SpectraCal VirtualForge Software - Manual (Page 5)

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VirtualForge Windows Software Installation:
To install the VirtualForge software on a Windows workstation:
1. Download the VirtualForge Windows installation file, available on the SpectraCal website
downloads page, to the Windows Desktop or Downloads folder.
2. Run the installatiion file to create a VirtualForge application shortcut.
3. Double-click the VirtualForge shortcut to start the application.
VirtualForge Windows Setup:
1. In the Windows System Tray (by the clock), click the VirtualForge (VF) icon to open its menu. You
can select the ‘VideoEQ-Test-Card’ or the ‘Colorbars’ test pattern to verify that VirtualForge is
properly controlling the workstation video output device. These patterns function whether the
VirtualForge software is licensed or not.
Note: See the Appendix for details on using individual video output devices, including setting
their output resolution and frame rate.
2. Select About from the VirtualForge menu. Record the Machine ID shown on the About page.
Send the Machine ID to [email protected] with a request for a VirtualForge
license key.