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1. Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs a of Wuibcary Management Madeleasy4 Installing L4U Platinum Elite 3 1f on Windows Systems Overview This installation document has been created to assist in the installation or reinstallation of L4U Platinum Elite 3 1f on Windows computers It is assumed that no previous of L4U exists on the system The L4U Platinum Elite software can be downloaded from our website at http www 4u com This will install L4U Platinum Elite into the proper folders and create desktop shortcuts to facilitate launching the software If you wish to upgrade from L4U Platinum 2 3 please print out and read the Upgrade to L4U Platinum Elite from Platinum on Windows Systems document The basic procedure for installing L4U Platinum Elite follows these steps A Download the L4U Platinum Elite software from our website or use the L4U Platinum Elite Install CD B Install the L4U Platinum Elite software which includes a Blank Data File a Install L4U Platinum Elite first if L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for the Library C Launch L4U and Enter the new license information D Login to L4U This document is divided into 2 sections depending on which version of L4U Platinum Elite you are licensed for e For first time users installing Single User see Install L4U Platinum Elite Single User Software below2. analysis Program Version Windows tm version 11 11 9 ye Location LAU Elite exe in volume C Verify S gt Backup Structure File LAU Elite 4DC in volume G Compact Data File LAU Elite Data 4DD in volume C Ik oc 2 LAU Program Files Sy L LAU Elite Rollback Server Server Database gt 2 LAU Elite Data 4DD S L Restore Copy the path Repair n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com TollFree 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 15 Library ManagementMade Easy 3 Close the Maintenance amp Security Center window 4 Make note of the L4U Automated Backup settings if used Specifically the where when amp what settings Please refer to Automated Backup in the Backup Restore chapter of the L4U Users Manual for more information 5 Ifyou need to Export the Pop Up Lists proceed to the next section otherwise Select File gt Quit Pop Up Lists Pop Up Lists are used in different parts of the L4U program A pop up list appears any time a field that uses a pop up list is clicked on or tabbed into Status and Condition of an item Client Type and Excluded Keywords use pop up lists You will want to export them before upgrading if you have modified the items in the pop up list The lists are imported after the upgrade process has finished Otherwise you can skip this step Please refer to the L4U User M
3. 4DD is the name of your current datafile Click Done If you need to Export the Pop Up Lists proceed to the next section otherwise Select File gt Quit Pop Up Lists Export Pop Up Lists are used in different parts of the L4U program A pop up list appears any time a field that uses a pop up list is clicked on or tabbed into Status and Condition of an item Client Type and Excluded Keywords use pop up lists You will want to export them before upgrading if you have modified the items in the pop up list The lists are imported after the upgrade process has finished Otherwise you can skip this step Please refer to the L4U User Manual for more information on Pop Up Lists To Export the Pop Up Lists 1 2 3 File gt Preferences Click Admin Select the Inventory amp Misc tab Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 6 Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Ga library Management Mada sags Under List Control Click Export Lists 5 A Confirmation screen appears Click Yes You are asked to name the export file Click Proceed e Enter the file name and the location to save to Cl
4. The phone number is in the footer of this document or feel free to send an inquiry to training L4U com n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com lt Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 5 po Wliocany Management Madeleasy Re Installing L4U Platinum Elite 3 1f Single User on Windows Systems Reinstalling L4U Platinum Elite is straightforward and the basic procedure is ITOAM MONBR gt YS Backup the Current Data File Export Custom Pop Up Lists if any Uninstall the old L4U Platinum Elite Install L4U Platinum Elite Move the Current Data File back to the correct location Launch L4U amp Select the Current Data File Login to L4U amp Verify the Data File Import Custom Pop Up Lists if any Reset L4U Automatic Backup if necessary Locate your Current Datafile To identify the name and location of a Single User Current Data File ee a mn Make sure that L4U Platinum Elite Single User is running From Help in the menu bar select About L4U e g Help gt About L4U Click the Data file Information tab Fourth field down Path to Datafile indicates the name of the current data file and where it is located e L4U data files end with the 4DD suffix e Make note of the path and the name of the Current Datafile e The default location of the current datafile is C L4U Program Files L4U Elite Single Database xxx 4DD where xxx
