TAMobile Desktop - Revision history

Aneubert: /* Pairing the Desktop Application to your Computer */

2017-05-11T19:41:50Z

Pairing the Desktop Application to your Computer

Tfusco: /* Barcode Scanning */

2016-12-02T15:59:32Z

Barcode Scanning

Tfusco: /* Installation */

2016-12-02T13:12:28Z

Installation

Tfusco: minor layout changes

2016-12-02T13:09:30Z

minor layout changes

Tfusco: Indent and resize images

2016-12-02T13:07:35Z

Indent and resize images

Tfusco at 12:57, 2 December 2016

2016-12-02T12:57:39Z

Tfusco: Changing screenshot

2016-12-02T12:54:48Z

Changing screenshot

Jwolbert at 14:03, 4 August 2014

2014-08-04T14:03:08Z

Jwolbert at 14:02, 4 August 2014

2014-08-04T14:02:34Z

Jwolbert at 13:49, 4 August 2014

2014-08-04T13:49:02Z

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 '''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer.
-The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[TAMobile_Device_Pairing]]
+The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[Installing TAMobile]]
 = Software Updates =

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 <ol>
 <li>Alt+J: This will pop up a window allowing users to type in a barcode, then simulates a scan by sending it into the application.<br/>
 [[File:TrackAbout_TAMobile_6_-_Keyboard_Scan.jpg]]</li>
 <li>Barcode Scanning Device:  If you have a scanner attached to your computer, it can be used with the simulator.  There are a few steps to take to make sure it will function correctly

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-*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.
+*The application will automatically start after installation.
+*To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.
 == Pairing the Desktop Application to your Computer ==

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 :::[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png|500px]]
 *Open TAMobileSimulator_setup.exe to begin the install.
 *If Windows warns of an untrusted or unknown publisher, click through to confirm that the application should be installed. On Windows 8.X, you might encounter the SmartScreen Filter that looks like:
 :::[[File:Windows_SmartScreen_-_More_info.jpg|500px]]
 <br/>On this screen, click '''More info''' text. This will show the following notification.
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 :::[[File:ClickOnce_Installing.jpg|500px]]
 *The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.

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 *Within the Mobile Desktop Setup section, click the download button.
-[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png]]
+:::[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png|500px]]
 *Open TAMobileSimulator_setup.exe to begin the install.
 *If Windows warns of an untrusted or unknown publisher, click through to confirm that the application should be installed. On Windows 8.X, you might encounter the SmartScreen Filter that looks like:
-<br/>[[File:Windows_SmartScreen_-_More_info.jpg]]
+<br/>
 <br/>On this screen, click '''More info''' text. This will show the following notification.
 <br/>
-[[File:Windows_SmartScreen_-_Publisher.jpg]]
+:::[[File:Windows_SmartScreen_-_Publisher.jpg|500px]]
 <br/>Click the '''Run anyway''' button. Note: When installing from a production or client test environment, the Publisher should read TrackAbout, Inc.
 *If you encounter another installation security warning, as shown below, click Install.
-[[File:Application_Install_Security_Warning_-_No_Publisher.jpg]]
+:::[[File:Application_Install_Security_Warning_-_No_Publisher.jpg|500px]]
 This should result in an installation progress dialog and a successful installation.
-[[File:ClickOnce_Installing.jpg]]
+:::[[File:ClickOnce_Installing.jpg|500px]]
 *The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.
 == Pairing the Desktop Application to your Computer ==
-'''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer.  The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[TAMobile_Device_Pairing]]
+'''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer.
 = Software Updates =
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 The application will check for updates each time it is started. If a new update is available, it will ask the user whether or not they would like to install it or skip it.
-[[File:ClickOnce_New_Version.jpg]]
+:::[[File:ClickOnce_New_Version.jpg|500px]]
 If the Skip button is clicked, the user will not be asked again to update until the next version is released.

