Radan 2018 R1 - Installation Document

Vero Software Ltd.
Radan 2018 R1
Installation Guide
Contents
1 Radan CAD/CAM 2018 R1 and Radbend 2018 R1 .................. 3
1.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 3
1.2 System Requirements ............................................................ 3
2 Radan 2018 R1 ....................................................................... 5
2.1 Server Installation .................................................................. 5
2.1.1 Introduction ............................................................. 5
2.1.2 Preparation .............................................................. 5
2.1.3 The Installation......................................................... 5
2.1.4 Server test ................................................................ 6
2.2 Client Installation ................................................................... 7
2.2.1 Preparation .............................................................. 7
2.2.2 The Installation......................................................... 7
2.2.3 Client test ................................................................. 7
2.3 Server Update ........................................................................ 8
2.3.1 Preparation .............................................................. 8
2.3.2 The update ............................................................... 8
2.3.3 Server test ................................................................ 8
2.4 Client Update ......................................................................... 9
2.4.1 Preparation .............................................................. 9
2.4.2 The Update ............................................................... 9
2.4.3 Client test ................................................................. 9
2.5 Standalone / DNC / RadviewDNC Update ............................ 10
2.5.1 Preparation ............................................................ 10
2.5.2 License file .............................................................. 10
2.5.3 The Update ............................................................. 10
2.5.4 Software test .......................................................... 11
2.6 Configure Network Licenses – User Guide ........................... 12
2.6.1 Systems and modules ............................................ 12
2.6.2 License profiles....................................................... 12
2.6.3 Systems .................................................................. 12
1 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

2.6.4 Modules ................................................................. 12
2.6.5 Manually downloading a license file ...................... 13
3 Radbend 2018 R1 ................................................................. 14
3.1 Standalone Installation ........................................................ 17
3.2 Server installation ................................................................ 17
3.3 Client installation ................................................................. 18
3.4 Installation of CAD plug-in for SolidWorks 3D / Inventor 3D18
3.5 Updates ................................................................................ 20
3.6 Client update ........................................................................ 20
3.6.1 The Update ............................................................. 20
3.6.2 Client test ............................................................... 20
3.7 Standalone Update .............................................................. 21
3.7.1 The Update ............................................................. 21
3.7.2 Standalone test ...................................................... 21
3.8 Server Update ...................................................................... 21
3.8.1 The Update ............................................................. 22

1 Radan CAD/CAM 2018 R1 and Radbend 2018 R1
1.1 Introduction
The installation instructions will guide you through installing or updating to Radan CAD/CAM 2018
R1 and Radbend 2018 R1.
Important information
Radan licensing is based around Sentinel RMS, which either uses some of your computer’s hardware
or a CLS Token (dongle) to identify the PC which manages the Radan Licenses. This means that any
changes to your hardware or a change to a new server will mean that you may need to transfer the
license. Always contact support beforehand to discuss.
1.2 System Requirements

(http://www.radan.com/systemrequirements) This is a recommended minimum specification based
upon our knowledge of the Radan software.
CAD/CAM
 Pentium 4, 2 GHz CPU or greater
 4GB RAM or greater (depending on OS)
 20 GB available storage
 Graphics card capable of 1024 x 768 minimum resolution (32bit mode)
 DVD ROM drive
 Available RS232 Serial ports (one port per machine requiring RS232 serial DNC)
 Keyboard and mouse
 Network interface using TCP/IP
Note: This PC specification also applies when configured as a PC DNC, Radview DNC client computer.
CAD/CAM with 3D / Radbend / RadviewPlus Server / RadviewDNC Server
 Dual Core, 2.8 GHz CPU or greater
 8GB RAM or greater (depending on OS)
 40 GB available storage
 Dedicated graphics card capable of 1024 x 768 minimum resolution (32bit mode)
 DVD ROM drive
 Available RS232 Serial ports (one port per machine requiring RS232 serial DNC)
 Keyboard and mouse
 Network interface using TCP/IP
Supported Operating systems
 Windows® 7, Windows® 8, Windows® 10 (see Important Note below)
 Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows® Server 2012
 We may require the latest service packs to be installed
 64bit versions are supportedProfessional / Business versions of the operating systems are
recommended
Important Note

