Installation for Predator FLM

Step by step process for Installation via Download

Step through the following process to install Predator FLM 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 FLM
4. The download may take a minute to complete
5. Within your browser, click on pflm11.exe, select Show in Folder and a Windows Explorer window will appear
6. Shift+Right Click on pflm11.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 FLM icon appears in the desktop
10. Copy the PFLM Service.License file sent via email
11. To the following folder c:\program files (x86)\predator software\FLM 11.0\
12. Shift+Right Click on the blue Predator FLM Service Manager desktop icon and select Run as administrator
13. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
14. The Predator FLM Manager application will start
15. Click the Upgrade button to display the upgrade and license registration dialog
16. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
17. Copy & paste the serial number and access code from the Predator License Report PDF
18. Select Network ID, USB or Unknown from the license type pulldown
19. Click the Ok button to save the license registration details
20. Click the Start Service button and the Predator FLM Service will begin
21. Click the Red X in the upper right hand corner to close the Predator FLM Manager
22. Login to one or more client PC(s) and continue with individual installations for one or more of the following:
    
    Predator CNC Editor, DNC, MDC, PDM, RCM, Tracker, Travelers or Virtual CNC

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 FLM 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 FLM 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 SetupFLM.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 FLM icon appears in the desktop
8. Copy the PFLM Service.License file sent via email
9. To the following folder c:\program files (x86)\predator software\FLM 11.0\
10. Shift+Right Click on the blue Predator FLM Service Manager desktop icon and select Run as administrator
11. Optionally specify Windows administrator credentials and click Ok
12. The Predator FLM Manager application will start
13. Click the Upgrade button to display the upgrade and license registration dialog
14. Type your name and company, do not leave these fields blank
15. Type the serial number and access code provided on the sticker within the DVD packaging
16. Select Network ID, USB or Unknown from the license type pulldown
17. Click the Ok button to save the license registration details
18. Click the Start Service button and the Predator FLM Service will begin
19. Click the Red X in the upper right hand corner to close the Predator FLM Manager
20. Login to one or more client PC(s) and continue with individual installations for one or more of the following:
    
    Predator CNC Editor, DNC, MDC, PDM, RCM, Tracker, Travelers or Virtual CNC

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

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