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LIRA 9.6

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Contents

The LIRA 9.6 package contents 2The LIRA hardware protection key 2

General data 2Types of hardware keys 3Remote modification of software configuration set 3

System Requirements 3Software 3Hardware 3

Processor 3Random Access Memory 4Hard disk space 4Monitor 4CD-ROM drive 4Ports 4Peripheral devices 5

Installing LIRA 9.6 5Contents of the LIRA CD-ROM 5Installation procedure 5

Special features of installing LIR-KM 14Special features of installing ‘Import floor plans’ 15Special features of installing ‘Import from Revit Structure’ 16Special features of installing net version of LIRA 9.6 16

Uninstalling LIRA 9.6 17How to work with GuardUtil90 utility 18

Preparing the hardware key to update procedure 19Updating memory of the hardware key 20

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2 © 2009 LIRA Soft. All rights reserved.

TThhee LLIIRRAA 99..66 ppaacckkaaggee ccoonntteennttssThe LIRA package you have purchased contains the followingcomponents:

A CD-ROM with the software for Windows. Comments oninstallation of the software are presented in thecorresponding sections of this guide.A hardware protection key (dongle). For installation, pleaserefer to the corresponding section of this guide.

Important. The LIRA Hardware Protection Key is anintegral part of the program. Lost Protection Keys arenot replaceable.

Documentation set:· The software license agreement.· Tutorial (electronic document).

Note. The package contents may differ.

TThhee LLIIRRAA hhaarrddwwaarree pprrootteeccttiioonn kkeeyyGGeenneerraall ddaattaaLIRA 9.6 comes either with local or network hardware protectionkey for USB port.Description of configuration set for the software you purchasedis stored in the hardware key (dongle). The LIRA hardwareprotection key is an integral part of the program.It is mandatory that your hardware key be properly installed atall times when LIRA is running since LIRA continuously checksfor its presence. If the key is missing or improperly installed, youwill not be able to continue your work or even launch LIRA.If you believe that your protection key is faulty or damaged,please contact your local LIRA reseller or LIRA Soft for areplacement.

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Note. The network protection key is very similar to thelocal hardware protection key. However, its differentworking method means that the two keys cannot beinterchanged.

For information about installing the LIRA hardware protectionkey, please read instructions in the corresponding sections ofthis guide.TTyyppeess ooff hhaarrddwwaarree kkeeyyssLIRA 9.6 comes with the following types of hardware protectionkeys: Guardant Stealth or Guardant Net for USB port.

Figure 1. Guardant hardware key (dongle)

RReemmoottee mmooddiiffiiccaattiioonn ooff ssooffttwwaarree ccoonnffiigguurraattiioonn sseettRemote programming of the hardware key enables you tomodify configuration set of LIRA software quickly and easily. Inthis case you will still be able to work with the program. To getthe remote update of the key memory, use the GuardUtil90.exeutility located in the base LIRA directory. Comments on workwith GuardUtil90.exe utility are presented in the correspondingsections of this guide.

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· Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista.· Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (is installed together

with LIRA 9.6).HHaarrddwwaarreeProcessorAn Intel Pentium 500 MHz or another compatible CPU.

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Note. In order to achieve higher speed, LIRA requires ahigher compatibility level. Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz (orcompatible) is recommended.

Random Access Memory128 MB of RAM (Random Access Memory) is required, 1 GB ormore is recommended.

Hard disk spaceAbout 400 MB free hard disk space is required for a fullinstallation of LIRA 9.6. For work with the program, free harddisk space is required according to model complexity but500 MB as a minimum.

MonitorA 256 Colour VGA display card with screen resolution 800x600or higher and a suitable monitor is required, however, a 24 bitTrue Colour display adapter with a 15² or larger monitor isrecommended.

Important. If a display card or monitor does not supportmore than 256 colours, then several features ofLIRA 9.6 will be unavailable.Note. The quality of the images and the speed at whichthe screen is refreshed depends on the type and qualityof the display card.

CD-ROM driveNecessary for installation of LIRA 9.6 from CR-ROM.

PortsTo work with LIRA 9.6, your computer should have at least onefree USB port to connect the LIRA hardware protection key.Type of hardware protection key is selected when you purchaseLIRA.

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Peripheral devicesA mouse or any Windows compatible pointing device isrequired.

IInnssttaalllliinngg LLIIRRAA 99..66CCoonntteennttss ooff tthhee LLIIRRAA CCDD--RROOMMThe LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM contains the following data:

· Auxiliary and working files (./Installs/Bin).· Files for installation of LIRA 9.6 (./Installs/Lira_96).

IInnssttaallllaattiioonn pprroocceedduurreeInsert the LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The autorunfacility will start the navigation program automatically.The Installer Wizard may run in Russian or English. To changethe language for Installer Wizard, click the flag image in theupper-right corner of the window. To start installation procedurefor LIRA 9.6, click the installer button (see Figure 2).