 Windows Server 2016 can have many different flavours and options (e.g. Nano, microservices,
containers). We know of no reason why the Radan software wouldn’t run on Windows Server
running in a desktop environment
Additional Notes
 A Virtual Server will need a USB CLS Token (dongle) at an additional cost if it is to run as a
license server. Please be aware not all Virtualisations can support USB Tokens.
 A USB port must be available if the PC is going to be licensed from a CLS Token (dongle).
 Software and subsequent updates will be shipped on DVD ROM only; however they can be
downloaded from the Customer Portal.
 If the customer purchases Radan's installation service, it is their responsibility to make sure
the IT structure/hardware is suitable based on system requirements above. The Radan
engineer will require any PC to have a supported Windows O/S, Administrative Rights and
network access (if using network applications) to be able to install and configure Radan
software.
 Application performance is dependent upon a number of factors e.g. Number of used
applications or network traffic. Should you require further clarification, please contact your
IT provider.
 CPU Processor must the support SSE2 instruction set, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSE2

2 Radan 2018 R1
2.1 Server Installation

2.1.1 Introduction
Please make sure you close all other applications running on the PC you are installing the software
on. You will also need to reboot the PC after the installation.
License file
The installation process will try to connect to our servers via the internet and automatically
download the license file. The licensing system uses a ‘lock code’ to identify your PC which will
become the Radan license server and is made up of your network card address and hard disk and is
unique to your PC.
If you have an internet connection on the PC you are installing the software on, this ‘lock code’ will
be sent to our server, together with details about your ‘Server Code’. Our server will then send back
the license file.
If you do not have an internet connection on the server you are installing the software on, you will
be asked to follow the manual procedure to obtain a license file. After the license file has been
downloaded or you have selected the license file in the installation screen, the RMS licensing
software will be installed and the Radan installation will continue.
Note: the lock code is generated from hardware components in the PC; this means that if you decide
to make any changes to the PC hardware, or intend to change the PC you use as the Radan License
Server, you will need to contact us.
Server Code and Customisation pack

During the installation of the Radan server you will be asked for your Server Code (which will be
displayed on the delivery note) and you will be asked to browse for the ‘customisation pack’ (the
‘customisation pack’ is a compressed (ZIP) file that contains data specific to you, this will be provided
by the installation engineer).
2.1.2 Preparation
Before Installation please make sure you:
 Reboot
 Are logged in as a user with admin rights
 Close all non-essential applications
2.1.3 The Installation

Insert the DVD in the drive; the start-up menu should run automatically – however, if the autorun
fails, you can start the update manually by navigating to the DVD and double clicking StartHere.hta.

To start the installation, click on Radan CAD/CAM.
Follow the prompts through the process.
2.1.4 Server test

Now, test your Radan CAD/CAM 2018 R1 software by starting it on the server, before continuing to
install the clients. To do this, you need to configure the network licenses for this user – please refer
to the ‘Configure Network Licenses – User Guide.

2.2 Client Installation
2.2.1 Preparation
Please make sure you:
 Have a running Radan server that has started the software successfully
 Reboot the Client PC
2.2.2 The Installation

2.2.3 Client test

Now, test your Radan 2018 R1 software by starting it on the client. To do this, you need to
Configure the Network Licenses for this user – please refer to the Configure Network Licenses –
User Guide.

2.3 Server Update
The update
The Radan 2018 R1 DVD you have received will install/update all necessary elements of the Radan
software from any previous level. You will need to install/update the server first, and then the
clients. The instructions advise you how to test the server before you continue to install/update the
clients. You can of course contact support if you need help.
2.3.1 Preparation
 Back-up your Radan data

o The ‘dat’ folder containing all machine and user data
o The ‘system-symbols’ folder
o The folders containing your Radan drawings and symbols
 Have a valid license for this level of software
 Turn off all Radan client PC’s and DNC’s
 Reboot the server
You will also need to reboot the server after the update.
2.3.2 The update

2.3.3 Server test

Now, test your Radan 2018 R1 software by starting it on the server, before continuing to update the
clients. To do this, you need to Configure Network Licenses for this user – please refer to the
‘Configure Network Licenses’ - User Guide.

2.4 Client Update
The update
The Radan 2018 R1 DVD you have received will install/update all necessary elements of the Radan
software from any previous level. You will need to install/update the server first, and then the
clients. The instructions advise you to test the server before you continue to install/update the
clients.
2.4.1 Preparation
 Have upgraded the Radan server and started the software successfully
 Boot up the client PC
 You are logged in as a user with admin rights
2.4.2 The Update

To start the update, click on Radan CAD/CAM.
The upgrade process will automatically detect that your PC is a Radan client and will update all
components automatically – please follow the on-screen instructions.
2.4.3 Client test

Now, test your Radan 2018 R1 software by starting it on the client. To do this, you need to configure
the network Licenses for this user – please refer to the ’Configure Network Licenses’ - User Guide.

