Exceed 7.0 for UD Students

Installing Exceed Student Edition:

Preparation for Installing Exceed

If Exceed is already installed on your system you MUST un-install it before installing the customized version, even if you are "upgrading" from the previous year's Student Edition (and even if it is the same version of the software).

1. If you have made your own personalized settings for Exceed, you should run Exceed's Xconfig program and take notes on your changes before continuing. You may want to use Xconfig to make the same personalizations after completing the new installation described below. You may also want to make a backup copy of your user directory to avoid losing any customized settings you have created. This directory may be located in several different places, depending on the version of Exceed and the version of Windows. The default locations are:

   Exceed 6.x on Windows 95/98/ME:
   

           C:\Program Files\Exceed.95

   Exceed 6.x on Windows NT 4.0 or 2000:
   

           C:\Program Files\Exceed.NT

   Exceed 7.0 on Windows 95/98/ME:
   

           C:\WINDOWS\Application Data\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.00\Exceed

   Exceed 7.0 on Windows NT 4.0:
   

           C:\WINNT\Profiles\All Users\Application Data\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.00\Exceed

   Exceed 7.0 on Windows 2000:
   

           C:\Documents and Settings\All Users.WINNT\Application Data\Hummingbird\Connectivity\7.00\Exceed

   Note that some files, particularly Exceed configuration (.cfg) and Xsession (.ses) files, are not compatible between versions of Exceed.

2. On the Windows Taskbar (to the left of the clock), click the small, red, demon-shaped icon if it appears. When the Inetd Configuration Window opens, select Exit, and then select OK. (This program may or may not be running - if you don't see this icon: , it is not running. If it is running, you must disable it before attempting to un-install the software.)
3. From the Windows Start button, click "Settings", then "Control Panel", and double-click "Add/Remove Programs." Click the Exceed entry and then click the "Add/Remove" (or "Remove") button to start the un-installation process.
4. Reboot the system.
5. Delete the old Exceed directory and its contents, if the directory is still there. (Look in C:\Program Files for a folder named "Exceed.95", "Exceed.NT", or "Hummingbird".)

Installing the Customized Version

NOTE: if you are installing Exceed under Windows XP, you must install version 7.1. Please refer to "Obtaining Exceed" if the CD you have is for a version prior to 7.1. Before you can run the installer, you must download a patch from:

http://www.hummingbird.com/support/nc/index.html

and follow the instructions given with that file in order for the installer to work. After you have installed the software, you will need to run the Hummingbird Update utility that comes with Exceed to update the software to be fully compatible with Windows XP. Since a customized distribution of version 7.1 is not yet available, you will need to refer to "Customizing Exceed" for step-by-step instructions.

If you will be installing Exceed under any version of Windows other than XP, you may continue with these instructions.

1. Close all programs that are currently running. If you have any version of Exceed prior to 6.2 installed, be sure to do the steps above.
   
   • If it is a Windows NT or Windows 2000 system, log in as "administrator" or as a user who has administrator rights. The setup program will give you the option to install Exceed so that it is accessible by all users, and this is the recommended procedure. Setup may not run properly if you do not have administrator rights, and if you do not choose the option to install Exceed for "Anyone who uses this computer (all users)" then you will only be able to run Exceed as the user that was logged in when Exceed was installed.
2. If you obtained the CD from the TSC:
   1. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive. The setup program should appear within 30 seconds. If it does not appear,
      1. Double-click the "My Computer" icon.
      2. Double-click the icon for your CD-ROM drive.
      3. Double-click the Msetup (or Msetup.exe) icon.
   2. Click "Install Exceed (UD custom settings)".
   If you downloaded the software from the purchase site, find the folder where it was stored on the hard drive and double-click it.
3. You will be prompted to choose a language for the installation. This language will be used for the install process and in all Exceed dialogs, menu options, etc. once the software is installed.
4. When you see the "Welcome" screen, click "Next." Read and indicate agreement to the License Agreement (assuming you agree!) and click "Next".
5. Fill in your name for the user name. You can fill in "University of Delaware" for the organization or just leave it blank. Click "Next".
   • If you are installing on an NT or 2K system, this is the screen where you can choose to install for all users or just the current user.
6. You will be prompted to choose the installation path for Exceed. By default Exceed will install itself in the standard program file area (C:\Program Files on most systems). Click "Next" to accept the installation directory. (You should not change the default directory unless it's essential. For example, you might need to choose a different hard drive if your C: drive is nearly full.)
7. You will be presented with a choice of three installation options: "Typical", "Custom", or "Complete". The "Typical" option will install all of the components that are necessary to use Exceed, but leaves many non-essential components out. "Custom" will allow you to choose which components will be installed, and "Complete" will install all components. The recommended choice is "Typical" - you may always add or remove components later by re-running the setup program.
   Note: regardless of which option you choose, Exceed will be installed with the UD custom settings. If you want to install with the "factory" settings for some reason, quit the installer and choose "Install Exceed ("factory" settings)" from the Hummingbird Master Setup screen.
8. Once you have chosen your installation option, click "Next" and then "Install" to start the installation. Depending on the speed of your system and whether or not a previous version of Exceed must be removed first, this may take several minutes.
9. Once all of the files have been copied to your hard drive, you will be prompted to choose a keyboard layout file. Unless your keyboard is not a standard US-English (QWERTY) keyboard, keep the default setting of "us.kbf" and click "Next".
10. You will be prompted to set a password to lock your Exceed configuration. We recommend that you do not set a password on a single-user workstation - the password doesn't really prevent anyone from changing your settings (if they are sufficiently determined), and can cause more trouble than it is worth if you forget it. Click "Skip" to move to the next screen, or enter the same password in both input areas and click "Next".
11. You will be prompted to run the Xperf program, which optimizes Exceed's graphical performance. It is recommended that you run this program to ensure the best possible performance; however, if you are in a hurry you can click "Skip" and run Xperf later. If you elect to run it, do not move the mouse while the test graphics are displayed on the screen.
12. When the setup process completes, you will be prompted to click "Finish". You may also be prompted to reboot, in which case you should do so.

For some instructions on further customizing Exceed to fit your needs and tips on making efficient use of Exceed, see Customizing Your UNIX Composers Account, and How to Use Exceed. You may also consult the Exceed User's Guide, which is included in the installation and can be found in the Programs menu under "Hummingbird Connectivity V7.0/Online Documentation." You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to view the guide; you can install Acrobat Reader from the Exceed CD (on the "3rd Party Software" menu) or download the latest version from Adobe's site.