5. TollFree 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 18 a of KLoro Management Madeleasy4 Thank you for your continued support of L4U Revision History March 4 2013 Pop Up Lists amp Backup included February 28 2013 3 1f and updates from previous versions Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 19
6. the L4U Platinum Elite Server will download the new Admin Utility upon first connect 1 Launch L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility via the shortcut that was installed on the desktop or via Windows Start Button gt All Programs gt L4U Platinum Elite gt AU gt L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Admin Utility 2 Select Enter the librarian s usual login credentials For example a Select Administrator from the User Identification List b Inthe Password field enter tems i This password is case sensitive Click Connect Enter the Librarian Client Code and PIN and login as normal 2n Verify with the librarian that this is the correct current datafile If Pop Up Lists were exported then proceed to the next section otherwise the upgrade process is complete Pop Up Lists Import To Import the Pop Up Lists 10 File gt Preferences 11 Click Admin 12 Select the Inventory amp Misc tab 13 Under List Control Click Import Lists 14 A Confirmation screen appears Click OK 15 You are asked to select the export file Click Proceed 16 Locate the file and Click Open e A scrolling screen will display the files as they are imported 17 A Confirmation that all lists have imported appears Click OK 18 Click Save to Exit Preferences The reinstallation is complete Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com
7. 1 User Manual can be found in L4U s Client Corner Decide who will need Administrative Access to L4U once Patrons are entered This is usually the librarian and any trusted assistants Create a Homeroom e g LIBADMIN etc and assign this Homeroom an Access Level Name using the old Second Level Password For example Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com lt Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 4 Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs In the Client File assign a PIN to the librarian and ensure this user s belong to this new Homeroom This user would use the combination of their Client Code and PIN to Log In with in the future instead of the Superuser Account The installation process is complete Welcome to L4U What Next Next step is to read the L4U Quick Start Guide that is included with your documentation set It is also available in L4U s Client Corner along with the rest of the L4U manuals Then review your training schedule Please contact your district librarian for your L4U Training schedule or if one does not exist please contact L4U s Training Department to review your training options
8. Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 16 Library ManagementMade Easy e The location is L4U Platinum Elite gt Server gt Advanced gt Uninstall L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Server 2 Follow the onscreen directions 3 Click Done when the Uninstall has finished The L4U Elite Server folder will still exist after the Uninstall program has finished Rename the folder to Server Old to differentiate it from the new L4U Elite Server software that will be installed in the next section The Server Old folder can be safely deleted after the new program has been installed and verified as complete The default location for this folder is C L4U Program Files L4U Elite Install L4U Platinum Elite Server L4U Platinum Elite Server software is available from L4U s Client Corner or via the L4U Platinum Elite Install CD Launch the Server Installer and follow the onscreen directions Restore the Current Datafile How the Current Datafile is restored depends on how it was backed up If L4U was used to backup the current datafile please refer to Restoring a Backup in Backup Restore chapter of the L4U Users Manual If the current datafile was manually copied to another location then copy the datafile back to the correct location The default location for the current datafile is C L4U Program Files L4U Elite Server Server Database Launch L4U Platinum Elite Server After the Current Datafile has been restored to the default location Launch L4U and select i
9. Install L4U Platinum Elite Multi User Software on Windows Systems After reading the Overview on page 1 install the L4U Software from Internet Download or from the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD To download the L4U Platinum Elite software from the L4U Library Software Website then follow these steps 1 Go to or click http www l4u com 2 Click Client Corner 3 Enter your L4U Customer ID and your Password If you do not have a Password please send an email to Admin L4U com requesting a Client Corner Password In this email include your name email address school name and client code 4 Click Login Go to Downloads 6 Download and Save the L4U Platinum Elite Server software and the L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility software to your desktop e Install L4U Platinum Elite Server first if L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for the Library Please refer to the Data File section on page 11 m Install L4U Platinum Elite Server Program Install the L4U Server software on the server computer If you have the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD please skip to Step 3 Double click on the downloaded L4U Platinum Elite Server Installer Skip to Step 6 Insert the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD into your computer Open the CD from My Computer Click the Server Installer button The Installer preparation screen will display Click Next when the L4U Platinum Elite Introduction Screen displays The L4U Platinum Eli
