How to install PADS4 Windows Viewer

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Step 1: Download PADS4 Clients

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Step 2: Start the Installation

1. Run the Installer as Administrator
   • Execute the PADS4 Clients.exe installation file.
   • Right-click the file and select “Run as Administrator.”
   • Choose your preferred language and proceed.
2. Verify PADS4 Version
   • Ensure that PADS4 Version 2020.1 or later is being installed.
3. Accept the License Agreement
   • Carefully read the License Agreement.
   • Check the box to accept the terms and click Next.

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Step 3: User Selection

• Select for which users PADS4 Clients should be installed.
• Click Next.

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Step 4: Viewer Installation

• Select “Viewer Installation” from the dropdown menu.
• Click Next.

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Step 5: Help Documentation (Optional)

• Decide whether to install the online help file.
• The help file allows users to press F1 within any PADS4 application to access relevant documentation.
• Recommended: Installing the help file improves accessibility to user guides.

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Step 6: Configure Viewer Settings

• Enter the Viewer Name and specify the PADS4 Server Location.
• Click Next.

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Step 7: Desktop Mode & User Account Control (UAC) Settings

• Desktop Mode: Choose whether PADS4 Clients should run in Desktop mode.
• User Account Control (UAC):
  • Recommended: Disable UAC to allow PADS4 Clients to run with Administrator privileges without additional prompts.
  • If the user is not a member of the local Administrator group, you can specify an Administrator account to run the Viewer.

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Step 8: Shortcut & Destination Folder Configuration

• Select the desired shortcuts to be created.
• Choose the installation destination folder for PADS4 Clients.
• Click Install to begin the installation process.

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Step 9: Installation Process

• The PADS4 Clients installation will now begin.
• Once completed, you will see the message:
  “PADS4 Clients has been successfully installed.”

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Network Ports Used by PADS4