Installation for Predator CNC Editor

Step by step process for Installation via Download

Step through the following process to install Predator CNC Editor via download:

1. Request a license and obtain the ZIP password
2. Logon to Windows at the PC or use RDP via mstsc.exe /admin
3. Download the latest version of Predator CNC Editor
4. The download may take a minute to complete
5. Within your browser, click on pedit11.exe, select Show in Folder and a Windows Explorer window will appear
6. Shift+Right Click on pedit11.exe and select Run as administrator
7. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
8. When prompted for a ZIP password, type it in and click Ok to start the installation
9. Step through the installation screens until it is finished and a Predator CNC Editor icon appears on the desktop
10. Shift+Right Click on the orange Predator CNC Editor desktop icon and select Run as administrator
11. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
12. The registration/upgrade dialog will appear, if not, the app will start and from the Options menu select Upgrade
13. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
14. Copy & paste the serial number and access code from the Predator License Report PDF
15. Select Network ID, USB, Unknown or Floating License Manager (FLM) from the license type pulldown
16. If FLM: type the name of the server running Predator FLM or its IP address
17. If FLM: type the Ethernet port number configured within Predator FLM Manager, 1024 is the default
18. Click the Ok button and the Predator CNC Editor splash screen will appear

NOTE: Should a licensing error be displayed, review the following Licensing self help support page.

Step by step process for Installation via DVD

Step through the following process to install Predator CNC Editor via DVD:

1. Insert the Predator DVD into your PC's DVD drive
2. When Windows Autorun is enabled, the Predator DVD window will appear
3. Click Install Predator CNC Editor and skip ahead to step 7
4. When Windows Autorun is disabled, run Windows Explorer and select the DVD drive
5. Shift+Right Click on SetupEditor.exe and select Run as administrator
6. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
7. Step through the installation screens until it is finished and a Predator CNC Editor icon appears in the desktop
8. Shift+Right Click on the orange Predator CNC Editor desktop icon and select Run as administrator
9. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
10. The registration/upgrade dialog will appear, if not, the app will start and from the Options menu select Upgrade
11. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
12. Type the serial number and access code provided on the sticker within the DVD packaging
13. Select Network ID, USB, Unknown or Floating License Manager (FLM) from the license type pulldown
14. If FLM: type the name of the server running Predator FLM or it's IP address
15. If FLM: type the Ethernet port number configured within Predator FLM, 1024 is the default
16. Click the Ok button and the Predator CNC Editor splash screen will appear

NOTE: Should a licensing error be displayed, review the following Licensing self help support page.

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