10. Verify with the librarian that this is the correct current datafile If Pop Up Lists were exported then proceed to the next section otherwise the upgrade process is complete Pop Up Lists Import To Import the Pop Up Lists File gt Preferences Click Admin Select the Inventory amp Misc tab Under List Control Click Import Lists A Confirmation screen appears Click OK You are asked to select the export file Click Proceed Locate the file and Click Open e Ascrolling screen will display the files as they are imported 8 A Confirmation that all lists have imported appears Click OK 9 Click Save to Exit Preferences Soy Se Reset the L4U Automatic Backup This step is only necessary if you use the Automatic Backup feature of L4U Elite A reset is necessary as the software was reinstalled It is easy to reset the backup just recreate the Automatic Backup Please refer to the Automated Backup section of the Backup Resort chapter in the L4U User Manual for more information on how to perform an Automated Backup The reinstallation is complete Thank you for your continued support of L4U Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com lt Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 9 po Kiera Management Madeleasy
11. anual for more information on Pop Up Lists To Export the Pop Up Lists Launch the L4U Elite Admin Utility from any L4U workstation File gt Preferences Click Admin Select the nventory amp Misc tab Under List Control Click Export Lists A Confirmation screen appears Click Yes You are asked to name the export file Click Proceed Enter the file name and the location to save to 9 Click Save 10 A Confirmation that all lists have exported appears Click OK 11 Click Save to Exit Preferences 12 Quit the L4U Elite Admin Utility 13 Quit the L4U Elite Server a Oo ee eS a Back Up Existing Data Before Upgrade We always recommend that you ensure you have a current backup before any upgrade If you re not sure please refer to Manual Backup in the Backup Restore chapter of the L4U Users Manual to perform a backup Alternatively you can always navigate to the location of the Current Datafile and manually copy the Current Datafile to the desktop You must quit L4U Platinum Elite first Uninstall L4U Platinum Elite L4U Platinum Elite has an Uninstall program to assist with this task 1 From the Windows Start button select Uninstall L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Server Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632
12. ce Library Name with Location unchecked Click Activate Click Ok when Activation is successful If Activation fails please contact L4U Support for an Authentication code Click Save to exit the Library Profile screen Click Done 3 4 5 6 7 Login to L4U Platinum Elite Single User Platinum Elite 3 1f requires all L4U Administrative Users to Log In when accessing the L4U Application 1 Cont d from Launch L4U Platinum Elite Single User on page 3 2 You will need to choose a Client Code and PIN to login e Use items for Client Code and items for the PIN 3 Click Verify 4 Click Details when an Alert displays stating this is a Superuser password e More information is available below 5 Click OK 6 Homeroom Management window appears 7 LAU Platinum Elite is now ready for use No Clients or Homerooms exist if this is a Blank Data File or a Conversion Enter or import Clients and then revisit Homerooms to set the Access Level for the Homeroom that needs Administration privileges Information on these topics can be found here e Client Entry Manual Please refer to Chapter 4 of the L4U Users Manual e Client Entry Importing Class Lists Please refer to Import Client Data in the Importing amp Exporting chapter of the L4U Users Manual e Homerooms Please refer to Chapter 4 of the L4U Users Manual e Access Levels Please refer to Creating Access Levels in the Passwords chapter of the L4U Users Manual The L4U Platinum Elite 3
