Rockwell Automation 57C620 AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.8 User Manual

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3Ć2

AutoMax Programming Executive Version 3.x

D Your language (English, Spanish, etc. Some Windows

applications use this setting for languageĆspecific tasks, such as

sorting or case conversion.)

D The kind of local area network you are on, if any
D The printer and printer port you use
D Applications on your hard disk that you want to run with Windows
The following procedure can be used to install the Windows

software.
Step 1.

Insert the diskette labeled Windows Disk 1" in drive A:.

Step 2.

Type A:SETUP<CR>

Step 3.

Follow the directions on the screen. If you have any

questions about any of the procedures or options, you

can press F1 to access an online help feature.

3.2

Installing and Running the Programming

Executive Software on the Personal

Computer

Before you load the Programming Executive software onto the

personal computer, read carefully both the instruction manual

describing the operation of the personal computer you will be using

and the manual describing the DOS operating system. Note that you

cannot install the Programming Executive software if Windows V3.1,

3.11, or Windows 95 is not already installed on your personal

computer.
You will need to refer to the installation instructions in J2Ć3107, found

in binder J2Ć3108, for the specific steps required to install the

software. Read the instructions carefully and follow all the steps in

the order given to install the software properly.
For Personal Computers with other AutoMax Executives

Installed
Note that you can install the AutoMax Executive V3.x on the same

personal computer with any other version of the Executive software.

The following guidelines apply:
Running Two Versions of V3.5 or Later

Change the EXEC_DRIVE entry in the AUTOMAX.INI file each time

you want to switch between the two versions.
Running Two Versions, V3.0A to V3.4E

Close windows and change the DCSEXDRV environment variable in

the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Reboot your computer. Then restart

Windows.
Running Two Versions, V3.5 or Later and V3.0A Ć V3.4E

No special commands are required. Simply click the desired icon.
Running Two Versions, V3.X and V2.X

No special commands are required. Simply click the desired icon to

run V3. Type AUTOMAX2 at the DOS prompt to run V2.
Running the Programming Executive

Once you have installed the Executive, you can run it by clicking the

AMX V3 icon in the AutoMax Programmer or typing AUTOMAX3" at

the DOS prompt. Typing AUTOMAX3" will also invoke Windows.

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