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Content

1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3

2 Notes on use of this document ...................................................................................... 3

3 System prerequisites ..................................................................................................... 3

4 Hardware configurations ................................................................................................ 4

4.1 Single workstation .............................................................................................................................. 4

4.2 Multiple workstations ......................................................................................................................... 4

4.3 Terminal server .................................................................................................................................. 4

5 MANTIS installation / uninstallation................................................................................ 5

5.1 MANTIS installation ........................................................................................................................... 5

5.2 Workstation installation (client) .......................................................................................................... 7

5.3 Terminal-server installation................................................................................................................ 9

5.4 MANTIS uninstallation ....................................................................................................................... 9

6 Hardlock installation / uninstallation ............................................................................. 10

6.1 Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 10

6.2 Uninstallation ................................................................................................................................... 10

7 MANTIS configuration .................................................................................................. 11

7.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................ 12

7.2 COMMUNICATION .......................................................................................................................... 12

7.3 UPDATE .......................................................................................................................................... 13

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1 Introduction
This description provides useful information on how to install the MANTIS software correctly. Please read it
carefully before commencing the installation.

The MANTIS installation procedure menu will guide you through the installation with all the necessary notes
and selection criteria.

Please follow the instructions displayed and select the correct choices and inputs carefully, otherwise
MANTIS may be installed incorrectly on your computer.

If you have any further questions about installing MANTIS, please do not hesitate to contact your MANTIS
support.

You must select one of the following types of installation as described below. There is no support for
MANTIS and Hardlock installations on domain servers. Similarly, no support can be provided for
constellations or operating systems that do not meet system requirements.

2 Notes on use of this document

• The dot is used to mark individual steps in the process.

> The arrow is used to refer to important notes.

Menu itemsub-menu item, refers to a specific selection in the menu.

refers to a button in the toolbar. In this case it refers to the "Exit" button.

Cancel refers to a button in the program. In this case it refers to the "Cancel" button.

Selection refers to a window. In this case it refers to the "Selection" window.

CTRL refers to a key on the keyboard. In this case it refers to the "CTRL" key.

3 System prerequisites
Computer: Pentium 233-MHz CPU or faster (recommended: 300 MHz)
Min. 128 MB RAM (recommended: 256 MB)
Hard-disk drive: > 8 GB (at least 500 MB for client computer)
DVD drive: 32x
Graphic adapter: 1,280 x 1,024, 4 MB, > 256 colours
Network adapter: Ethernet adapter, 100 Mbit or faster for server and client
Monitor: 1,280 x 1,024, 17-inch (recommended: 20-inch)
Keyboard: normal, commercially available multifunction keyboard
Mouse: normal, commercially available mouse
Printer: Optional
Miscellaneous USB or parallel port for Hardlock
Operating system
Single workstation/ client Microsoft® Windows XP | Vista | 7 | 8
Server: Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 | Server 2008 | Server 2012
Software: Acrobat Reader 8.0 or higher
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher
Recommended: Internet access (DSL)

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4 Hardware configurations
MANTIS can be installed on various hardware configurations. A distinction is made here between single
workstations, multiple workstations and terminal servers.

4.1 Single workstation

In this case there is only a single computer available for MANTIS.

 MANTIS is then installed locally on

that machine by means of the
MANTIS DVD.

 The Hardlock is inserted in a port

on the computer.

4.2 Multiple workstations

In a multi-workstation environment one computer is available for use as a server. This machine is connected
to other workstations (clients) in a network.

Server

 MANTIS is then installed locally on

the server by means of the
MANTIS DVD.

 The Hardlock is inserted in a port

on the server.

 The client installation is carried out

using Windows Explorer and the
network connection to the server.

Workstation 1 Workstation 2 Workstation 3

4.3 Terminal server

In the terminal-server environment one computer is available for use as the terminal server, which is
connected to one or more terminals.

Server

 MANTIS is then installed locally on

the server by means of the
MANTIS DVD.

 The Hardlock is inserted in a port

on the server.

 Each client is automatically given

the link necessary for starting
MANTIS.

Terminal 1 Terminal 2 Terminal 3

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5 MANTIS installation / uninstallation

IMPORTANT:
 There is no support for MANTIS and Hardlock installations on domain servers. Similarly, no support can
be provided for constellations or operating systems that do not meet system requirements.

 Installing MANTIS and Hardlock requires sound knowledge of the operating system and the network.

 You will need Administrator rights!