13. crs Install L4U Platinum Elite Single User Program 1 If you have the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD please skip to Step 3 Double click on the downloaded L4U Platinum Elite Single User Installer Skip to Step 6 Insert the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD into your computer Open the CD from My Computer Click the Single User Installer button The Installer preparation screen will display Click Next when the L4U Platinum Elite Introduction Screen displays The L4U Platinum Elite License Agreement will display a Read the Agreement and if acceptable select accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next 9 Click Install 10 Click Done to exit the installer when finished a If the Windows Fonts folder has remained open simply close it once you have exited the installer 11 Restart your computer so that the L4U font will be available for use a ee The L4U Platinum Elite Single User software is now installed on the system The default installation path is HD L4U Program Files L4U Elite Single where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive Data File The Platinum Elite 3 1f installer includes a blank data file A blank data file is only required if all of the Library items are to be entered manually or via a MARC record import If this is the case please proceed to the next section Launch L4U Platinum Elite Single User If L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for the library please see the documentation
14. e For first time users installing Multi User see Install L4U Platinum Elite Software Multi User Software on Page 10 Reinstalling L4U Platinum Elite e Ifyou are reinstalling L4U Platinum Elite Single User please refer to page 6 e Ifyou are reinstalling L4U Platinum Elite Multi User please refer to page 15 Install L4U Platinum Elite Single User Software Install L4U Software from Internet Download or from the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD To download the L4U Platinum Elite software from the L4U Library Software Website then follow these steps 1 Goto or click http www l4u com 2 Click Client Corner n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 1 Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Ga library Management Mada sage Enter your L4U Customer ID and your Password If you do not have a Password please send an email to Admin L4U com requesting a Client Corner Password In this email include your name email address school name and client code Click Login Go to Downloads 6 Download and Save the L4U Platinum Elite Single User software e Install L4U Platinum Elite Single User first if L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for the Library Please refer to the Data File section below
15. e Number with your L4U Platinum Elite Software Package If you cannot locate the paperwork this license information can be obtained by using the Print Platinum Elite License function on Client Corner Please refer to Access Client Corner below If the license information cannot be located contact L4U Library Software at 250 712 4644 to obtain the correct license number for your location To Access Client Corner 1 In your Internet browser address bar type in this address http www l4u com 2 Click Client Corner 3 Enter your L4U Customer ID and your Password If you do not have a Password please send an email to Admin L4U com requesting a Client Corner Password In this email include your name email address school name and client code 4 Click Login Click Your Account 6 Click Print Platinum Elite License pa 1 Back in L4U Platinum Elite Click OK when prompted to Enter your License Number amp Activation Code 2 Enter the necessary Library Profile information n Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com TollFree 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 3 Library Wienegenens Mack Fagg a Customer ID Library Name Address Telephone Number License Number amp Activation Code should be entered b Leave Repla
16. g L4U Platinum Elite Server is relatively easy as is the Admin Utility which is covered on page 18 It is usually not necessary to reinstall the Admin Utility as the Admin Utility from Elite 3 1c can be used Ensure there are no users logged in before starting the reinstall The basic procedure is ITAM MONBWD Locate the Current Datafile Make note of L4U Automated Backup settings if used Export Pop Up Lists if necessary Backup the Current Data File Uninstall the Old L4U Platinum Elite Server Install L4U Platinum Elite Server Move the Current Data File back to the correct location Launch L4U Server amp Select the Current Data File Login to L4U via the Admin Utility amp Verify the Data File Locate your Current Datafile To identify the name and location of a Multi User Current Data File 1 Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs At the L4U Elite Server computer with the L4U Elite Server program running Go Help gt Maintenance amp Security Center Make note of the path and the Data File name listed The default location of the Current Datafile is at C L4U Program Files L4U Elite Server Server Database xxx 4DD where C is the current volume where L4U Server software is currently located For example and security center Information Program Tables Data Structure ny 4 Program L4U Elite Activity