Figure 2. The start-up picture of the installer

Important. Guardant hardware protection key shouldbe attached to the corresponding port when theinstallation is complete.Note. You can also install LIRA 9.6 if you clickSetup.exe file from ./Installs/Lira96 directory that islocated on the LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM.

When you click Setup.exe file from ./Installs/Lira96 directory,the Choose Setup language dialog box opens (see Figure 3).You can choose Russian, English or French.When you click the installer button from the Installer Wizardwindow, this dialog box is not displayed and the setupprocedure will be performed in the language that you selectedfor Installer Wizard.

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To cancel installation procedure at any stage, click Cancel.

Figure 3. ‘Choose Setup Language’ dialog box

When you choose the language and click OK, the InstallerWizard dialog box opens (see Figure 5).

Important. If LIRA 9.6 has already been installed onyour computer and you run Setup.exe again, InstallerWizard suggests that you delete your copy of LIRA 9.6.Important. If you obtain new release of LIRA 9.6,Installer Wizard suggests that you update your versionof LIRA 9.6.

When preparing for the installation of LIRA 9.6, the InstallerWizard checks whether MS .NET Framework 3.5 component isinstalled on your computer. If not, it will be installed togetherwith LIRA software (see Figure 4).Installation procedure for Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 takesmuch time and requires a reboot.

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Figure 4. ‘Microsoft .NET Framework Setup’ dialog boxWhen MS .NET Framework is installed, the Installer Wizardcontinues installation of LIRA 9.6 (see Figure 5).

Figure 5. The Welcome message of Installer Wizard

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When you click Next, the Information dialog box opens (seeFigure 6). Read our contact information and click Next.

Figure 6. ‘Information’ dialog boxIn the Choose Destination Location dialog box (see Figure 7)you can define the directory where LIRA 9.6 will be installed bydefault. To do this, click Browse and indicate a path to thedirectory.

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Figure 7. ‘Choose Destination Location’ dialog boxIn the Setup Type dialog box (see Figure 8) you can select asetup type for LIRA 9.6.

Figure 8. ‘Setup Type’ dialog box

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If you select Typical, then the next dialog box (see Figure 9)will not be displayed. If you select Custom, then in the SelectFeatures dialog box you can select the features you want toinstall.

Figure 9. ‘Select Features’ dialog box

In the next dialog box (see Figure 10) you can begin installationof the program.

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Figure 10. ‘Ready to Install the Program’ dialog boxIn the Setup Status dialog box (see Figure 11) you will see thestatus of the setup.

Figure 11. ‘Setup Status’ dialog box

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When files are copied to computer hard disk, Installer Wizardrequires path to directories where files with input data andanalysis results of LIRA 9.6 should be saved (see Figure 12).

Figure 12. ‘Specify path to directories’ dialog box

When the installation is complete, all settings are modified andshortcuts are created, the Installer Wizard suggests installationof the hardware key driver (see Figure 13).

Figure 13. Installer Wizard requests installation of hardware key driver

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Note. If you accidentally cancel installation of Guardanthardware key driver, it could be done after installationof LIRA 9.6. To install the driver, start appropriateinstallation program from directory ./Installs/Guardanton CD disk.Important. If the hardware key driver is not installed,LIRA 9.6 will not be able to work with the hardwareprotection key.

When the Guardant key driver is installed, the Installer Wizardinforms you that LIRA 9.6 is installed on your computer (seeFigure 14).

Figure 14. ‘InstallShield Wizard Complete’ dialog box

Attach the hardware key to the USB port. Then WindowsWizard suggests that you install driver for new peripheralequipment (see Figure 15). Click Install the softwareautomatically and then click Next.

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Figure 15. ‘Found New Hardware Wizard’ windowWhen you install the key driver, you can work with LIRA 9.6.

Special features of installing LIR-KMLIR-KM is utility program (add-on) that runs in AutoCADenvironment. LIR-KM can run only if AutoCAD is installed onthe computer where LIR-KM is started.

Important. LIR-KM does not support AutoCAD LT.

Note. LIR-KM cannot work with several versions ofAutoCAD simultaneously.

To install LIR-KM, select the setup type as Custom, then in theSelect Features dialog box (see Figure 9), select LIR-KMcheck box. When the files are copied, the Version of AutoCADdialog box opens (see Figure 16).

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Figure 16. ‘Version of AutoCAD’ dialog box

Special features of installing ‘Import floor plans’In LIRA 9.6 it is possible to import construction lines, walls,slabs, columns and beams from DXF files. For LIRA 9.6 toimport these objects, in DXF file they should be presented inappropriate way and belong to the layer with predefined name.Installer Wizard of LIRA 9.6 integrates its own LIRA menu toprograms that support AutoLISP (such as AutoCAD orIntelliCAD). The commands of LIRA menu help the user togenerate floor plans.To install ‘Import floor plans’ feature, select the setup type asCustom, then in the Select Features dialog box (see Figure 9),select ‘Import floor plans DXF’ check box. When the files arecopied, the Version of AutoCAD and IntelliCAD dialog boxopens (see Figure 16).

