1. Run the setup file

   After you run the setup file, an informative window appears. Start the wizard by clicking the Next button.

2. Accept the license agreement

   Scroll down the license agreement page, select I accept the agreement and click Next.

3. Select software packages and installation folder

   NIS-Elements AR, NIS-Elements BR

   Select the software package to be installed. Select the one you have got the license for and which is properly coded in your HASP key.

   Analysis Shortcut

   If you select the 'Analysis Shortcut' option, an additional desktop shortcut will be created. It can be used to run NIS-Elements for analysis purposes, without connecting to any camera or other devices.

   Local Option

   Select whether to install Local Option or not. The Local Option installation provides some advanced features which did not pass the quality assurance procedure yet. We recommend to wait until they are released officially.

   

   Figure 1. Local Option installation

   Define the folder where NIS-Elements should be installed. We recommend to use the predefined directory. Click Next.

4. Select cameras

   Now, select the cameras which will be used with NIS-Elements.

   

   Figure 2. 

   Note

   When a camera is installed, CPU Power Management C-State is automatically disabled to secure stable camera operation. Please restart your computer after changing the C-State settings. C-state is automatically restored to its original condition after uninstalling NIS-Elements.

   Please see HP Z440/Z840 Power Management for more information about C-State.

5. Select modules

   If your license contains some additional modules besides the NIS-Elements core software, please select them in this window. Click Next.

   

   Figure 3. 

   Note

   Any module selected will be installed along with NIS-Elements automatically. However, you might not be licensed to use it. The module will run after you get the corresponding code registered in your HASP key.

6. Select devices

   Select the devices which will be used with NIS-Elements. Click Next.

   

   Figure 4. 

   Note

   NIS-Elements may not be connected to devices after installation depending on the PC status at installation. If so, execute the Modify installation command of the Windows Start menu (see the next step) to perform Repair that corrects the previously installed status.

7. Start the installation

   Start copying the files by clicking the Install button.

   

   Figure 5. 

   The setup creates a new program group in the Start menu containing the following shortcuts. They will be accessible to all user profiles on your local Windows operating system.

   

   Figure 6. Start menu

   License Manager

   This utility displays information about the license modules coded in your license key and activates or updates your key when new licenses have been purchased. Please see License Manager.

   Modify NIS-Elements

   Modifies the installation, adds hardware drivers, modules, etc.

   Note

   The setup file must be accessible in its original location for this shortcut to work. Or, you can run the setup file of the same software version placed anywhere. In such a case, the installed software will be recognized automatically and the Modify option will be offered.

   NIS Settings Utility

   A utility for managing of user settings.

   See also NIS Settings Utility .

   NIS-Elements AR

   Shortcut to run the software. A shortcut to NIS-Elements is created on the desktop too.

   Uninstall NIS-Elements

   Runs the uninstallation procedure. It deletes all installed files from the disk, and removes the NIS-Elements program group from the Start menu as well as it removes the desktop icon.

8. Define the temp folder

   You can change the location of the temporary folder. Do this if there could be issues with the amount of free space on the C:\ drive.

   

   Figure 7. 

   Click Next.

9. Close the wizard

   Finish the installation by clicking the Finish button.

Activation after first NIS-Elements start (on-line connection required)

1. Run NIS-Elements. The following notice is shown, click Yes.

   

   Figure 8. 

2. Make sure the HASP key is plugged into the USB port of your PC and click Next.

   

   Figure 9. 

3. Information about the version which will be activated is shown. Click Next.

   

   Figure 10. 

4. NIS-Elements is activated. Click Finish. NIS-Elements will start automatically.

   

   Figure 11. 

Activation from the License manager (on-line connection required)

1. Browse to the installed NIS-Elements in the Start menu of Microsoft Windows and click on the License manager (License Manager).

2. Follow the steps described in the previous procedure (Activation after first NIS-Elements start (on-line connection required)).

Activation from the License manager (off-line)

1. On the computer station with the connected HASP key, start the License manager (License Manager) and generate a request file using the Create Request button.

2. Take this file to the on-line computer station (e.g. on a flash drive).

3. Open the https://license.laboratory-imaging.com/nisactivation web page.

4. Click on + and upload the request file.

   

   Figure 12. 

5. Once the file is uploaded, click CONTINUE.

   

   Figure 13. 

6. Information about the version which will be activated is shown. Click ACTIVATE.

   

   Figure 14. 

7. Download the update file (e.g. on a flash drive).

   

   Figure 15. 

8. Take the update file to the computer station with the connected HASP key.

9. In the License manager, click Apply Update, browse to the update file and click Open.

10. NIS-Elements is activated.