2.5 Standalone / DNC / RadviewDNC Update
2.5.1 Preparation

o The ‘dat’ folder containing all machine and user data
o The ‘system-symbols’ folder
o The folders containing your Radan drawings and symbols
 Reboot
You will also need to reboot after the upgrade
2.5.2 License file

The installation process will try to connect to our servers via the internet and automatically
download the license file. The licensing system uses a ‘lock code’ to identify your PC which will
become the Radan license server and is made up of your network card address and hard disk and is
unique to your PC.
the license file.
downloaded or you have selected the license file in the installation screen, the RMS licensing
software will be installed and the Radan installation will continue.
NB: the lock code is generated from hardware components in the PC; this means that if you decide
2.5.3 The Update

To start the update, click on Radan CAD/CAM.

After the license file has been downloaded or you have selected the license file in the installation
screen.
2.5.4 Software test

Now, test your software. To do this, you may need to configure the network licenses for this user –
please refer to the ‘Configure Network Licenses - User Guide.

2.6 Configure Network Licenses – User Guide
2.6.1 Systems and modules
The Radan software can be seen as a combination of ‘Systems’ and ‘Modules’.
A System is an item that will ‘run’ by itself, such as the main Radan 2D CAD application) or DNC (PC-
DNC). There always needs to be one System license Reserved
A Module is an item that needs a running System to be able to be used, such as a nesting license, 3D
or a 3D translator. Module licenses can be Optional or Reserved
2.6.2 License profiles

It is possible to configure a set of licenses and then save them as a ‘License Profile’. These profiles
can be then used by Client PC’s as required. Refer to the CLS help for more information
If the option ‘Use License Profiles’ is off then CLS will use the default profile that can apply to all
users.
Setting up your license profile

Only needed if using a network license
On starting the software for the first time without a license profile set the ‘Configure Network
Licenses’ dialog will be loaded.
The ‘Configure Network Licenses’ dialog can also be accessed from Radan SystemInfo or via the
Radan 2018 R1 License Manager found in Start > Radan Software.
2.6.3 Systems
In the dialog select a System license and click « Reserved (the list on the left shows the licenses you
have selected for your license profile).
NB. Once you have Reserved a System license the list on the right may show additional Modules. You
can only select a Module after you have selected a System license that allows use of that Module.
2.6.4 Modules
You can add any Module to your license profile as either ‘Reserved’ or ‘Optional’.

Reserved – any Modules you Reserve will be taken as soon as the software starts and that license
will not be available to any other user until you exit the software. Any Reserved license that is not
available (e.g. is in use by another user) will prevent you from starting the software.
Optional – any Modules that are Optional are not taken until you access the software that uses that
Module. E.g. in the license profile shown above, the 3D license Optional so will not be taken until
you enter 3D; up to that moment, any other user can take that license, possibly denying you that
license.
2.6.5 Manually downloading a license file

If you need to download the license file manually you will see the following note:
Important information
These instructions are displayed because the PC on which the software was installed does not have
Internet access. Please print or copy these instructions to another PC that has Internet access and
follow the steps below.
Please also make note of:
 Your customer number (customer ID)

 servercode; this is the 24-digit number shown on the installation screen
 Lock Code; this is the code that is also shown on the installation screen
License download
Start your Internet Browser and go to:
https://customers.verosoftware.com/Public/Licensing/LicenceActivation.aspx
Enter the details; including an e-mail address if you wish to receive the license file by e-mail (this is
optional).
Press Generate License. This will show you the details of the license and a link to download the file.
Transfer the file to the server where you are performing the installation and select it during the
installation process.

