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Information might have been changed or added since thisdocument was published. The latest version of thisdocument is installed with Mastercam or can be obtainedfrom your local Reseller. The ReadMe file ( ReadMe.htm )includes the latest information about new features andenhancements.

Mastercam X4Installation GuideMay 2009


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II • INSTALLATION GUIDE

Mastercam® X4 INSTALLATION GUIDE

Date: May 2009Copyright © 2009 CNC Software, Inc.— All rights reserved.First Printing: May 2009

Software: Mastercam X4Part Number: X4-Pack-IG

TERMS OF USE Use of this document is subject to the Mastercam End User License Agreement. A copy of the Mastercam End User License Agreementis included with the Mastercam product package of which thisdocument is part. The Mastercam End User License Agreement canalso be found at: www.mastercam.com/legal/licenseagreement/

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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / • 1

Mastercam X4 Installation

This Installation Guide provides the information you need to install and start thelatest Mastercam release. The topics covered in this guide are:

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 2

Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 3

Previous Mastercam Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

Installing Mastercam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

Starting Mastercam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8

Mastercam Support and Services . . . . . . . . . . . page 9

Note: The Mastercam X4 Administrator Guide , accessible from the installerwindow, covers more advanced installation tasks, including installing Mastercam on a network, managing HASP codes and drivers, and updating Mastercam with Update Manager.

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System RequirementsFollowing are the minimum system specifications for Mastercam operation. Yourusage of Mastercam may require a more powerful system, including a faster

processor, more memory, and enhanced peripherals.

Mastercam X System Requirements

Processor 1.5 GHz minimum; 2 GHz recommended.32-bit Intel ®-compatible processor.

64-bit Intel ®-compatible processors aresupported.

Operating System Windows XP ®, Windows Vista ® (Business orUltimate), including the latest service packsand recommended updates.

.NET 3.5 Framework (installed withMastercam).

VCRedist 2005 and VCRedist 2008 (VisualC++ Redistributable Package); installed withMastercam)

Memory 1 GB minimum; 2GB recommended.Because available RAM significantly affectsperformance, your use of the software couldrequire more RAM to ensure optimal performance.

Graphics Card 128MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card(minimum).

Full hardware acceleration display setting isrecommended.Integrated graphics controllers are notsupported.96 dpi / Normal fonts should be used atresolutions less than 1280 pixels in width.If the dpi setting is too large to display the entirecontents of the ribbon bar, you can display theoptions that are not visible by choosing thechevron.


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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / Installation Requirements • 3

Installation RequirementsTo install and run Mastercam, you must have the following:

Mastercam installation program on DVD or downloaded from www.mastercam.com. (CDs are available from your Mastercam Reseller.) Valid Mastercam X4 license (HASP SIM or NetHASP)

Note: A single-user HASP is dark purple, whereas a NetHASP is red.

Update code information (current users only)

Hard Disk Drive Space 1.7 GB available hard disk space (minimum).

Monitor 1024 X 768 pixel resolution (minimum) at96 dpi.

1280 X 1024 pixel resolution (recommended).

Mouse 2-button (minimum).

3-button or 2-button with middle mouse wheel (recommended).

Network Protocol ( NetHASP users only ) TCP/IP protocol forNetHASP installation; VPN is unsupported.

Additional SupportedHardware

Dual monitors.Multi-core processors. (One or moreprocessor per instance of Mastercam.)

SpaceBall ® motion controllers.

Additional Software You will need the latest version of Adobe ® Flash ® to view the videos that accompanyMastercam.

You will need Adobe ® Reader ® 6.0(minimum) to display the PDFdocumentation.

You can download both applications from www.adobe.com.

Mastercam X System Requirements


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You can install Mastercam X4 only as a member of the Administrator group.• To install Mastercam X4 properly, the user must have the Impersonate a client

after authentication group policy. The Administrator group gets this

permission by default, but some upgrade scenarios may not have thispermission set.• When installing as an Administrator for other users, you must select the

Anyone who uses this computer (all users) option. This option is the defaultsetting for the installation.

Installing a HASP (Single-User License)Mastercam supports both single-user and network licensing. The following procedure

is for single-user licenses only. NetHASP installation is a network administrator taskthat is described in the Mastercam X4 Administrator Guide .

To install the single-user license:1 Locate an available USB port on the computer. If you are unsure of the port’s

location, consult your computer documentation.2 Plug the male end of the HASP into the port.

CAUTION: The HASP attaches to your port in only one orientation. Do not force it into the port as you may damage the port and the HASP. If the HASPdoes not slide easily into the port, double-check its orientation.

Previous Mastercam VersionsMastercam versions previous to X3 (V8, V9, X, and X2) are unaffected by theinstallation of Mastercam X4. That is, after installing X4, these previous versions

should still operate correctly. However, the Mastercam X4 installer does not migratesettings from these earlier versions. Only X3 settings files can be migrated by theinstaller. The Mastercam X4 Administrator Guide and the Mastercam X4 TransitionGuide cover migration issues for Mastercam versions previous to X3.


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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / Installing Mastercam • 5

Installing MastercamTIP: Before installing Mastercam X4, we recommend that you back up all files

that you want to preserve from your previous version of Mastercam.

