End User Custom Postprocessor Installation for IMS version 7.

Part 1 : Installing the IMS software

Step 1 : Install the IMSpost Runtime setup. (Filename setup-rt.exe)
a) Available for download at http://www.ims -software.com/download/
b) Or, request CD from IMS or your reseller.
Step 2 : Request a software license code from IMS (customer information, hostid required)
a) Running IMSpexec, use the License->Diagnostics pull down menu to obtain your Ethernet address or
dongle key value.
b) Running IMSpost, use the Help->Diagnostics pull down menu to obtain your Ethernet address or
dongle key value.
c) Codes should be emailed to customer contact, or reseller as requested.

Part 2 : Environment variable settings

Step 1 : The steps to set an environment variable :
a) Click on Start menu
b) Click on Settings->Control Panel
c) In Control Panel screen, click on System
d) In System Properties screen, select the Advanced tab
e) Click the Environment Variables button
f) In the User Variables section (top), click New (or Edit, if the variable already exists)
Step 2 : Define an environment variable IMSDIR_LICENSE_FILE, set to the IMS license file name.
a) In the Variable name box, enter IMSDIR_LICENSE_FILE (without quotes)
b) In the Variable value box, enter the license file name of the file given to you by IMS or your reseller.
For example C:\Program Files\IMS\IMSpost74\mylicense.dat
c) Note reboot may be required.
Step 3 : Define an environment variable IMSDIR_POST_INI, set to the IMS setup installation directory.
a) In the Variable name box, enter IMSDIR_POST_INI (without quotes)
b) In the Variable value box, enter the installation directory for IMS software. For example
C:\Program Files\IMS\IMSpost74\
c) Note reboot may be required.

Part 3 : Installing a custom postprocessor

This procedure requires the custom postprocessor file, and an activation password to install the specific custom
postprocessor. These should be obtained from IMS or your reseller.
Step 1 : Copy the postprocessor file to the directory of your choosing.
a)

Note for CATIA V5 users : In order to access this file from the IMS postprocessing option in CATIA,
there are two additional requirements. First, copy your postprocessor file to the CATIA directory
..\startup\Manufacturing\IMSPar\; second, your postprocessor file extension must be .lib.

Step 2 :

Run the IMSpexec.exe program to begin using your postprocessor. (See IMSpexec help,
Postprocessing a file)

Step 3:

Use the License->Activate a PP pulldown menu.

Step 4:

Enter the necessary data for this PP into the data fields:

a) PP file to install: the custom postprocessor file.

b) Users PP name: any name you would like to give this file, for your personal identification purposes.
c) Password for PP: the 8-digit PP install password provided to you by your reseller or PP provider.
Step 5:

(Optional) If the number of previously installed PPs is greater than the number allowed in your
license, you will be required to replace a PP currently loaded in the license. Pick the PP to replace
from the PP list box.

Step 6:

When finished entering the relevant parameters, click OK. Upon successful activation, you will get a
message Please restart this program for the new license to be activated.
(Optional method of installation; for CATIA V5 users, this method may be used without IMSpexec
installation, by postprocessing a file with a new PP in CATIA.)

Step 3a : The first time you postprocess using a new, or modified, postprocessor file, a dialog box will appear
allowing you to install the PP activation code. Click Install.
Step 4a : Continue the installation steps 4 through 6 above.
Your postprocessor is now activated.