GeniusPro/Lightpalette Operator's Manual - Strand Lighting

PC Software
O Offline Editor
F File Server
4. To install the Offline Editor software, type O
5. Specify either GeniusPro or Lightpalette installation by typing g or i. This should match
the console software type.
6. You will be prompted to enter a destination path for the Backup PC software. By default,
the software will be installed in C:\geniusp or C:\lightp. Enter a destination directory
name of 8 characters or less, or accept the default destination by pressing .
7. You will be prompted to enter a destination path for the show files. By default, the show
files will be stored in C:\shows. Enter a destination path, or accept the default location by
pressing .
8. The Strand Lighting licence agreement is displayed on screen. Press any key to scroll
the display.
9. If you agree with the terms of the licence, press Y, or press N to terminate the
installation.
10. The Backup PC software will install on your PC.
11. If the installation was successful, 'Instal Successful' is displayed on screen.
12. Open Windows Explorer and locate the Backup PC filename geniusp or lightp (or the
aternative name allocated in step 6).
13. If the default filename was used a shotcut (gp_95 or lp_95) is available within the
directory. Drag the shortcut to the desktop, or cut/paste to another location. Rename the
shortcut to 'Offline Editor'. You can now run the software by double-clicking on the
shortcut icon.
14. If you used a different name in step 6, locate the shortcut gp_95 or lp_95 and use the
right mouse button and select Properties. Select the 'Program' tab and change the
'Cmd Line' and 'Working Directory' to match the alternative location.
15. Alternatively, you can run the Backup PC software by double clicking on the geniusp.
bat or lightp.bat files in the geniusp or lightp directory, or alternative location.
16. Press Ctrl F12, followed by F2 three times to return to the desktop.
17. You must now proceed to install the Networker & Utilities software from the disk
supplied. (Refer to Installing the Networker and Utilities Software Under DOS 3.1 or
Later and Installing the Help File under Windows 9X).
Installing the Networker & Utilities Software Using DOS 3.1 or later
1. Insert the disk CNINSTAL in the floppy drive ant type A:CNINSTAL to install Networker
& Utilities software.
2. You will be given a choice of platform, e.g.,
3 300 Series
4 400 Series
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