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	*Within the Mobile Desktop Setup section, click the download button.		*Within the Mobile Desktop Setup section, click the download button.
−
−	~~[[File:Software_Download_page.jpg]]~~

	[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png]]		[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:54, 2 December 2016
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	[[File:Software_Download_page.jpg]]		[[File:Software_Download_page.jpg]]
		+
		+	[[File:SoftwareDownloadPage_TAM6Simulator.png]]

	*Open TAMobileSimulator_setup.exe to begin the install.		*Open TAMobileSimulator_setup.exe to begin the install.

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:03, 4 August 2014
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	*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.		*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.

		+	== Pairing the Desktop Application to your Computer ==
	'''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer. The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[TAMobile_Device_Pairing]]		'''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer. The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[TAMobile_Device_Pairing]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:02, 4 August 2014
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	*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.		*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.

		+	'''NOTE''' If this is the first time the Desktop Application has been used on this particular device, you will be asked to input the Software Registration Key to pair the Desktop to your computer. The steps to pair the application can be viewed here: [[TAMobile_Device_Pairing]]

	= Software Updates =		= Software Updates =

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:49, 4 August 2014
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	*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.		*The application will automatically start after installation. To start the application in the future, use the "TrackAbout TAMobile 6 Desktop" shortcut in the TrackAbout Start Menu. Note: The installation does not install a desktop shortcut.
		+
		+
		+	= Software Updates =
		+	Once the initial installation is complete, it should not be necessary to download the installation file again - unless a complete uninstall and reinstall is required.
		+
		+	The application will check for updates each time it is started. If a new update is available, it will ask the user whether or not they would like to install it or skip it.
		+
		+	[[File:ClickOnce_New_Version.jpg]]
		+
		+	If the Skip button is clicked, the user will not be asked again to update until the next version is released.
		+
		+	== Update Notes ==
		+	* If the user skips an update by mistake, it is possible to update the application by downloading the setup file from the Software Downloads page and executing it again. In this case, the user will not be asked if the application should be updated - it will happen automatically. It is not necessary to uninstall the application first.
		+
		+	= Uninstall =
		+	To uninstall the TA Mobile Simulator:
		+	<ol>
		+	<li>Go to Programs and Features on Windows 7 or later. On Windows XP, go to Add or Remove Programs.</li>
		+	<li>Search for '''TrackAbout TAMobile6 Desktop''' in the list of programs.<br/>
		+	[[File:TrackAbout_TAMobile_6_-_Programs_and_Features.jpg]]</li>
		+	<li>Double click the line item named '''TrackAbout TAMobile6 Desktop''', or click '''Uninstall/Change'''.</li>
		+	<li>Select '''Remove the application from this computer''' to uninstall the application. All data will be lost upon uninstall.<br/>
		+	[[File:TrackAbout_TAMobile_6_-_Programs_and_Features_-_Uninstall.jpg]]
		+	</li>
		+	</ol>
		+
		+	= Barcode Scanning =
		+	The TA Mobile Simulator is able to scan barcodes in 2 ways. You may also type in barcode values, but this will be recorded as a KI (Keyed In) value.
		+
		+
		+	<ol>
		+	<li>Alt+J: This will pop up a window allowing users to type in a barcode, then simulates a scan by sending it into the application.<br/>
		+	[[File:TrackAbout_TAMobile_6_-_Keyboard_Scan.jpg]]</li>
		+	<li>Barcode Scanning Device: If you have a scanner attached to your computer, it can be used with the simulator. There are a few steps to take to make sure it will function correctly
		+	<ol type="a">
		+	<li>First, you will need to turn it on by opening '''config.ini''' and setting <code>EnableKeyboardScanner=true</code>.</li>
		+	<li>The scanner must act as a key wedge, that it, it should send all scanned barcodes as a string of characters as if they were typed on the keyboard.</li>
		+	<li>The scanner must not send any prefix or suffix characters. Some scanners will have a software configuration to change this, but many scanners will simply have a configuration barcode that you scan to change its behavior.</li>
		+	<li>To test the scanner, open Notepad and verify the scanned barcodes get output as text here, all on one line.</li>
		+	</ol>
		+	</li>
		+	</ol>