your access key To do this perform the following steps 1 Run SpecLink If you
25. k OK You must be connected to the Internet to do this NOTE If you are calling and do not have a phone next to the computer write down the Access ID and then call 4 Enter the Access Key code that SpecLink technical support gives you Then click the Apply button to activate your permissions BSD SpecLink 21 22 Installation 5 If you have purchased a Meter account you will receive an Electronic Invoice ID EID via email When you have received the EID simply click on Register Product Online and enter it there The User Count field displays the number of valid concurrent users allowed by your subscription The Subscription Effective Dates field displays the date range that your particular subscription is valid The Master Database Effective Dates field displays the valid date range for the current master database NOTE The User Count Subscription Effective Dates and Master Database Effective Dates fields are set automatically by the program and cannot be altered except by anew access key The SpecLink software and database are ready to be used 5 Click OK SpecLink will launch See Chapter 3 of the User Manual for directions on using the software Notes on Registration and Settings e Each time SpecLink is installed to a new hard drive or a new folder a unique Access Key is required Once an Access Key has been entered the SpecLink software cannot be moved without invalidating your permissions Before movin
26. llations must be performed from the CD ROM or from the downloaded file SoecLink_Download exe from our website It is recommended that you perform Network Server installations from a client machine not the server In rare instances a reboot may be required If you install from a client you will only need to reboot the client If you install from the server you will need to reboot the server Make sure all computers that will need to run the software have full rights to the folder where you installed SpecLink Users will need to read write edit and delete in the SpecLink folder on the server in order to have access to the software NOTE For Novell networks you must also set file locks according to this information on Novell s website Load Monitor server parameters locks Change the following parameters max record locks per connection 3000 max file locks per connection 1000 max file lock 300 000 and max record locks 50 000 For complete installation instructions see the next section of this document Since the Network Server installation only installs the system databases and security files you will need to perform the Client installation in order to run the software Client Installations Client installations must be performed on each client computer that will run the software Client installations are performed from the Client folder on the server rather than from the CD or the download file BSD SpecLink 7 8 Ins
27. n C Install Shield Select Model Projects screen Descriptio Use this option to copy the M esidential Model a location for use or Wot appropriate log 13 Select any Model Projects you want to install then click the Next button NOTE It is not necessary to select any Model Projects to install the software Model Projects can be used as templates for starting new projects You can always install any desired models later BSD SpecLink 15 16 Installation If you are performing a first time installation the Choose Destination Location screen opens Choose Destination Location up will install files Setup will install BSD SpecLink in the following folder Ta install to this folder click Next To install to a different folder click Browse and select another Destination Folder InstallShield SpecLink Setup Choose Destination Location Screen 14 Select the destination folder By default the installation will be made to C SpecLink If you are performing a new Network Server installation click Browse to choose the path to the server If you are performing a new Client Installation or Standalone Installation either accept the default path of C SpecLink or click Browse to choose a different location on the local computer NOTE The software must be installed to its own folder and not on the root of a drive To create a folder when Browsing navigate to and click on the dr
28. n register online if you have received your Invoice ID via email or you will need to call or email for an access key in order to use the software The key will continue to work until it is time for your renewal unless you move the software or upgrade the computer where SpecLink is installed The key is what gives you access to the catalogs and the number of licenses that you have purchased To obtain an access key follow the directions in this document for installing or moving SpecLink and then contact SpecLink technical support at 800 266 7732 or support bsdsofilink com You will need to provide us with your Access ID which can be found in the Registration and Settings dialog box as described later in this document 4 BSD SpecLink Installation SpecLink technical support is located in Atlanta and office hours are 8 30 a m to 5 30 p m Eastern Standard Time EST on normal business days If you call or email at other times it is unlikely you will be able to obtain an access key at that time If you leave a message or send an email with your Access ID we will contact you at the beginning of our next business day NOTE If you are moving the software to a new location you must first call BSD Technical Support to acquire an Unpermit key See the end of this document for instructions Single User Subscription Even if your license is for a single user keep in mind that you can install SoecLink on your network A network installation
29. of a single user subscription allows more than one user but only one at a time to access the program The network installation is described later in this document Hard Disk Space Check your hard disk to make sure you have enough space You should have about 500 megabytes available after your SpecLink installation is complete to avoid problems with operations like copying projects For a new installation this means you should have about 800 megabytes available Access Rights to Server for Network Installations If you are installing on a network all users need to have full edit create and delete rights within the SpecLink folder on the server Time and Date and Regional Settings SpecLink security is based on a time and date sensitive algorithm This pre installation checklist ensures that security is set correctly Note English US settings are required If necessary change in your Regional Options in the Control Panel NOTE Time and date sensitivity applies to all installations stand alone network client and new installations If it is a network installation make sure the date time and the formats of both the date and time are the same on the server and all the client workstations BSD SpecLink 5 Installation To check to see if the time and date are correct and are in the right formats 1 From the Control panel open the Regional Settings dialog box 2 Click the Date and Time tabs to check the dat
