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PanelForge is distributed as an intuitive Installer Executable. After installation PanelForge can be opened via the 'PanelForge' item added to the 'Windows Start Menu'.

Major PanelForge versions (3.0, 2.0, 1.X) can be installed concurrently. Each version will use independent settings.

'PanelForge Studio' is also provided as a simple zip compressed directory for flexibility allowing multiple versions to be accessed simply in a Studio environment.

Preparation

Make sure the target computer system reaches the minimum System Requirements. Carefully refer to this PanelForge documentation when required.

The PanelForge software is provided in two forms:

PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.exe - A Windows installer executable that will install the PanelForge Program directory and register the PanelForge executable with Windows.
PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.zip - (Studio version only) A compressed directory containing the PanelForge Program directory. Contains a ‘PanelForge.exe’ executable that can be run directly without the need for installation.

Standard Windows Installation

If you have already installed a previous version of ‘PanelForge’ you will be prompted for it to be uninstalled before continuing.

First 'double click' the PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.exe installer executable file icon.
Then simply follow the simple on-screen instructions.

The installer will install the following items:

The PanelForge program directory (default into the Windows ‘ProgramFiles’ directory).
A Shortcut to the PanelForge executable and uninstaller executable into the Windows Start Menu.
Registry entries for PanelForge Project ‘pfz’ and Panel ‘pfn’ file format association.
Registry entries for PanelForge Project and Panel file format icons for use in Windows Explorer.
Registry entry for PanelForge uninstaller for use with the ‘Uninstall a Program’ Windows Control Panel.

Silent Windows Command Line Installation

The above installer executable can also be used via the Windows Command Prompt without the display of graphical windows. This mode can be activated using ‘/S’ silent flag.

Portable Windows Installation ('Studio' version only)

First, decompress the PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.zip file, then open the ‘panelforge.exe’ Windows executable file in the decompressed PanelForge Program directory.

Using this installation method for a permanent solution is not recommend as it will not provide the optimal experience with the Windows operating system.

Uninstallation

First, exit PanelForge if open before proceeding with uninstallation.

To uninstall PanelForge the Windows 'Uninstall or Change a Program' Control Panel can be used. The following instructions refer to Windows 7, under other versions of Windows the method may vary.

Open the Windows 'Control Panels' using the start menu item.
Select the 'Uninstall a program' item.
In the 'Uninstall or change a program' window double click the 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro)' item from the list.
Select ‘Yes’ when prompted to uninstall 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro).
You have now have successfully uninstalled 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro)’.