17. ick Save A Confirmation that all lists have exported appears Click OK Click Save to Exit Preferences 0 Select File gt Quit to exit L4U D ae ao Back Up the Current Datafile Before Upgrade Before reinstalling ensure you have a current backup of the datafile You can use L4U s built in backup function or manually copy the datafile to another location Please refer to Manual Backup in the Backup Restore chapter of the L4U Users Manual to use L4U s built in backup function Alternatively you can always navigate to the location of the Current Datafile and manually copy the Current Datafile to the Desktop To do so 1 Follow Steps 1 to 6 above in Locate your Current Datafile 2 Using Windows Explorer navigate to the location indicated in step 4 3 Copy the L4U data file 4DD or 4DD File type and the corresponding 4DINDxX File to an archive location a Example If the data file has the name L4U_Platinum 4DD the 4DINDx file will have the name L4U_Platinum 4DINDX 4 Paste the files into the desired location Uninstall the Previous Version of L4U Platinum Elite L4U Platinum Elite has an Uninstall program to assist with this task 1 From the Windows Start button select Uninstall L4U Platinum Elite Single User e The location is L4U Platinum Elite gt Single User gt Advanced gt Uninstall L4U Platinum Elite Single User 2 Follow the onscreen directions 3 Click Done if prompted when the Uninstall has finished The L4U Platinum E
18. lite Single User folder will still exist after the Uninstall program has finished Rename the folder to Platinum Elite Single Old to differentiate it from the new L4U Platinum Single software that will be installed in the next section The Platinum Elite Single Old folder can be safely deleted after the new program has been installed and verified as complete The default location for this folder is C L4U Program Files L4U Elite n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com lt Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 7 QA Uixcrylitanagememnbiataliayd Install L4U Platinum Elite Follow the directions on page 1 Install L4U Platinum Elite Single User Software to install the L4U software Move the Data File to the Reinstalled L4U Platinum Elite Single Folder The current data file must be copied from the archive location to the new installation folder of L4U Platinum Elite Single User The default location the current data file must be moved to is C Program Files L4U Elite Single Database where C is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive 1 Copy the L4U data file 4DD or 4DD File type and the corresponding 4DINDxX File from the Archive Location e i e Highlight these two files right click and select Copy 2 Double click My Computer on your desktop or Select Start gt Computer from the Windows Start Menu 3 Double click the C Drive or the drive tha
19. m Elite Installation CD into your computer Open the CD from My Computer Click the Admin Utility Installer button The Installer preparation screen will display Ot a Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 11 9 10 11 12 14 Ga library Management Mada sags Click Next when the L4U Platinum Elite Introduction Screen displays The L4U Platinum Elite License Agreement will display Read the Agreement and if acceptable select accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next Click Next and then Install L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility will now install Please be patient You will see a message Activating L4U Font Click Done to exit the installer 13 If the Windows Fonts folder has remained open simply close it once you have exited the installer Restart your computer so that the L4U font will be available for use The L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility software is now installed on the system and is ready to connect to the L4U Platinum Elite Server Repeat this installation on each Client Computer The default installation path is HD L4U Program Files L4U Elite AU where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive Launch L4U Platinum Elite Ad
20. min Utility Move to one of the machines that the L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility Software was installed on St SEN Launch the L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility via the shortcut that was installed on the desktop or via Windows Start Button gt All Programs gt L4U Platinum Elite gt AU gt L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Admin Utility On the Available tab Select your L4U Platinum Elite Server Connection to 4D Server O Welcome to 4D v11 SQL Recent Available Custom Servers rise Server 3 0 SUPPORT TEST C Display this dialog at next startup If the Click OK Select Administrator from the User List Type Items in the Password field Click Connect Licensing Information L4U Platinum Elite will ask for the License Information the first time a Blank Data file is opened L4U Library Software will enter the License Information for you if L4U Software has Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Email Support L4U com L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 Fax 1 800 856 4036 Library ManagementMade Easy performed a Data Conversion or Recon for your library If so please proceed to Step 1 of Login to L4U Platinum Elite Server below You will have received the License Number with your L4U Platinum Elite Software Package If you cannot loca
