Overview¶
A Vericut software installation is typical of any other software installation on your computer. You simply follow the onscreen instructions for the software components you wish to install and where you want them installed on your PC. The software can be installed on as many PC’s as you like. The number of licenses available determine how many of the copies can be run simultaneously. Vericut and its features are managed through the license manager. This document applies to Vericut Verification and Vericut Drilling and Fastening (VDAF)
Considerations before Installation¶
Vericut installation is very simple but you need to know a few things prior to installing your software. Some of the menu options you’ll see during the installation require you to know what Vericut products you purchased so you know what to select during the installation process.
📝 NOTE: If you are planning on installing the license server please note that you must have administrator privileges to perform the license server configuration. You must also have administrator privileges to install the Microsoft redistributable run-time libraries if necessary. It’s also possible that the windows security settings on your PC will require administrative privileges to install the base software also. Check with your IT administrator about your security settings prior to attempting installation.
Take a look at the pc requirements and the licenser server configuration before installing the software. (click on the links below)
Terminology
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Client Computer — The computer that runs the Vericut software.
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License Server Computer — The computer running the license server program. It may also run the Vericut client software concurrently
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License Server Program — The program providing licenses for Vericut. Vericut requires a license, so the License Server Program must be running for Vericut to operate. Vericut uses the Sentinel RMS license server program from Thales Group. The license server program and Vericut communicate using TCP/IP network protocol. Only one Sentinel RMS license server program may run on a computer.
Vericut System Requirements¶
When considering system requirements you need to consider all the tasks it will be performing. For the purposes of discussion, we’ll only reference 64 bit CPU’s and operating systems. Vericut Version 9.7 supports only 64 bit CPU’s and operating systems.
Considerations:
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What is the physical size of the part you will simulate?
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What other software applications are running while Vericut is running?
- What requirements do the other applications have (both memory and graphics)?
📝 NOTE: Vericut performance is primarily affected by the simulation tolerances used and the speed of the CPU’s. The faster the CPU speed, the faster your programs will run. The length of part programs being simulated does not affect Vericut speed. In addition, cut stock refine speed and general display performance is highly correlated to the number of cores.
The link below takes you to the Intel site where you can review the current CPU’s available and read up on some of the latest CPU technology.
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005505/processors.html
IMPORTANT! Always check the latest system requirements, available at Vericut System Requirements webpage.
Installing from A downloaded Zip file¶
You can request a download of the Vericut installation files from the Vericut website.
https://vericut.com/company/support/software-update
Once you downloaded the zip file you’ll need to unzip it to a temporary folder. While unzipping the file you’ll be prompted for a password. This password will be in the email that was sent to you for the download link.
From the temporary folder where you unzipped your installation, double click (or right click, open) on the setup.exe. Next, follow the on-screen instructions.