30. plorer 5 5 or higher 5 0 minimum BSD SpecLink 3 Installation No other software is required to use SpecLink Formatting and printing of sections table of contents and project requirements reports can be accomplished from within the program If desired SpecLink files may be exported to a word processor but all intelligence associated with the files is lost when this step is taken Before Installing SpecLink This document contains detailed information about installing SpecLink for the first time on a standalone computer network server or client and for moving SpecLink to another computer Before installing SpecLink review the following information to help you avoid most common installation problems Print and Use the Latest Copy of This Document from the CD or Website This document is periodically updated For the most up to date information print out and use the latest copy of this document from your update CD or from our website To read and or print the latest copy of this document 1 Insert the latest copy of the BSD SoftLink Products Suite CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The installation browser should launch automatically 2 Click the Install BSD Products option at the bottom of the screen Under SpecLink click View Installation Instructions Alternatively go to http Awww bsdsoftlink com support s _ manual htm to get the most recent version from our website Access Key After you install SoecLink you ca
31. reboot you will reboot the Client computer instead of the Server It is recommended that you perform the Network Server update from a Client computer so that the installation will be able to automatically detect the location of the Network Server installation Make sure the computer meets the system requirements as described on page 3 Make sure you have at least 600 MB of space available on the drive where you will be installing SpecLink for the first time For installing an update make sure you have at least 300 MB of space available Check your time and date settings as described on page 5 Uninstall any evaluation versions of SpecLink Uninstall directions are on page 25 NOTE Only uninstall evaluation versions not previous quarterly releases Uninstalling a licensed installation may cause you to need a new Access Key after you have reinstalled 6 Close ALL Windows applications including SpecLink as described on page 6 7 Insert the latest copy of the BSD SoftLink Products Suite CD ROM into your CD ROM drive or if installing from the download file skip to the note in step 9 NOTE If you have skipped installing an earlier quarterly update it is unnecessary to install it You only need to install the latest update The installation program starts automatically when you put the CD in the drive If you have turned Autorun off to start the installation from the Start menu select Run then type in D setup wher
32. requirements 3 system settings 28 changing 29 technical support 5 template database location 28 Terminal Services 7 time and date settings 5 unable to access security file message 27 uninstalling SpecLink 27 acquire unpermit key first 26 directions 26 update 9 before installing 10 emails from BSD Support 10 installation 11 LinkLine newsletter 9 master database effective dates 10 release notes 11 removed sections 9 what it includes 9 user count 23 using SpecLink remotely 24 Wide Area Networks 24 29
33. rice includes use of the software and database unlimited telephone support on line support and four quarterly updates per year The subscriber may use SpecLink to produce construction specifications for specific projects and to create master project files that may be further edited for use on specific projects Construction specifications thus produced may be reproduced and distributed for use in connection with particular projects and for no other purpose Other unauthorized reproduction of any portion of the database or of the software constitutes a violation of the license agreement and the copyright laws For a complete description of subscription terms refer to the countersigned order form returned with your initial package You may also review Appendix B in the User Manual which reproduces the standard terms of the license agreement Configuring SpecLink with your Access Key in another office The following are steps to take to improve performance when the Access Key and nothing else is on a remote WAN server to allow use by multiple sites or users We are using the term WAN to mean a Wide Area Network or a computer in a remote location and LAN to mean a Local Area Network or a server in your current location 1 Perform a network server installation to a folder on the WAN typically in a folder called SpecLink All users must be able to add edit and delete files in this folder The installation should not be done over the WAN
34. tallation For the client installation the SpecLink program is stored and run from the client s local drive and the access key is stored on the server The system databases including the BSD Master are accessed from the client s local hard drive The access key and projects if stored on the server is the only thing accessed from the server The master that is installed locally is the BSD Master which users cannot edit and which does not need to be backed up To perform a Client Install first follow the directions in the next section of this document for a Network Server installation on the computer where the access key will be stored Then on each client computer that will need to run SpecLink follow the directions for a Client Installation After installing the first client you will also need to follow the directions for getting an access key NOTE If you will run SpecLink from the server the computer where the access key and databases are stored as you would on a peer to peer network you must also perform a Client Install Additional Client Installation If you are adding a new client machine to a network that is already running SpecLink follow the directions for the client installations You will not need a new key Evaluation Installation If you have not yet purchased the software and are installing in order to evaluate choose one of the above installations evaluators usually choose a Standalone installation and follow
35. work Server installation when the installation is complete a message opens informing you that you must now install all the Client installations Click OK To install the client installation go to Start and Run Browse to the server drive where SpecLink has been installed Open the Client folder Double click on the SpecLink_setup exe or SpecLink_Download exe This will need to be done on each computer that needs to run SpecLink If you have performed a Client or Standalone installation when the installation is complete a message opens asking if you would like to start SoecLink now BSD SpecLink Installation Question 2 Installation complete Would you like to start SpecLink now _w Start SpecLink Now Question 17 Click Yes to start SpecLink now Click No to start it later NOTE If you have performed an update installation when you open projects created with an earlier version you will be prompted to update the project to the current master See Chapter 11 of the User Manual for information and instructions 18 Click on Exit Browser to close the installation browser After Installation Once the installation is complete start the software Click the Start menu button choose Programs then BSD SoftLink Products and then choose SpecLink You can also create a shortcut on your desktop NOTE If you are performing a network installation you must perform both a Network Server installation and a Networ
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