21. r Manual can be found in L4U s Client Corner Decide who will need Administrative Access to L4U once Patrons are entered This is usually the librarian and any trusted assistants Create a Homeroom e g LIBADMIN etc and assign this Homeroom an Access Level Name using the old Second Level Password For example Access Level ation s Allowed In the Client File assign a PIN to the librarian and ensure this user s belong to this new Homeroom This user would use the combination of their Client Code and PIN to Log In with in the future instead of the Superuser Account The installation process is complete Welcome to L4U What Next Next step is to read the L4U Quick Start Guide that is included with your documentation set It is also available in L4U s Client Corner along with the rest of the L4U manuals Then review your training schedule Please contact your district librarian for your L4U Training schedule or if one does not exist please contact L4U s Training Department to review your training options The phone number is in the footer of this document or feel free to send an inquiry to training L4U com n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com TollFree 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 14 po Wuibcary Management Madeleasy Re Installing L4U Platinum Elite 3 1f Multi User on Windows Systems Reinstallin
22. supplied with your Data Conversion or Recon Data for instructions on how to install the converted data file Best Practice for the Single User L4U Data File is to install it to the Database folder which is in the same location that L4U is installed to By default this is at HD L4U Program Files L4U n Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com TollFree 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 2 Library ManagementMade Easy Elite Single Database where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive for Single User Installations Remember install the L4U Platinum Elite software first Launch L4U Platinum Elite Single User Once the Data file has been installed start the L4U Platinum Elite program 1 Double Click on the Shortcut that was installed on the desktop or Select L4U Platinum Elite Single User from the Windows Start Menu Click Administrator from the User List Type Items in the Password field The Open box will display Locate and Select the Data file Click Open Le sae W Licensing Information L4U Platinum Elite will ask for the License Information the first time a Blank Data file is opened L4U Library Software will enter the License Information for you if L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for your library If so please proceed to Step 7 of Login to L4U Platinum Elite Single User on page 4 You will have received the Licens
23. t 1 Launch L4U Platinum Elite Server via the desktop shortcut or the Windows Start Menu AND immediately hold the A t key down until L4U presents the following dialog box You pressed the option alt key F a Select the operation you want to do Restore a backup file Open the Maintenance and Security Center a This will allow you to select the Current Datafile as defined on page 15 Locate your Current Datafile b Do not click Create 2 Click Select another data file and Click Continue Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 17 Library Wienegemaens Mack Rage 3 Click Open when the correct datafile is located 1 The 4D Server Administration window appears Launch L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility If L4U Admin Utility is not on the desired computer the software is available from L4U s Client Corner or via the L4U Platinum Elite Install CD Launch the L4U Elite Admin Utility Installer and follow the onscreen directions After that is complete proceed to Step 1 below If the L4U Admin Utility is already installed on the desired computer launch L4U Admin Utility and connect to the L4U Platinum Elite Server If a new version of the Admin Utility is needed
24. t L4U resides on 4 Double click L4U Program Files 5 Double click L4U Elite 6 Double click Single 7 Double click Database 8 Right Click in an empty area of the Database folder and select Paste Launch L4U Platinum Elite Single User and Select the Data File Once the Data File has been moved to the correct folder launch the L4U Platinum Elite program 1 Double Click on the Shortcut that was installed on the desktop or Select L4U Platinum Elite Single User from the Windows Start Menu 2 Immediately after Launching L4U Hold down the Alt key on the keyboard until an Option dialog appears 3 Click Select another data file 4 Click Continue 5 Locate and select the current data file that was moved into the HD Program Files L4U Elite Single Database where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive 6 Click Open 7 Select Enter the librarian s usual login credentials For example a Select Administrator from the User Identification List b Inthe Password field enter tems i This password is case sensitive c Click Connect d Enter the Librarian Client Code and PIN and login as normal Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 8 po Wuibcany Management Madeleas