3 Radbend 2018 R1
There are five types of installation:
 Standalone
 Server
 Client
 Smbviewer
 Custom
Standalone
Standalone installation is used when licenses , “Data” and software is installed on the same PC .
Server
Server installation only installs the (RMS) license server and creates a “Data” folder that needs to be
shared manually. If you already have a license server installed (by the radan 2018 install) and have
already the “Data” folder on a network share you can skip the server installation.
Client
Client installation installs the software and will ask you after the installation what license server to
use and where the “Data” folder can be found.
Smbviewer
Smbviewer installation is a client installation for installing the viewer for simulating the bend
programs.
License wizard/ Server code /License file

After you start Radbend for the first time you will see a License wizard to help you set up licensing.
A ‘Server Code’ has been provided In your software delivery note. This also indicates if it is a
Network or standalone License

If the selected License Server has already a valid license file you are ready , if not you enter the
Server code.
If you follow the instructions the wizard will try to connect to our servers via the internet and
automatically download the license file. The licensing system uses a ‘lock code’ to identify your PC
which will become the Radan license server and is made up of your network card address and hard
disk and is unique to your PC.
the license file.
downloaded or you have selected the license file in the wizard the product is licensed.
See also the Help function inside the wizard.

Note: the lock code is generated from hardware components in the PC; this means that if you decide
License Profiles
Before you can start the software, you will need to specify which licenses you want to use. This is
called a license profile and it is specific to a user. A Radbend user needs at least BENDCAM and
probably CAD4CAM and specific translators.
Customer data
The customer “Data” is supplied in a zip file (*.zip or *tar.gz) and is revered to as “customer files”
during a server or standalone installation. You can however unzip this file to any folder manually and
select this folder the first time you start the software.

Radbend will usually be installed by a Radan engineer; it is, however, fairly straightforward for a user
to install the software.
3.1 Standalone Installation

If you are also running Radan software, please install/update that first to the same level of software
(e.g. Radan 2018 R1).
 Log-in as an Administrator on Windows

 If required, create a new user in Windows
 Install Radbend using the installation DVD
o First read the readme.txt and install.doc
o Enter the user name and company name
o Indicate the folder to install Radbend
o Choose the required installation type (standalone)
o Indicate the configuration data folder (you might need to share this folder manually)
o The installer might ask to install or update RMS License Server
o Select customer data files supplied by dealer (Cust*.ini or cust*.tar.gz file) to install
customer files. select "NO" if not supplied and you will copy them later into the
Data folder.
o Check the current settings before copying the files
 Install directory
 Data directory
 CLS version
o Start CadConnection Utility if you want to enable Cad plug-ins (see below)
 Radbend can now be started from the Start Menu
 In the Licence setup wizard choose your licensing type NETWORK and connect to the License
server. (see section License wizard )
 Reserve a BENDCAM license if available, if not Try "install licenses" from CLS or Request a
license code from your supplier (see section License Profiles).
3.2 Server installation

o Choose the required installation type (Server)
o Indicate the configuration data folder (you might need to share this folder manually)
o The installer might ask to install or update RMS License Server

o Select customer data files supplied by dealer (Cust*.ini or cust*.tar.gz file) to install
customer files. select "NO" if not supplied and you will copy them later into the
Data folder.
 Data directory
 CLS version
3.3 Client installation

o Choose the required installation type (Client)
o Indicate the configuration data folder (Data on server)
 Data directory
 CLS version
 Start CadConnection Utility if you want to enable Cad plug-ins (see below)
 Radbend can now be started from the Start Menu
 In the Licence setup wizard choose your licensing type NETWORK and connect to the License
server. (see section License wizard )
 Reserve a BENDCAM license if available, if not Try "install licenses" from CLS or Request a
license code from your supplier (see section License Profiles).
3.4 Installation of CAD plug-in for SolidWorks 3D / Inventor 3D

The Cad connection utility install and configures the plug-in to be installed in SolidWorks or Inventor
to transfer models directly into Radbend.

 Check the requirements:
o Valid CLS license: “SolidWorks interface" (BendCNC_RBSWK-0) or
o "Inventor interface" (BendCNC_RBINV-0)
 Installed CAD system:
o SolidWorks , versions SW2007 to SW2017(32 bit or 64 bit) or
o Inventor 2010 to 2017 (32 bit or 64 bit)
 Radbend 2018 R1 installed:
o Start Radbend
o Select menu: FILE > Administration Tools > Change CAD Links
o Log-in as an Administrator on Windows if asked for
o Select "use interface to Radbend" for Inventor and/or SolidWorks
o Switch on the plug-in inside the CAD system;