5.1 MANTIS installation

The MANTIS installation automatically detects whether MANTIS has already been installed on the computer.
If this is not the case, it is an initial installation, otherwise it is a subsequent installation.
The following windows open in the course of the installation procedure, depending on whether it is an initial
or subsequent installation.
You can find more information on the individual windows below.

No. Initial installation Subsequent installation

Welcome Welcome

Selection of language

Select destination directory

Start installation

Installing Installing

Hardlock installation

XVL Player / XVL Player Pro Setup

MANTIS configuration

Installation complete Installation complete

5.1.1 Starting the installation

In order to install MANTIS on the single workstation or server, please proceed as follows.
• Insert the MANTIS DVD in the computer's DVD drive.
• Start Windows Explorer and select the DVD drive.
• Double click "ManSetup.exe".
The MANTIS installation will start.

> If the operating system language is not German, English, French, Italian or Spanish, the Select Language
window will open. You can then select the language in which you want to perform the MANTIS installation.

> The subsequent windows also display the Back and Cancel buttons.
• Click the <Back button to return to the previous window.
Or
• Click the Cancel button to abort the MANTIS installation procedure.

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Initial installation

The Welcome window opens.

• Click the Next> button.

The Selection of language window opens.

• Select the language in which MANITIS is to be installed and displayed.
> You can change this setting at any time subsequent to installation.
• Click the Next> button.

The Select destination directory window opens.

• Select the desired directory (folder) or accept the suggested path.
The MANTIS directory will be created if it does not already exist.
• Click the Next> button.

The Start installation window opens.

• Click the Next> button to start the MANTIS installation procedure.

The Installing window opens.

> The MANTIS installation procedure now installs all the necessary files in the directory you selected.

The Hardlock installation window opens.

Please see the Hardlock installation section below.

A message is now displayed to the effect that XVL Player is also being installed. Please do not fail to
install this program as otherwise the 3D catalogue images in MANTIS cannot be displayed.
If XVL Player has already been installed you will see a message to this effect and can install an update
if your version is older. In order to do this, when the Question window opens click the Yes button (very
strongly recommended).

The XVL Player / XVL Player Pro Setup window opens.

When XVL Player has been installed, click the Finish button.

The MANTIS Configuration window opens.

Please see the MANTIS configuration section below.

When all the files have been installed, the Installation complete window opens.
• Click the Finish button to complete the MANTIS installation procedure.

Subsequent installation (MANTIS update)

The Welcome window opens.

• Click the Next> button.

The Installing window opens.

> The MANTIS installation procedure now installs all the necessary files in the MANTIS directory.

When all the files have been installed, the Installation complete window opens.
• Click the Finish button to complete the MANTIS installation.

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5.2 Workstation installation (client)

IMPORTANT:
 Installing MANTIS and Hardlock requires sound knowledge of the operating system and the network.

 You will need Administrator rights!

In order to be able to install MANTIS at one or more workstations (clients), the following requirements must
be met.
• The MANTIS installation must have been carried out successfully on another computer (server).
• The area reserved for MANTIS on the other computer (server) must permit full access to client users.
• The client user's local TEMP directory must permit full access.

The following windows will open in the course of the installation procedure. You can find more information on
the individual windows below.

No. Workstation (client) installation

Welcome

Selection of language

There is no "Select destination directory" during client

installation.

Start installation

Installing

Hardlock installation

XVL Player/XVL Player Pro Setup

MANTIS configuration

Installation complete

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5.2.1 Starting the workstation (client) installation

• Start Windows Explorer and select the server's MANTIS directory.
• Double-click "MANClient.exe".
The MANTIS installation will start.

> If the operating system language is not German, English, French, Italian or Spanish, the Select Language
window will open. You can then select the language in which you want to perform the MANTIS installation.

> The subsequent windows also display the Back and Cancel buttons.
• Click the <Back button to return to the previous window.
Or
• Click the Cancel button to abort the MANTIS installation procedure.

The Welcome window opens.

• Click the Next> button.

The Selection of language window opens.

• Select the language in which MANITIS is to be installed and displayed.
> You can change this setting at any time subsequent to installation.
• Click the Next> button.

The Start installation window opens.

• Click the Next> button to start the MANTIS installation procedure.

The Installing window opens.

> The MANTIS installation procedure now installs all the necessary files.

The Hardlock installation window opens.

Please see the Hardlock installation section below.

