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+ | ====== Learn about: RIMMF Installation ====== | ||
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+ | As outlined on the [[download|Download ]]page, there are two methods of installing RIMMF. Whichever method you choose, the RIMMF install layout is basically the same. | ||
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+ | In each case, the installation consists of one application named ' | ||
+ | - a ' | ||
+ | - a ' | ||
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+ | Because RIMMF installs files in the “Program Files” folder, you will need Administrative privileges to install the software. (If this is a problem, then use the [[download&# | ||
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+ | If you are an Admin installing RIMMF for someone else, all you need to do is run the installer, and make sure the end-user has a shortcut with which to launch the program. Once they start the program, it will automatically generate all of the files and folders needed by the user. | ||
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+ | ===== Compatibility with RIMMF1 and RIMMF2 ===== | ||
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+ | The RIMMF1 app is named **rimmf.exe**, | ||
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+ | Similarly, note that RIMMF1 folders are simply named ' | ||
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+ | Apart from this naming difference, all of the notes pertaining to the layout of the distribution folders, etc., are the same for all versions. | ||
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+ | ===== Installation folder ===== | ||
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+ | For the standard installation, | ||
+ | C:\Program Files\TMQ\RIMMF3 | ||
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+ | Note: in a Windows 64-bit environment, | ||
+ | C:\Program Files (x86)\TMQ\RIMMF3 | ||
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+ | For the ' | ||
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+ | Z: | ||
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+ | where ' | ||
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+ | ===== RIMMF Folder layout ===== | ||
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+ | In the standard installation, | ||
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+ | The procedure is the same in the flash drive installation--the only difference will be the location of the folders. | ||
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+ | The layout of the ' | ||
+ | - ap (access-point profiles) | ||
+ | - data (where your records are stored) | ||
+ | - exports (where exported data is stored) | ||
+ | - imports (where imported data is stored) | ||
+ | - tables (the program tables) | ||
+ | - temp (where temporary files and folders, e.g., zip folders) can be stored) | ||
+ | - templates (the templates that come with RIMMF, plus any you create yourself), | ||
+ | - tmq* (a few test records) | ||
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+ | *In RIMMF3, the ' | ||
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+ | The main folder also contains some important files that you should leave untouched: | ||
+ | * options.ini | ||
+ | * r2m-options.ini | ||
+ | * rda2marc-Cdata.txt | ||
+ | * RIMMF3.log | ||
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+ | __Technical notes__ | ||
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+ | The program looks for the ' | ||
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+ | Both the windows installer, and the flash drive installation, | ||
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+ | RIMMF does not use the windows system registry. Instead, all options are saved in an .ini file in the root of the support folder (eg. My Documents\RIMMF3\options.ini). | ||
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+ | ===== Uninstalling RIMMF ===== | ||
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+ | **If you have created any records or templates with RIMMF that you want to preserve, then before uninstalling the program, copy or move the corresponding folders**: | ||
+ | * In the standard installation, | ||
+ | * My Documents\RIMMF3\data | ||
+ | * My Documents\RIMMF3\templates | ||
+ | * In the 'flash drive' installation, | ||
+ | * RIMMF3\data | ||
+ | * RIMMF3\templates. | ||
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+ | __To uninstall RIMMF__ | ||
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+ | Find the installation folder and delete it. | ||
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+ | Optionally, in the standard installation, | ||
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+ | ===== Reset RIMMF3 to its default state ===== | ||
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+ | To restore RIMMF to its distributed state, follow these steps: | ||
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+ | - Start the program | ||
+ | - Go to the menu Tools|Admin and select ' | ||
+ | - Respond to the usual 'Are you sure?' pop-up | ||
+ | - Re-start RIMMF (it will close itself when the previous step completes) | ||
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+ | **Using this option does not affect any records or templates you have made. ** | ||
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+ | Its possible that after such a reset--if you have created your own templates with elements that you added yourself--you may get messages about ' | ||
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+ | There are two solutions to this problem. | ||
+ | - Delete the template(s) that produce this message and create new ones. | ||
+ | - Open the template (File|Open template), dismiss the popup, then save the template. | ||
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