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2. INSTALLATION
2.1. Local installation
This procedure installs all the files needed to run MIMOSA onto your computer. If you have sufficient space on
one of your hard drives (approx. 25 MB), we recommend this installation. Local installation of MIMOSA will make the
application run faster than the alternatives, and it will be independent of a link to a file server.
Under WINDOWS NT, if the Microsoft ODBC Manager component is not pre-installed, you must go to
Administrator mode. In all events it is highly recommended to exit all other open programs prior to running MIMOSA
installation.
To begin the installation of MIMOSA, insert the CD-ROM into your drive and run SETUP.EXE. Installation is
performed in successive stages.
2.1.1. Selecting the installation folder
By default, the installation software (SETUP.EXE) will propose installing MIMOSA in the
"C:\ProgramFiles\EPO\MIMOSA V4" folder. You can choose to install in a different folder using the Browse button.
2.1.2. Selecting the type of installation
For local installation of MIMOSA, do not change the default selection. This "stand alone" or "local" installation
will install all the MIMOSA components onto your computer. The second choice offers installation of the MIMOSA
software from a networked file server. This type of installation is described in detail in the following chapter.
2.1.3. Selecting the components to be installed
By default the SETUP software will install MIMOSA, MIMOBatch and MIMOViewer. These are three separate
software applications. (A brief description is provided in the Introduction chapter). JKTOOLS is not installed by
default. You can amend this selection in order as required to install (for example) only the MIMOViewer software.
2.1.4. Selecting the program group
The SETUP software suggests a program group by default. All the installed program icons are placed in this
program group. You can amend the name suggested or select to place the icons in an existing program group.
2.1.5. Installation complete message
When the installation is complete, the SETUP software prompts you to run MIMOSA and view the release
notes. It is always sensible to read through the release notes to familiarise yourself with the latest developments,
limitations and possible problems known concerning the version of MIMOSA you have just installed.
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