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Installing for Multiple Users

This page describes how to install Design Master Photometrics for multiple users.

Install the Software on the Network

Download and run the latest installer.

The installer must be run from a workstation, not on the server itself. If you are unable to install to the server folder from the workstation, download and run the Limited Privileges Installer below.

The software should be installed on a network folder that all users in the company have access to.

Install Components Once on Each Computer

The software does not need to be fully installed on each computer that is going to run the software, but some components do need to be present on the machine. Install these components using the Design Master Components installer below.

If an update ever requires that the Design Master Components be reinstalled, we will make that clear. Otherwise, you can assume that you do not need to reinstall it when you install an update to our software.

It does not need to be reinstalled if you install a new version of AutoCAD or BricsCAD.

Download the Design Master Components installer from this link:

Configure AutoCAD on Each Computer

Each computer that is to run the software needs to have AutoCAD configured. If you have multiple versions of AutoCAD on your computer, this needs to be done for each version of AutoCAD.

If you are using BricsCAD, see the instructions below.

To configure AutoCAD:

  1. Open the “install.dwg” file in the “Admin” folder where Design Master is installed. If you are given a warning that the file is in use or read-only, press the Yes button to open the drawing in read-only.
  2. Type APPLOAD at the command line and press ENTER. The Load/Unload Applications dialog box will open.
  3. Browse to the “Admin” folder.
  4. Select the “photo-loadInAutoCAD.vlx” file and press the “Load” button.
  5. Press the Close button.
  6. You will be asked to select an installation type. Press the Network or Network Laptop button.
    • Network: Use this when the computer is a desktop connected to the network. The customization files will always be located on the server.
    • Network Laptop: Use this when the computer is a laptop that is disconnected from the network at times. The customization will load from the server when connected to the network and from the local computer when not connected.
  7. You will be asked to configure your installation settings. The default folder locations are provided for you. Press the OK button to finish the configuration.
  8. The first time a command is run on each computer, you will be asked if you want to try the software, purchase a license, or install a license. Press the Install License button, enter the license ID and password we emailed to you, and press the Activate button.

Configure BricsCAD

Each computer that is to run the software needs to have BricsCAD configured.

If you are using AutoCAD, see the instructions above.

To configure BricsCAD:

  1. Open the “install.dwg” file in the “Admin” folder where Design Master Photometrics is installed (Typically C:\Program Files\Design Master Software\Admin).
  2. Type APPLOAD at the command line and press ENTER. The Load Application Files dialog box will open.
  3. Press the Add / + button.
  4. Select the “photo-loadInAutoCAD.des” file and press the Open button.
  5. Press the Load button.
  6. You will be asked to select an installation type. Press the Network or Network Laptop button.
    • Network: Use this when the computer is a desktop connected to the network. The customization files will always be located on the server.
    • Network Laptop: Use this when the computer is a laptop that is disconnected from the network at times. The customization will load from the server when connected to the network and from the local computer when not connected.
  7. You will be asked to configure your installation settings. The default folder locations are provided for you. Press the OK button to finish the configuration.
  8. The first time you run a command, you will be asked if you want to try the software, purchase a license, or install a license. Press the Install License button, enter the license ID and password we emailed to you, and press the Activate button.

Fixing an Incorrect Configuration

If the software is configured incorrectly and needs to be fixed, it is simplest to remove it from AutoCAD or BricsCAD and then put it back.

  1. Type APPLOAD at the command line.
  2. Browse to the “Admin” folder where Design Master Photometrics is installed.
  3. Open the “dm-unloadFromAutoCAD.vlx” or “dm-unloadFromAutoCAD.des” file and press the Load button.
  4. Press the Close button.
  5. Restart AutoCAD or BricsCAD and confirm that Design Master Photometrics is not being loaded.
  6. Configure AutoCAD or BricsCAD as described above.

Installing Updates

To install an update to the software, download the installer using the link in the “Install the Software on the Network” section. Run the installer and install it to the same location on the network.

It is necessary to have AutoCAD or BricsCAD closed on the computer you run the installer on. You do not need to close AutoCAD or BricsCAD on the other computers with our software installed.

The next time a user opens a drawing in AutoCAD or BricsCAD, Design Master Photometrics will be updated automatically. They will be prompted to restart AutoCAD or BricsCAD if necessary.

None of your existing customization will be overwritten during the update process.

Limited Privileges Installer

Some Windows configurations that limit install privileges do not work well with our installer. We provide this limited privileges installer to help with those cases.

First, download and run the regular installer from above.

After you have run that installer, download and run the limited privileges installer:

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