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21-0381E v4.7.4
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may be used on its own, or in conjunction
with other software components.)
 Server: For the PC that will contain the
Guardall Director database--i.e., the
'server' (or only) PC.
Tip: Any or all of the software components
can be selected, as applicable (although
"Server" will be selected only on one
PC.)
3) Select [Next] or [Finish] as required
to complete the installation.
Install as a Service?: Select this if you
want the Director components to be able
to function when no one is logged into
MS Windows.
V4.7: The
Director-Server and Communications
client are installed as a service automatically.
4) Convert the previous database for use with
the new software:
Notice: If you have only a backup file (.BAK), you
must perform a database restoral first.
QuickRef
: Guardall Director-Repair.exe
Backup/Restore [ Restore Database ].
Related Topic
: Reverting to (Restoring) a Backup
Copy of the Guardall Director Database
 Select [Yes] when asked if you wish to
convert the database;
Tip: If you wish to start the database conversion
utility manually, look for "Guardall Director-DB
Convert.exe" in the "Guardall Director Vx" folder
(not
available through the Windows [Start] menu).
 Select the database version that you are
upgrading from;
 Click the large [Copy…] button at the bottom
of the screen, and follow any additional
prompts that appear. When this process is
finished, click the X (top-right corner) to close
the database update module.
 To allow the installation to finish, be sure to
restart the PC when asked (and follow any
additional prompts that appear).
5) Multi-PC (Client-Server systems): Install the
software on any additional PCs as required.
Cyclic-ID Codes at each client PC: After
installing the software at each client
workstation, start the software, open H
elp,
A
bout... and jot down the "Cyclic-ID" code,
as this will be needed to 'tell' the server to
allow database access for each of these
workstations.
This is required for the Guardall Director software,
as well as the Communications software, as
applicable.
(To start the software, open the Start menu, select
Guardall Director V4, followed by Programs, and
Guardall Director.) Tip: If you prefer,
you can cut-and-paste the ID codes into "Notepad"
or "MS Word", and use a floppy-disk to transport the
file to the server PC (for registration).
Similarly, you'll need to record the
"Cyclic-ID" code from the
Communications software on each PC to
be associated with an alarm panel
connection (in addition to the Guardall
Director ID/code, as applicable). Detail
:
Check the Windows taskbar for an
LCD/keypad symbol.
If the LCD/telephone symbol is not present, start
the communications service as follows:
From the Start menu, select Programs,
Administrative Tools, Component Services.
Then, select the "Services" tab, locate Guardall
Director-Communication in the list, right-click it,
and select "Start".
If prompted for the Server Name: Enter or select
the name (or IP address) associated with the server
PC, and click OK (press F1 if you'd like more
information).
If a Device Configuration Screen Appears
: If the
"Direct-Cable-Connection" or modem that you'll be
using has already been set up on the PC, you can
select it now (press F1 if you'd like more
information). When finished with this screen, click
OK. Otherwise, click Cancel to close the device-
configuration screen.
Then, right-click the LCD/Telephone symbol
near the right-hand end of the Windows
task-bar, and select About from the pop-up
menu.
Guardall Director-DB Convert.exe
- (Source Version): Select the database version that you are
upgrading from;
- [Copy Source to Destination…]: Click this button to start
the conversion process.