MDTools 950 (64-Bit Edition)

(Release: 950 NW, Build: 950.0.0.7)

General:

a. Please read the MDTools User Manual available in the "Help" folder within the installation setup
folder, before using the software. For your ready reference, you can copy these files to your hard
disk.
b. Please check the system requirements in the section below to ensure successful installation.
c. To install MDTools, follow the software installation procedure given below.
d. You must have administrator privileges to install MDTools.

System Requirements:

a. Intel Core i5 2.4 GHz Processor.

b. 8 GB RAM.
c. Microsoft Windows 7/8 (64 bit).
d. Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 (64 bit) * & Update (KB 2553310), automatically installed
by MDTools.
e. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or Higher.
f. SolidWorks 2014/2015 SP1.1 (64 bit).
g. Other system requirements, per SolidWorks version used.

*Not compatible with 32 bit version of MS Office programs.

Installation:

a. Close all open applications.

b. Double click on “MDToolsStart.exe” located in the “MDTools 950 Setup” folder.

A dialog box will pop up showing installation links for License Server, MDTools 950 & Library Manager.

To install MDTools

a. Click on “MDTools 950”.

b. Respond to all the setup program prompts.

MDTools 950 will be installed on your system. The installation program will automatically create the
required directories and subdirectories on your system. By default MDTools will be installed in the
"C:\Program Files\VEST\MDTools 950" directory on your system. This location can be changed to another
by specifying the path in the dialog box which appears during the program installation process.

To install MDTools Cavity Library and its Manager

a. Click on “Library Manager”.

b. Respond to all the setup program prompts.

MDTools Library Manager and the Library database will be installed at two different locations on your
system. By default the Library Manager will be installed at "C:\Program Files\VEST\MDTools Library
Manager 2012 R1” and the MDTools Library will be installed at “C:\VEST\MDTools Library". This location
can be changed by specifying the path in the setup dialog box, which comes up during the program
installation process.

Note: MDTools uses different libraries for period decimal separator and comma decimal separator settings.
MDTools automatically installs the Comma Separated Library, if you are using a comma decimal separator.
What is the Hardware Key?

The Sentinel SuperPro hardware key is a memory device that provides the responses necessary
to unlock your application. The application will not have full functionality without the hardware lock attached
to machine and Sentinel SuperPro Server installed on the machine. The application sends calls to the
hardware key to verify its presence. If the correct hardware key is attached to the computer serving as the
MDTools license server, it responds to the application calls with the appropriate responses, allowing the
user to access the application. The Sentinel SuperPro hardware key is programmed to serve as a
standalone license, or as a network license for multiple network users. This must be attached to the USB
port of the machine serving as your license server for MDTools. For standalone licenses, it must be attached
to the USB port of your local machine.

What is the Sentinel SuperPro Server?

The user must install the Sentinel SuperPro Server on the same machine where the hardware key
is located. This server manages licensing and security for the protected application. The server is the link
between the application and the hardware key, located on the machine.

How Does Sentinel SuperPro Obtain a License?

Your application sends a call to find a hardware key and obtain a license to the machine that is
specified as the license server within MDTools. For standalone licenses, this will be your local machine. If
the key is found on the MDTools license server machine, it sends a positive response back.

To install Sentinel Superpro driver

a. Click on “License Server”.

b. Respond to all the setup program prompts.

Date: Aug 29, 2015