Important. ‘Import floor slabs’ feature does not supportAutoCAD LT.

Note. ‘Import floor slabs’ feature can work with severalversions of AutoCAD and IntelliCAD simultaneously.

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Special features of installing ‘Import from Revit Structure’In LIRA 9.6 it is possible to import structural models from RevitStructure 2008/2009/2010 with intermediate *.LiraKm format.To install ‘Import from Revit Structure’ feature, select the setuptype as Custom, then in the Select Features dialog box (seeFigure 9), select ‘Import from Revit Structure’ check box. Whenthe files are copied, the Integration to Revit Structure2008/2009/2010 dialog box opens (see Figure 17). In this dialogbox specify the path to Revit.ini file.

Figure 17. ‘Integration to Revit Structure’ dialog box

Special features of installing net version of LIRA 9.6When you install net version of LIRA 9.6 on computer ofadministrator, specify Custom setup type and in the SelectFeatures dialog box (see Figure 9) select Guardant NetServer component. Make sure that Key driver componentshould also be selected. When the installation is complete, onthe taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Startup. Theshortcut for the network key Guardant Net will be createdthere.

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When you install net version of LIRA 9.6 on other workstations,it is not necessary to install additional components. Key drivercomponent is not obligatory.

UUnniinnssttaalllliinngg LLIIRRAA 99..66To uninstall LIRA 9.6, on the taskbar, click the Start button, andthen click Settings. Click Control panel, then double-click theAdd or Remove Programs icon. In the list of currently installedprograms select LIRA 9.6 and click Change/Remove. In thedialog box presented in Figure 18 click OK.In this case all files and programs installed with LIRA 9.6 will beremoved. Files of projects created in LIRA 9.6 as well as files ofanalysis results are not removed.

Figure 18. ‘Confirm uninstall’ message box

Note. When started, the Installer Wizard checkswhether LIRA 9.6 is installed. If LIRA 9.6 is installed,Installer Wizard either suggests that you update thesoftware automatically or opens Change/Removedialog box (if there are new components in the currentInstaller).Important. You can re-install LIRA 9.6 again when youremove (uninstall) it.

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HHooww ttoo wwoorrkk wwiitthh GGuuaarrddUUttiill9900 uuttiilliittyyStart GuardUtil90.exe utility when the hardware key isconnected to the computer. You will be able to perform thefollowing (see Figure 19):

· Prepare Guardant key to update procedure;· Update Guardant key from file;· Display detailed info on Guardant key.

Figure 19. GuardUtil utility dialog boxThe first two options Prepare Guardant key to updateprocedure and Update Guardant key from file are used forremote update of key memory and end-users are notrecommended to perform them without special instructions.Display detailed info on Guardant key option is used todisplay the list of programs available for the hardware key andreview detailed description of the key memory.

Note. If the hardware key is not connected to thecomputer or more than one key is found, then thekey cannot be initialized.

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Important. This action should be performed only afterspecial instructions of our representatives or ourcompany.

In the GuardUtil90.exe utility dialog box (see Figure 19) clickPrepare Guardant key to update procedure. Then performthe steps mentioned in the next dialog box (see Figure 20).

Figure 20. ‘Prepare Guardant key to update procedure’ dialog box

To generate the message automatically, click [email protected] this message (see Figure 21) and mention your contactdata there.

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Figure 21. Sample of automatically generated message

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Important. This action should be performed only afterspecial instructions of our representatives or ourcompany.

GuardUtil90.exe utility and <ID_your_key_number>.GUpdupdate file are used to modify configuration of your hardwarekey. This update file you will obtain from developers by e-mail.Copy file *.GUpd to base LIRA 9.6 directory for convenience.Attach hardware key to the port and run GuardUtil90.exe. In thedialog box presented in Figure 19 click Update Guardant keyfrom file.In the Open dialog box (see Figure 22), in the Files of type listbox, the File for dongle update (*.GUpd) option is specified.This helps you to find necessary file easily. Select this file andclick Open.

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Figure 22. ‘Open’ dialog box (for dongle update file)

Note. If you do not find necessary file, then checkID number of your key. This number should coincidewith the name of update file. If they do not coincide,contact your local reseller or our company.If the hardware key is authorized successfully, you willget a message ‘Utility GuardUtil is complete’. Restartthe computer and start the module of LIRA 9.6 forwhich the hardware protection key was modified inorder to check that the key memory was updated.If the key memory was not updated, contact your localreseller or our company.

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