A message is now displayed to the effect that XVL Player is also being installed. Please do not fail to
install this program as otherwise the 3D catalogue images in MANTIS cannot be displayed.
If XVL Player has already been installed you will see a message to this effect and can install an update
if your version is older. In order to do this, when the Question window opens click the Yes button (very
strongly recommended).

The XVL Player / XVL Player Pro Setup window opens.

When XVL Player has been installed, click the Finish button.

The MANTIS configuration window opens.

Please see the MANTIS configuration section below.

When all the files have been installed, the Installation complete window opens.
• Click the Finish button to complete the MANTIS installation.

Subsequent installations on the workstation (client) are not necessary.

If changes to an existing workstation installation become necessary they will automatically be carried out
when MANTIS is started on that computer.
If Administrator rights are required in order to do this you will be notified accordingly.
Subsequent installations (i.e. updates) of MANTIS on the server ensure that programs and catalogue data
are up-to-date.

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5.3 Terminal-server installation

IMPORTANT:
 Installing MANTIS and Hardlock requires sound knowledge of the operating system and the network.

 You will need Administrator rights!

Note: The MANTIS installation on the terminal server can only be started from the terminal-server console.
In this way, every user automatically gets a MANTIS installation without having to perform any further action.
Installing MANTIS via the Windows terminal-server console follows exactly the same procedure as the initial
installation described above.

Recommendations:
 All terminal-client users must have their own user profiles.
 Every terminal-client user should have its own home drive with full access rights (e.g. drive H, with
its own Windows directory if applicable).
 When the terminal client's MANTIS is started for the first time, copy the following to the user's home
drive:
- An empty MANTIS directory
- The MANTIS.INI of the server
> The MANTIS directory can also be used as TMPDIR.
In the event that the MANTIS directory or MANTIS.INI file is damaged or deleted, a "fresh" MANTIS
directory or MANTIS.INI file must be copied to the user's home drive.
 Delete the content of the user's TMPDIR when the active terminal session is ended.
WARNING:
if the directory \MANTIS is used as TMPDIR, the following files must be retained:
- MANTIS.INI
- Expert.dat (input made during expert access is stored for reselection)
- TypUser.dat (user-defined master type)
In this context it is recommended that MANTIS.INI be adapted permanently by addition of the
following parameters:

USERDIR='Home drive':\MANTIS
StaticItems=TMPDIR

5.4 MANTIS uninstallation

Uninstalling MANTIS is carried out using the MANTIS program group.

Notes on uninstallation in the terminal-server environment:

Uninstalling MANTIS requires Administrator rights and can only be carried out from the terminal-server
console, not during a terminal-server session.
Please ensure that all MANTIS client sessions are closed before beginning the MANTIS uninstallation.

Click "Uninstall MANTIS" in the MANTIS program group.

A window with two checkboxes opens:
- Select "Remove user data" in order to delete user-specific MANTIS data.
Warning: deleted user data cannot be restored!
- Select "Unistall Hardlock" in order to uninstall the Hardlock drivers (see the "Hardlock uninstallation" section
below).

Click the OK button to start the uninstallation procedure.

Click the Cancel and Exit Setup buttons to abort the uninstallation procedure.

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6 Hardlock installation / uninstallation

IMPORTANT:
 Installing MANTIS and Hardlock requires sound knowledge of the operating system and the network.

 You will need Administrator rights!

6.1 Installation
In order to install drivers for the Hardlock, a separate Hardlock installation procedure has been provided.
• Insert the MANTIS DVD in the computer's DVD drive.
• Start Windows Explorer and select the DVD drive.
• Double-click "instdgl.exe"
or
• Click StartProgramsMANTISInstall Hardlock
> Setup opens automatically during the initial MANTIS installation.

> If the operating system language is not German, English, French, Italian or Spanish, the Select Language
window will open. You can then select the language in which you want to perform the Hardlock installation.

The Hardlock installation window opens.

Select the desired type of Hardlock installation.
• Select "Hardlock is located at this computer" if you are performing a single workstation or server
installation.
Otherwise
• Select "Hardlock is connected to another computer". If you select this type of installation, a dialogue will
open prompting you to enter the IP address of the computer to which the Hardlock is connected. Input is
optional.
If you are uncertain as to which IP address this is, please consult the Administrator responsible.
If you do not wish to enter an IP address, click the dialogue's OK button without entering anything.

Activate the "Hardlock server" checkbox if there is more than one MANTIS workstation in the network (the
checkbox is only available when "Hardlock is located at this computer" had been selected).
• Click the OK button.
Or
• Click the Cancel button to abort the Hardlock installation procedure.