 SolidWorks: Menu TOOLS > Add-ins; switch "SMB-export add-in" on (or see
Help in SolidWorks)
 Inventor; Menu TOOLS > Add-ins; switch "Inv2SmbExportAddInServer" on
(or see Help in inventor)
o Switch on “use cad4cam” to enable Radbend to update the unfolding made by
SolidWorks or Inventor with bending tool related deduction values (bend tables).
Two Radbend icons will be available, one to open the part directly into Radbend, the other to save a
JAX file.
3.5 Updates
Updates are usually detected automatically when running the Radbend setup. If the CLS license
server is already up to date by installing Radan 2018R1 there is no need to update Radbend on the
server.
3.6 Client update

The update
The Radan 2018 R1 DVD you have received will install/update all necessary elements of the Radbend
software from any previous level.
Preparation
 Have upgraded the Radan (License) server to RMS 9.1

 Boot up the client PC
 You are logged in as a user with admin rights
3.6.1 The Update

To start the update, click on Radbend.
The upgrade process will automatically detect that your PC is a Radan client and will update all
3.6.2 Client test

Now, test your Radbend 2018 R1 software by starting it on the client. To do this, you need to set-up
a license profile for this user – please refer to the ‘License Profile User Guide’.

3.7 Standalone Update
The update
Preparation

o The ‘data’ folder containing all machine and user data
 Reboot the PC
 You will might need to reboot the PC after the update
3.7.1 The Update

The upgrade process will automatically detect that your PC is a Radbend standalone and will update
all components automatically – please follow the on-screen instructions.
3.7.2 Standalone test

Now, test your Radbend 2018 R1 software by starting it on this PC. To do this, you need to set-up a
license profile for this user – please refer to the ‘License Profile User Guide’
3.8 Server Update

A Radbend Server update is only needed if the License server has not been updated by Radan yet.
The update
Preparation

o The ‘data’ folder containing all machine and user data
 Reboot the PC
 You will might need to reboot the PC after the update

3.8.1 The Update
The upgrade process will automatically detect that your PC is a Radbend Server and will update all
Follow the prompts through the process

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1.1 Introduction ........................................................................... 3

1.2 System Requirements ............................................................ 3

2 Radan 2018 R1 ....................................................................... 5

2.1 Server Installation .................................................................. 5

2.1.1 Introduction ............................................................. 5

2.1.2 Preparation .............................................................. 5

2.1.3 The Installation......................................................... 5

2.1.4 Server test ................................................................ 6

2.2 Client Installation ................................................................... 7

2.2.1 Preparation .............................................................. 7

2.2.2 The Installation......................................................... 7

2.2.3 Client test ................................................................. 7

2.3 Server Update ........................................................................ 8

2.3.1 Preparation .............................................................. 8

2.3.2 The update ............................................................... 8

2.3.3 Server test ................................................................ 8

2.4 Client Update ......................................................................... 9

2.4.1 Preparation .............................................................. 9

2.4.2 The Update ............................................................... 9

2.4.3 Client test ................................................................. 9

2.5 Standalone / DNC / RadviewDNC Update ............................ 10

2.5.1 Preparation ............................................................ 10

2.5.2 License file .............................................................. 10

2.5.3 The Update ............................................................. 10

2.5.4 Software test .......................................................... 11

2.6 Configure Network Licenses – User Guide ........................... 12

2.6.1 Systems and modules ............................................ 12

2.6.2 License profiles....................................................... 12

2.6.3 Systems .................................................................. 12

1 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

2.6.5 Manually downloading a license file ...................... 13

3 Radbend 2018 R1 ................................................................. 14

3.1 Standalone Installation ........................................................ 17

3.2 Server installation ................................................................ 17

3.3 Client installation ................................................................. 18

3.4 Installation of CAD plug-in for SolidWorks 3D / Inventor 3D18

3.5 Updates ................................................................................ 20

3.6 Client update ........................................................................ 20

3.6.1 The Update ............................................................. 20

3.6.2 Client test ............................................................... 20

3.7 Standalone Update .............................................................. 21

3.7.1 The Update ............................................................. 21

3.7.2 Standalone test ...................................................... 21

3.8 Server Update ...................................................................... 21

3.8.1 The Update ............................................................. 22

2 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

1.2 System Requirements

3 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

4 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

2.1 Server Installation

Server Code and Customisation pack

2.1.3 The Installation

5 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

Follow the prompts through the process.

2.1.4 Server test

6 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

2.2.2 The Installation

To start the installation, click on Radan CAD/CAM.

Follow the prompts through the process.

2.2.3 Client test

7 Radan 2018 R1 Installation Guide

 Back-up your Radan data

2.3.2 The update