This document is the installation manual for (LIBrary for Process Flowsheeting) models version 1.0 on desktop and laptop computers running the Microsoft Windows operating system.
It addresses model users: people who want to install the user interface (UIPF) to interact with models developed by others.
For more information see:
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the LIBPF™ Activation Guide for the rationale and the functioning of the activation system;
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the LIBPF™ User Manual for how to use models developed with LIBPF™ and the LIBPF™ user interface.
System requirements
LIBPF™ models have been developed and tested in the following system environments:
| Component | Type and version |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows7 SP1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8 or 8.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 Technical Preview | |
| Architecture | x86 (32-bit) or x64 (64-bit) |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 9, 10 or 11 |
| Mozilla Firefox 17 or later | |
| Spreadsheet | LibreOffice Calc 3.6 or later |
| Apache OpenOffice Calc 4.0 or later | |
| Microsoft Excel 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013 |
NOTE: Opera, Google Chrome and Chromium are not supported because of this bug.
For 64-bit Windows systems where Microsoft Office is not present, it is required to pre-install the additional component “Microsoft Access Database Engine 2010 Redistributable” available from this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/it-it/download/details.aspx?id=13255
If this requirement is not fulfilled the installer will stop with the error: Error configuring ODBC data source: persistency, ODBC error 6: component not found in the system registry... verify that the file persistency exists and that you can access it.
Automatic procedures
Installation
The installation of LIBPF™ models takes place automatically via the provided installer:
NOTE: Even if the installer can be started by any user, to complete the installation it requires administrative access to the workstation.
NOTE: Use the appropriate installer for the architecture in use: for 32-bit operating systems and for 64-bit operating systems where 32-bit Microsoft Office is installed use the “32-bit” installer; for 64-bit operating systems use the “64-bit” installer.
On starting, the installer shows the welcome message; all messages are localized since it detects the language settings:
Clicking on “Next” the installer requires you to accept the kernel license (if present), the LIBPF™ library license and LIBPF™ user interface license (each time read the license, agree if you want to continue the installation, then press “Next”):
You can then choose the installation folder (you typically accept the proposed location and proceed clicking on “Next”):
and the components to install (you typically proceed clicking on “Next”):
Now the installer has gathered all the required information and the actual installation can start, clicking on “Install”:
Only from now on administrative access to the computer is required, and for Microsoft Windows Vista and later the UAC (User Account Control) will prompt for account elevation, click on “yes”:
When the installation is complete a final confirmation window appears:
NOTE: if it is not already present in your system, the LIBPF™ model installer will install the Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package; if you wish you can install that beforehand from HERE
Removal
If the LIBPF™ model was installed via the provided installer, then the removal takes place automatically via the provided uninstaller.
NOTE: The uninstaller requires administrative access to the computer.
On Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10, the control panel component “Programs and Features” can be launched from the Start screen, typing "uninstall":
then clicking on Uninstall a program:
On Microsoft Windows Vista and 7 this control panel component is found in Start → Control Panel, Applications; furthermore the uninstaller can also be started from Start → Programs → LIBPF 1.0 → Uninstall.
When you launch the uninstaller, a dialog comes up where you have to confirm removal:
For Microsoft Windows Vista and later the UAC (User Account Control) will prompt for account elevation, click on “yes”:
When the removal is complete the LIBPF 1.0 item disappears from the list of installed programs/
NOTE: at the end of the removal process, three items are left on your workstation:
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The Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 Redistributable Package; pay attention if you want to uninstall this package, because other applications may need it, and you can find several version installed;
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The registry keys related to the LIBPF™ activation, so that you do not have to repeat it if another LIBPF™ model is installed;
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Any shortcut to the LIBPF™ user interface in the Desktop application toolbar (Windows 8 / 8.1 / 10) or on the Desktop you may have created.
Locations
The most important locations for LIBPF models are saved by the installer in the registry. In order to visualize them you need to open the Registry Editor: click on start and type “regedit”. A backup copy of the registry is strongly suggested before any modification.
The locations are:
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LIBPF local machine registry key
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\libpf.com\LIBPF 1.0orHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\libpf.com\LIBPF 1.0if the 32-bit version is installed on a 64-bit operating system -
LIBPF current user registry key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\libpf.com\LIBPF 1.0 -
LIBPF installation folder (home)
C:\Program Files\LIBPF 1.0orC:\Program Files(x86)\LIBPF 1.0if the 32-bit version is installed on a 64-bit operating system -
Location of the LIBPF kernels (kernel_path):
C:\Program Files\LIBPF 1.0\kernelorC:\Program Files(x86)\LIBPF 1.0\kernelif the 32-bit version is installed on a 64-bit operating system -
LIBPF working folder (home_path), located in the all users profile:
C:\ProgramData\LIBPF 1.0
Activation
When starting calculations, licensed LIBPF™ models will check if they have already been activated on that specific workstation.
For further information please refer to the LIBPF™ Activation Guide.