If you confirm the Hardlock installation by clicking OK , the End window will open with a message to the
effect that the Hardlock has been installed.
• Click the OK button.
.

6.2 Uninstallation
Should you wish to uninstall the Hardlock drivers, open the Hardlock installation window, select the option
"Uninstall Hardlock" and click OK.

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7 MANTIS configuration
You can change MANTIS system settings in "MANTIS configuration".

IMPORTANT:
 If applicable, you will need Windows Administrator rights to change settings in "MANTIS configuration".

In order to open "MANTIS configuration", please proceed as follows.

• Select the ProgramConfiguration path in the menu bar.
> "MANTIS Konfiguration" opens automatically during the initial MANTIS installation.
> "Overview of settings" shows you all the current settings.

Exit or Save
• Click the SAVE button to save your settings.
> A message telling you that MANTIS has to be restarted appears.
• In order to adopt the changes to the configuration, click OK.
> This does not close "MANTIS configuration".
• Click the Cancel button to return to "MANTIS configuration".
or
• Click the FINISH button.
> button. A message telling you that MANTIS has to be restarted appears.
• In order to adopt the changes, click Yes.
> The system closes "MANTIS configuration" and MANTIS. MANTIS restarts.
• Click the No button in order to discard any changes made to the configuration and close the program.
• Click the Cancel button to return to "MANTIS configuration". Your changes will not be saved.

Print
If you select the "Overview of settings" area, you can print the current settings.
• Click the PRINT button to start the printing procedure.
> The "Print" window opens, enabling you to select the desired printer.
• Click the PRINT button to print the settings.
• Click the Cancel button to return to "MANTIS configuration".

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7.1 GENERAL
Displaying the installation's settings and information on the system

7.1.1 Installation
In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item GENERALInstallation.
Here you see the settings of your MANTIS installation. You can specify your own temporary directories here.
If MANTIS is to use a specific directory for storing temporary files, please proceed as follows.
• Tick the "Static TEMPDIR" checkbox.
• Click the text field next to "TEMPDIR" and enter the desired path.
> Please note that the directory must permit read and write access.

7.1.2 Info
In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item GENERALInfo.
The update status and Hardlock number will be displayed. In addition, you can assign a name in the
"Author" field.
• Click the text field next to "Author" and enter the desired name.
> This will be adopted as a parameter when a new order form is created.

7.2 COMMUNICATION
7.2.1 General
In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item COMMUNICATIONGeneral.
If the MANTIS order form data is to be minimised automatically once it has been transmitted, please proceed
as follows.
• Tick the "Minimize program after transfer" checkbox.

7.2.2 Connections
In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item COMMUNICATIONConnectionsCurrent Connection.
Here you can select and configure the desired connection with a DMS (Dealer Management System).
• In "Current Connection" you select either the desired interface or "None".
• Make the necessary settings.

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7.3 UPDATE
7.3.1 General
In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item UPDATEGeneral.
Here you can configure the desired settings for the supply of software via Internet or LAN.
• Tick the "Automatic data update" checkbox in order to activate automatic data updates.
> Additional parameters will be displayed.
• Tick the "Update log" checkbox to log the actions performed during the update.
> An additional parameter will be displayed.
• Tick the "Continuous log" checkbox to ensure that the log is not deleted.
> Please note that log settings slow the update down and that more space is required on the hard-disk drive.
• Tick the "Display update window" checkbox if you want to view the update window.
• Tick the "Display update messages" checkbox if you want to be notified that an update has been carried
out or is not necessary.
• Under "Source" select the desired option: "Internet" or "LAN".
If you select "Internet":
enter the Internet access data if applicable.
• Click the text field next to "Username" and enter your Internet username.
• Click the text field next to "Password" and enter your Internet password.
• Tick the "Use path" checkbox if you want to save the update packets in the LAN as well.
• Click the > button next to "Path" in order to select the directory in the LAN in which the update packages
are to be saved.

If you select "LAN":

• Click the > button next to "Path" in order to specify the directory from which the update packet is to be
collected.

7.3.2 Period to check

In order to open, please proceed as follows.
• Select the menu item UPDATEPeriod to check.
Here you can specify when and how checks for new MANTIS update packets are to be performed.
• In the "Check" field select "Program start" to check for available updates every time MANTIS starts.
or
• In the "Check" field select "Day" to check for available updates once a day.

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