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-=Preparation=
+__NOTOC__
-Make sure the target computer system reaches the minimum [[System Requirements]]. Obtain the correct PanelForge software distribution for your computer’s operating system. Carefully refer to this PanelForge documentation wiki when required.
+PanelForge is distributed as an intuitive Installer Executable. After installation PanelForge can be opened via the 'PanelForge' item added to the 'Windows Start Menu'.
-The PanelForge software is provided in three forms:
+Major PanelForge versions (3.0, 2.0, 1.X) can be installed concurrently. Each version will use independent settings.
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Mac64.dmg - A Macintosh OS X compressed disk image containing the ‘PanelForge.app’ OS X application file.
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Win64.exe - A Windows installer executable that will install the PanelForge Program directory and register the PanelForge executable and uninstaller in the Windows registry and add a shortcut to PanelForge to the Windows Start Menu.
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Win64.zip - A compressed directory containing the PanelForge Program directory which contains the ‘PanelForge.exe’ executable that can be run without installation for portability and testing.
-=Installation=
+'PanelForge Studio' is also provided as a simple zip compressed directory for flexibility allowing multiple versions to be accessed simply in a Studio environment.
-Although the installation of PanelForge is designed to be as easy and intuitive as possible the following provides a detail description of it's nature.
+===Preparation===
-==Windows==
+Make sure the target computer system reaches the minimum [[System Requirements]]. Carefully refer to this PanelForge documentation when required.
-===Standard Installation===
+The PanelForge software is provided in two forms:
+* '''PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.exe''' - A Windows installer executable that will install the PanelForge Program directory and register the PanelForge executable with Windows.
+* '''PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.zip'''  - (Studio version only) A compressed directory containing the PanelForge Program directory. Contains a ‘PanelForge.exe’ executable that can be run directly without the need for installation.
-If you have already installed a previous version of ‘PanelForge’ it is required to be uninstalled before continuing.
-To install on Windows load the installer executable for PanelForge and follow the simple on screen instructions:
+===Standard Windows Installation===
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Win64.exe
-The installer will install the following items:
+If you have already installed a previous version of ‘PanelForge’ you will be prompted for it to be uninstalled before continuing.
+* First 'double click' the '''PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.exe''' installer executable file icon.
+* Then simply follow the simple on-screen instructions.
+:[[File: PanelForgeInstaller02.PNG|frame|546px|none]]
+<small>The installer will install the following items:
 * The PanelForge program directory (default into the Windows ‘ProgramFiles’ directory).
 * A Shortcut to the PanelForge executable and uninstaller executable into the Windows Start Menu.
 * Registry entries for PanelForge Project ‘pfz’ and Panel ‘pfn’ file format association.
 * Registry entries for PanelForge Project and Panel file format icons for use in Windows Explorer.
-* Registry entry for PanelForge uninstaller for use with the ‘Uninstall A Program’ Windows Control Panel.
+* Registry entry for PanelForge uninstaller for use with the ‘Uninstall a Program’ Windows Control Panel.
+</small>
-===Silent Command Line Installation===
-The above installer executable can also be used via the Windows Command Prompt without the display of graphical windows. This mode can be activated using ‘/s’ silent flag.
+===Silent Windows Command Line Installation===
-===Portable Installation===
+The above installer executable can also be used via the Windows Command Prompt without the display of graphical windows. This mode can be activated using ‘/S’ silent flag.
+:[[File: PanelForgeInstaller04.PNG|frame|704px|none]]
-For temporary usage of PanelForge the compressed distribution of the PanelForge Program directory can be used:
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Win64.zip
-First decompress the above file, then open the ‘panelforge.exe’ Windows executable file in the decompressed PanelForge Program directory.
+===Portable Windows Installation ('Studio' version only)===
-Using this installation method for a permanent solution is not recommend as it will not provide the optimal experience with the Windows operating system.
+First, decompress the '''PanelForge-3_X_X-Win64.zip''' file, then open the ‘panelforge.exe’ Windows executable file in the decompressed PanelForge Program directory.
-==Macintosh==
+:[[File: PanelForgeInstaller03.PNG|frame|606px|none]]
-If you have already installed a previous version of PanelForge it is recommended to uninstall it before continuing to avoid possible confussion.
+Using this installation method for a permanent solution is not recommend as it will not provide the optimal experience with the Windows operating system.
-To install on Macintosh open the PanelForge disk image file using the OS X Finder:
-* PanelForge-1_X_X-Mac64.dmg
-In the disk mounted from the above disk image drag the ‘PanelForge’ application file to the ‘Application’ folder. The mounted disk can then be ejected and the copied ‘PanelForge’ application opened.
-The ‘PanelForge’ application will open and function correctly if renamed or moved to any other folder although the above placement is recommended.
-=Activation=
-=Uninstallation=
+===Uninstallation===
-==Windows==
+First, exit PanelForge if open before proceeding with uninstallation.
-First exit PanelForge if open before proceeding with uninstallation.
+:[[File: PanelForgeInstaller05.PNG|frame|531px|none]]
 To uninstall PanelForge the Windows 'Uninstall or Change a Program' Control Panel can be used.
-The following instructions refer to Windows 7, under other version of Windows the method may vary.
+The following instructions refer to Windows 7, under other versions of Windows the method may vary.
-) Open the Windows 'Control Panels' using the start menu item.
-) Select the 'Uninstall a program' item.
-) In the 'Uninstall or change a program' window double click the 'Garibaldi Express' item from the list.
-) Select Yes when prompted to uninstall 'Garibaldi Express'.
-) You have now have successfully uninstalled 'Garibaldi Express'.
-==Macintosh==
-First quit PanelForge application if open before proceeding with uninstallation.
-Locate the PanelForge application you installed and to the trash.
-For complete removal the current users preferences file can be also optional removed from ‘~/Library/Preferences/com.panelforge.PanelForge.plist’.
-=Troubleshooting=
-If you are experiencing unexpected results and require additional support contact use via email: TODO
-==The PanelForge Viewport UI is not drawing Correctly==
-Installing a newer graphics card/chipset driver in many cases will fix this issue.
-Older versions of Windows may not automatically update graphics card drivers as part of the 'Windows Update' feature.
-Official Graphics card/chipset drivers can be found at the following websites depending on model:
-[http://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Intel: https://downloadcenter.intel.com/]
-[http://www.geforce.com/drivers NVIDIA: http://www.geforce.com/drivers]
-[http://support.amd.com/en-us/download AMD/ATI: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download]
+# Open the Windows 'Control Panels' using the start menu item.
+# Select the 'Uninstall a program' item.
+# In the 'Uninstall or change a program' window double click the 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro)' item from the list.
+# Select ‘Yes’ when prompted to uninstall 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro).
+# You have now have successfully uninstalled 'PanelForge (Studio/Pro)’.