Step-by-step instructions for a successful installation of the PCBx3 Manager 90days Trial Version:
Note 1, you will need Administrator privileges to install the application!
The installation proposes the folder C:\Program Files\BlakeDev
or C:\Program Files(x86)\BlakeDev
for the main application.
- Download and save the zip file to a secure folder on your hard disk
- Extract the enclosed files
- Locate and double-click the
Setup.exe
file in that folder
- Follow the Windows Installer prompts
- Select the Typical Installation option when prompted
Note 2, you can delete the zip file after successful installation, but you need to keep the extracted files in a secure location.
They are required if you want to uninstall the application later!
Note, you need Administrator privileges to modify folder permissions!
View or download the PCBx3 Manager Installation Guide
To set the permissions for the two key folders open the Windows Explorer.
The two key folders shown below require the Windows permission: Full control.
- Folder 1:
C:\PCBx3Manager
- server database, system files and folders location
- Folder 2:
C:\Program Files\BlakeDev
or C:\Program Files (x86)\BlakeDev
- application and icon location
To change the permissions in Windows, do the following:
- Select and right-click a folder listed above
- Select
Properties
and on the General Properties dialog that is shown select the Securities
tab
- Below the
Group and user names
list click the button Edit
- On the Permissions dialog that is shown select
Users
- In the list
Permissions for Users
select the required permissions - Full control
- Press OK on the Permissions dialog and then OK again on the General Properties dialog
Note, this applies only to Microsoft Office 2014 and earlier versions.
The sample application comes pre-configured for 32-bit / 64-bit computers and different Microsoft Office Versions.
If you have downloaded the wrong version - don't worry - you don't have to uninstall the sample application again!
All you need to do is download the correct PCBx3 Manager
client application.
To select a different PCBx3 Manager
application, click here.
Once you have downloaded and extracted the appropriate application simply follow the below steps:
- Select and right-click the
PCBx3 Manager
desktop icon and select Find Target
- The folder that contains the
PCBx3Client.mde
is now shown
- Delete the
PCBx3Client.mde
file
- Copy the downloaded and extracted application from above into this folder
- Rename the file to
PCBx3Client.mde
- Close the folder and follow the steps in the next section
Once installed, double click the new PCBx3 Manager desktop icon.
Depending on your computer security and user settings, the first time the application
is opened a security warning will appear.
The warning asks if you want to be warned prior to opening this program from Blake Developments, select yes. The program will close again.
Double click the PCBx3 Manager icon and on the security warning that will follow select to open the program.
The application will load and the PCBx3 Manager | Secure Login screen will appear. Select:
- BuildCorp (Sample Company)
- Username: Bob
- Password: bob
- Click the Enter button
Note, the sample application may not include the latest available release!
If there is one available and you intend to upgrade to that release, simply visit the download page and follow the step by step guide on how to install the latest release.
To uninstall the PCBx3 Manager | 90days Trial Version application simply follow the bow steps:
- Click the Start menu button and then select Control Panel
- Select Add / Remove Programs or Programs and Features
- Select and right-click on
Blake Developments - PCBx3 Manager Trial Version
- Select Uninstall and follow the Windows prompts
- NOTE: This will also remove the Runtime Database Engine. Refresh list to make sure
- Select and right-click on
Microsoft Access 2003 Run-time Database Engine
- Select Uninstall and follow the Windows prompts
- You may have to restart your computer