Before installation, please check out: How to prepare for Robot-Config installation

From RobotConfig version 1.15.0 it is possible to install and run RobotConfig without Docker, however steps 1 and 2 from installation preparation are still needed!



Installation

  1. Download the zip file with the executable from FlexLink Download Center [http://download.flexlink.io]
    1. Select type "Software", select product "Robot-Config zip file", select latest version
    2. Click "Download" button
  2. Save the file "robot-config_<version>.zip"
  3. Unzip the file in your preferred location, e.g. C:/robot-config. 
    Besides the executable RobotConfig.exe, folders "jre" and "lib" will be available and are required for the application to run properly.
  4. To start RobotConfig: double-click the file RobotConfig.exe. 
    A splash screen will appear during startup and when it disappears the application should be available when opening Chrome browser at http://localhost:5567
  5. To stop RobotConfig: a system tray icon should be visible when the application is running. Right click the icon and select  "Close application" to shut down RobotConfig.


For first time installation: 

Create a desktop shortcut called Robot Config on desktop. Set the following target:

"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" -kiosk http://localhost:5567

This shortcut will open Robot-Config in Chrome fullscreen mode.



Upgrade

  1. To upgrade a RobotConfig installation, download the desired version (see Installation steps 1-2).
  2. Stop RobotConfig, if running (see Installation step 5)
  3. Extract the zip file to the same location as existing installation and confirm to overwrite all files.
  4. Start RobotConfig and confirm new version in splash screen or "About" menu



Check out the following articles for configuration after installation: 
How to apply Robot-Config license
How to update machine settings
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