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Installation Guide: Lathe Mill-Turn Swiss Wire Router Design Mill

Guia de instalacion mastercam x9

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Installation Guide

MILL

LATHE

MILL-TURN

SWISS

WIRE

ROUTER

DESIGN

Mastercam X9 Installation

This installation guide covers Mastercam and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Both have a
click-license. To use the software, you must agree to the license terms.

Mastercam X9 System Requirements


Component

Minimum

Recommended

OS

Windows 7 or 8/8.1 64-bit


Professional

Windows 7 or 8/8.1 64-bit


Professional

Processor

Intel or AMD 64-bit processor

Intel i7 processor

Memory

4 GB

16 GB

Video

OpenGL 3.2 support with 512 MB


memory - no onboard graphics

NVIDIA Quadro graphics card


with 2 GB dedicated memory

Monitor

1280 x 1024 resolution

1920 x 1080 resolution, dual


monitors

Storage

250 GB drive with 20 GB free,


DVD/USB drive (depending on
installation media)

250 GB Solid State Drive (SSD)


with 20 GB free,
DVD/USB drive

Mouse

3-button Microsoft compatible


mouse

3-button wireless Microsoft or


Logitech mouse

3D Mouse

3DConnexion 3D mouse

An internet connection and e-mail access is recommended for support and updates. Visit
www.mastercam.com for more information.

Additional Requirements for Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS X9


Component

Minimum

Recommended

Memory

8 GB

16 GB

Video

SOLIDWORKS certified video cards and drivers.


No onboard graphics.*

*For more information on certified graphics cards, go to


www.solidworks.com/sw/support/SystemRequirements.html, and click the Certified cards and drivers
link.

Installation Requirements
To install and run Mastercam X9 or Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS X9, you must have the
following:

Installation program on DVD, on flash drive, or downloaded from


www.mastercam.com.
Valid Mastercam X9 or Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS X9 license (HASP SIM or
NetHASP). A single-user HASP is dark purple, whereas a NetHASP is red.
Update code information (current users only).

Note:
You can install only as a member of the Administrator group.
To install properly, you must have the Impersonate a client after
authentication group policy. The Administrator group gets this
permission by default.
When installing as an Administrator for other users, you must
select the Anyone who uses this computer (all users) option.
This option is the default setting for the installation.

Installing a HASP (Single-User License)


Mastercam and Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS support both single-user and network licensing. The following procedure is for single-user licenses only. NetHASP installation is a network administrator task that is described in the X9 Administrator Guide.

To install the single-user license:


1 Locate an available USB port on the computer. If you are unsure of the ports
location, consult your computer documentation.
2 Plug 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.

Previous Versions
Previous Mastercam or Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS versions are unaffected by the X9
installation. For migration help, please refer to the X9 Transition Guide, located in your
installations Documentation folder.

Installation Options
When you insert the installation media into your computer, the installation program runs.
If you are using the Mastercam X9 media, you are asked if you want to install Mastercam or
Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Make your choice, and you will see the following options. If
you are using the Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS media, the installation program goes straight
to the following options.
Mastercam X9 Installs: Installs using the default installation method. You can also

repair, uninstall, or modify your installation. With the Mastercam installation, you
can also install additional products including Mastercam Art, and more.
Utilities: Provides installers for the NetHASP Server and the NetHASP Monitor.
For information on NetHASP Server and NetHASP Monitor, please see the X9
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 install Mastercam
In this procedure Mastercam refers to both Mastercam and Mastercam for
SOLIDWORKS.
Perform the following steps to install the default Mastercam installation with
minimal user interaction, leaving your current version of Mastercam intact.
Note:
This procedure assumes that the mcim.ini file (included on your
installation media) is in its default state.
If you are installing Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS, do not plug in
your SIM until the installation is complete. Also, before proceeding,
you must have SOLIDWORKS installed.
1 Click the Mastercam X9 Installs button link. The setup pane displays.
2 Select the products to install, and then click Next. The Review - Configure pane
displays.
3 To change settingsincluding installation locationclick the Configure button,
change the configuration settings as needed, and click Done.
4 Click Next. The license window displays.
5 If you agree with the license terms, select Yes, I accept the terms of the license
agreement, and then click Install. The installation process begins.

When the installation finishes, the Mastercam Installation Manager shows Setup
Complete.
6 Click Main Page to return to the main installation menu, or click Exit to end the
installation.

Starting Mastercam
Mastercams installer adds shortcuts to the Start, All Programs menu and to the Desktop.
Use one of the following methods to start Mastercam:

Double-click the Mastercam X9 shortcut on the Desktop.


Choose Start, All Programs, Mastercam X9, Mastercam X9.
The Mastercam initialization screen displays briefly, followed by the Mastercam software
license agreement. After you view and accept the license agreement, the Mastercam X9
window opens.

Note: If you do not have a Maintenance contract, you might have to update
your SIM code before you can start Mastercam. Please refer to the Mastercam
X9 Administrator Guide for more information.

Starting Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS


1 Start SOLIDWORKS.
2 In the Tools menu, select Add-Ins.
3 Find Mastercam X9 for SOLIDWORKS in the Add-Ins dialog box.
4 If necessary, select the checkbox to the left of the Mastercam X9 for SOLIDWORKS
Add-In.

5 If you want Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS to start automatically with


SOLIDWORKS, select the checkbox to the right of the Mastercam X9 for
SOLIDWORKS Add-In.
6 Click OK to finalize your choices.
7 In the SOLIDWORKS CommandManager, ensure that you have a MastercamX9
tab.

Note: If you do not have a Maintenance contract, you might have to update
your SIM code before you can start Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS. Please
refer to the Mastercam for SOLIDWORKS X9 Administrator Guide for more
information.

Mastercam Support and Services


For assistance with installing Mastercam, its HASP or NetHASP, or to obtain more
information on using Mastercam, contact us at the info below. When calling for technical
support, please follow these guidelines:
Be sure you have already tried to contact your Mastercam Reseller.
Provide the serial number of your HASP or NetHASP.
Be ready to describe the problem in detail. Write down what happened, particularly
if you cannot call immediately after the problem occurs.
Be in front of your computer when you call.
If possible, try to duplicate the problem before calling. Our Support Services
technician may require you to duplicate the problem while you are on the phone.
When you call, have ready a complete description of your hardware, including your
operating system (OS), central processing unit (CPU), graphics card and settings,
and memory.
You can also send an email to our support team. When sending email, please include:
The serial number of your HASP or NetHASP.
Telephone number and contact information where you can be reached.
Files required to reproduce an issue.

Tip: Use the Zip2Go utility to gather Mastercam part data into a compressed
file. This utility provides your Reseller or CNC Support Services with a file
attachment that contains the information they need.

Important Contact Information


Address

Cimquest, Inc.
3434 RT 22 West, Suite 130
Branchburg, NJ 08876

Phone

(866) 277-8778

Fax

(732) 699-0404

Internet Address

http://www.cimquest-inc.com

Email

[email protected]

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