When you insert the Mastercam DVD into your computer, the installation programruns and displays five options:

Mastercam X4 Installs: Installs Mastercam using either the Express orCustom installation methods. See “ To perform an Express Install ” belowor “To perform a Custom Install” on page 6 for more information.Utilities: Provides installers for Inventor View 2010, the NetHASP Server, andthe NetHASP Monitor. For information on NetHASP Server and NetHASPMonitor, please see the Mastercam X4 Administrator Guide .Documentation: Displays links to the Read Me , Installation Guide , and Administrator Guide documents.Contact Us : Lists contact information for CNC Software, Inc.

Exit : Closes the installation program.

To perform an Express InstallThis installation type installs the default Mastercam X4 installation with minimal

user interaction, leaving your current version of Mastercam intact. Note: This procedure assumes that the mastercam.ini file (included on yourinstallation media) is in its default state.1 Insert the Mastercam DVD into your computer’s DVD drive. The Mastercam

X4 Setup dialog box displays.2 Click the Mastercam X4 Installs button. The Mastercam X4 Setup Install

Type dialog box displays.3 Select Express Install , and then click OK .

4 Click OK if Setup asks you to verify the installation directory.5 In the license window, select Yes, I accept the terms of the license

agreement , and then click Install . The installation process begins.

When the installation completes, the Mastercam X4 Setup dialog box shows“Setup has completed all selected tasks.”

6 If you want to see the What’s New file, select View What’s New .7 Click Finish .


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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / Installing Mastercam • 7

TIP: For more information about the Installation Type , Backup Modified Files ,or Migration options, click the Help button next to the option.

6 Choose your installation type:

Replace Previous Version : Your current Mastercam X3 installation will beuninstalled. Mastercam X4 will then be installed to the original Mastercam X3 installation folder, replacing all files. If you choose this installation type,use the Backup Modified Files option to preserve your customizedMastercam X3 files. Otherwise, you will lose them.

Leave Previous Version : Mastercam X4 will be installed into a new folder.The previous Mastercam version will remain fully functional.

7 If you want to copy your X3 settings files into X4, select the Keep customizedsettings from previous Mastercam installation option. The following typesof files will be copied:

Configurations : Key mapping, toolbars, NetHASP, communications,defaults, and general config Libraries : component, operation, power, tools, and materialsMachine definitions, control definitions, and post processorsFormula files, VB scripts, and Mastercam Editor machine XML files

IMPORTANT: The Migration option is the only chance you have to copythe settings files automatically. If you finish the X4 installation withoutselecting the Migrate option and then change your mind about migratingthe settings, you will have to move the files manually.


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• Due to possible incompatibility, C-Hooks will not be migrated. Please contact your C-Hook vendor for Mastercam X4 versions of C-Hooks.

• After installing Mastercam, you can use the Update Folder utility (found on

Mastercam’s File menu) to import many types of files that the Migrate optiondoes not handle.• Except for CONFIG files, the migration utility only copies files; it does not

convert them for use with Mastercam X4. After using the utility to copy files, you must still convert them either by importing them or by opening them in Mastercam X4.

8 If necessary, enter the User name , Company name , and the DestinationFolder for the X4 installation.

9 Click Next . The license agreement displays.10 Select Yes, I accept the terms of the license agreement , and then click

Install . The installation process begins.11 When the installation completes, the Mastercam X4 Setup dialog box shows

“Setup has completed all selected tasks.”12 If you want to see the What’s New file and the introductory video (if

installed), select View What’s New and Launch Video .13 Click Finish .

Starting MastercamMastercam’s installer adds shortcuts to the Start , All Programs menu and to theDesktop. Use one of the following methods to start Mastercam:

Double-click the Mastercam X4 shortcut on the Desktop.Choose Start , All Programs , Mastercam X4, Mastercam X4 .

The Mastercam initialization screen displays briefly, followed by the Mastercamsoftware license agreement. After you view and accept the license agreement, theMastercam X4 window opens.

Note: If you do not have a Maintenance contract, you might have to update yourSIM code before you can start Mastercam. Please refer to the Mastercam X4 Administrator Guide for more information.


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MASTERCAM X4 INSTALLATION / Mastercam Support and Services • 9

Mastercam Support and ServicesTo learn about Mastercam, explore the books in your Mastercam installation’sDocument at i on folder. You can access these books easily from the Start menu by

navigating to All Programs, Mastercam X4, Documentation . Mastercam alsoincludes comprehensive help, which you can access by selecting Help, Contents fromMastercam’s menu bar or by clicking the Help button in most dialog boxes.

Use the following websites to find information on Mastercam:

For assistance with installing Mastercam, its SIM HASP or NetHASP, or to obtain moreinformation on using Mastercam, contact your local Mastercam Reseller. If yourReseller is unavailable, you can call CNC Technical Support Services Monday throughFriday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., USA Eastern Standard Time.

You can also leave a message for CNC Support Services twenty-four hours a day, sevendays a week via our email or website addresses.

TIP: Use Mastercam’s Zip2Go utility to gather Mastercam part data into acompressed .Z2G file. This utility makes it easy to provide your Reseller orCNC Support Services with a file attachment that contains the information theyneed. For more Zip2Go information, please refer to the Mastercam Help.

www.emastercam.com Mastercam global user forum

www.mastercam.com CNC Software, Inc. corporate website

www.mastercamedu.com CNC Software, Inc. Educational

Division website

Important Contact Information

Address CNC Software, Inc.671 Old Post RoadTolland, Connecticut, 06084-9970

USA

Phone (860) 875-5006

Fax (860) 872-1565

FTP Address ftp://ftp.mastercam.com

Internet Address http://www.mastercam.com

email [email protected]

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