25. te License Agreement will display Read the Agreement and if acceptable select accept the terms of the License Agreement and click Next 9 Click Install 10 L4U Platinum Elite Server will now install Please be patient 11 Click Done to exit the installer when finished Bo aS ee a The default installation path is HD L4U Program Files L4UPlatinum Server where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive The L4U Platinum Elite Server software is now installed on the system and is ready for the Data file Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 10 QA Uixcrylitanagememniactaliayd Data File The Platinum Elite 3 1f installer includes a blank data file A blank data file is only required if all of the Library items are to be entered manually or via a MARC record import If this is the case please proceed to the next section Launch L4U Platinum Elite Server If L4U Software has performed a Data Conversion or Recon for the library please see the documentation supplied with your Data Conversion or Recon Data for instructions on how to install the converted data file Best Practice for the Multi User Data File is to install it to the Database folder which is in the same loca
26. te the paperwork this license information can be obtained by using the Print Platinum Elite License function on Client Corner Please refer to Access Client Corner below If the license information cannot be located contact L4U Library Software at 250 712 4644 to obtain the correct license number for your location To Access Client Corner 1 In your Internet browser address bar type in this address http www l4u com 2 Click Client Corner 3 Enter your L4U Customer ID and your Password If you do not have a Password please send an email to Admin L4U com requesting a Client Corner Password In this email include your name email address school name and client code 4 Click Login Click Your Account 6 Click Print Platinum Elite License 7 Backin L4U Platinum Elite Click OK when prompted to Enter your License Number amp Activation Code 8 Enter the necessary Library Profile information a Customer ID Library Name Address Telephone Number License Number amp Activation Code should be entered b Leave Replace Library Name with Location unchecked 9 Click Activate 10 Click Ok when Activation is successful 11 If Activation fails please contact L4U Support for an Authentication code 12 Click Save to exit the Library Profile screen 13 Click Done Login to L4U Platinum Elite Server After the License Information has been entered continue to login to the L4U Server 1 Continued from Step 6 of Launch L4U Pla
27. tinum Elite Admin Utility from the previous page 2 You will need to choose a Client Code and PIN to login e Use items for Client Code and items for the PIN 3 Click Details when an Alert displays stating this is a Superuser password Homeroom Management window appears 5 L4U Platinum Elite is now ready for use D n Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Email Support L4U com Web www L4U com Toll Free 1 800 667 3634 Fax 1 800 856 4036 L4U Library Software 400 1632 Dickson Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 7T2 13 Dedicated to Providing a Superior Library Automation System that is Easy to Use Innovative and Responsive to Our Customers Needs Q library ManagementiMadelEasy No Clients or Homerooms exist if this is a Blank Data File or a Conversion Enter or import Clients and then revisit Homerooms to set the Access Level for the Homeroom that needs Administration privileges Information on these topics can be found here e Client Entry Manual Please refer to Chapter 4 of the L4U Users Manual e Client Entry Importing Class Lists Please refer to Import Client Data in the Importing amp Exporting chapter of the L4U Users Manual Homerooms Please refer to Chapter 4 of the L4U Users Manual e Access Levels Please refer to Creating Access Levels in the Passwords chapter of the L4U Users Manual The L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Use
28. tion that L4U is installed to The default location for Multi User installations is HD L4U Program Files L4U Elite Server Server Database where HD is the letter of the Windows Hard Drive on the L4U Server computer Remember install the L4U Platinum Elite Server software first Launch L4U Platinum Elite Server Once the Data File has been installed start the L4U Platinum Elite program 1 Launch L4U Platinum Elite Server via the shortcut that was installed on the desktop or via the Windows Start Button gt All Programs gt L4U Platinum Elite gt Server gt L4U Platinum Elite 3 1 Server The Open box will display Locate and Select the Data file Click Open The L4U Platinum Elite Server software will open ee Warning Do Not make any adjustments to any of the properties in the L4U Platinum Elite Server software unless specifically directed to do so by either the L4U Platinum Elite manual or by the Support Staff at L4U Library Software From this point on the L4U Server Software will remember the Data file it last opened unless that data file is moved to another location or renamed This is known as the Current Data file Install L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility AU Program Install the L4U Platinum Elite Admin Utility on the computers that need the Admin Utility If you have the L4U Platinum Elite Installation CD please skip to Step 3 Double click on the L4U Platinum Elite Client Installer Skip to Step 6 Insert the L4U Platinu
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