Upgrading the Graphic Generation Tool - Metasys - LIT-12011685 - Software Application - Graphic Generation Tool - Graphics+ - 1.3.1

Graphic Generation Tool Installation Instructions
Brand
Metasys
Product name
Graphic Generation Tool
Graphics+
Document type
Installation Guide
Document number
LIT-12011685
Version
1.3.1
Revision date
2017-06-01
Language
English

If you need to upgrade the Graphic Generation Tool to a new version, you do not need to uninstall the existing version. The upgrade product media automatically overwrites the existing version. Before you begin the upgrade procedure, however, be sure that the Graphic Generation Tool is not running.

Table 1. Graphic Generation Tool Upgrade Steps
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Start.

Insert the Graphic Generation Tool upgrade product disc.

Browse to the Graphic Generation Tool folder on the disc.

Double-click Graphic_Generation_Tool_1.3.0.xxxx.exe (where xxxx represents the build number).

Note:
  • A dialog box may appear asking you to verify whether you want to allow the installation to continue. Click Continue or Yes.
  • The installation wizard extracts the installation files. During the extraction process, the installation wizard displays two progress indicator screens. These screens automatically close once the extraction completes.
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Figure 1. Upgrade Dialog Box

When the file extraction process finishes, you are asked whether you want to upgrade the software.

Click Yes.
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Figure 2. Welcome Screen

The Welcome to the Setup Wizard for Johnson Controls - Graphic Generation Tool 1.3 screen appears.

Click Next.
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Figure 3. Destination Folder Screen

The Destination Folder screen appears.

If desired, click Change to install the Graphic Generation Tool in a location other than the default location.

Click Next.
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Figure 4. Associate XAML Files Screen

The Associate XAML Files screen appears. If you want to register files with the XAML file extension as Graphic Generation Tool files, select the Associate files with .XAML extension to launch Graphic Generation Tool option. We recommend you select this option. With this option, you can open any XAML graphic by simply double-clicking the file.

Click Next.

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Figure 5. Ready to Install the Program Screen

The Ready to Install the Program screen appears.

Click Install.

Note: The installation wizard upgrades the Graphic Generation Tool 1.1 or 1.2 to Version 1.3. During the installation process, the installation wizard displays a progress indicator screen. This screen automatically closes once the installation completes.
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Figure 6. InstallShield Wizard Completed Screen

When the upgrade completes, the InstallShield Wizard Completed screen appears.

Click Finish.
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Figure 7. Update Metasys Host

The InstallShield Wizard Completed screen closes.

Start the GGT and update the Graphics+ package on each Metasys host and SCT using theFile > Update Metasys Host option in the GGT.

For details, see Figure 7 and refer to the Graphic Generation Tool Help (LIT-12011697).

If the Metasys system has a Ready Access Portal server, the Ready Access Portal server updates within 15 minutes of the Site Director's update.
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Done.

If you need to use the Graphic Generation Tool with a language other than English, see Changing the Default Language for GGT.