Appendix I: Installation Procedures

There are two different ways to install the Geographic Calculator:

  1. Install from the Product Showcase CD

  2. Download from the Blue Marble Geographics Website

 

Method 1: Install from the Product Showcase CD

  1. Load the self-launching CD.

  2. Click Install (beneath Welcome). It may take a few minutes for the installation window to open.

  3. From the Please Select a Product to Install dropdown menu, select Geographic Calculator.

  4. Click the Install button.

  5. Evaluation Statement will appear. Click OK.

  6. Licensing Agreement will appear. Read this agreement, then click OK.

  7. Choose destination directory. Program Files/ Blue Marble Geographics should be highlighted. This is the proper destination directory.

  8. Installation will begin.

  9. When install is complete, several messages will appear. Select “Yes” to add a shortcut to the Start Menu. View the release notes (the Read-me doc) if you desire. (If you had another Blue Marble program open, your computer will restart. Please make sure you have closed ALL programs before installation begins).

  10. Select "Exit" if you are finished installing Blue Marble Geographic's products.

  11. Select "Yes" if you want to exit the installation menu.

  12. Check the start menu to find the Geographic Calculator.

 

 

Uninstall the Geographic Calculator software

  1. From the Start Menu, go to Settings Control Panel.

  2. Double-click the Add/Remove Program.

  1. Select the Geographic Calculator.

  1. Select Remove to execute the uninstall.

 

Method 2: Download the Geographic Calculator from the Blue Marble Website

  1. Sign on to www.bluemarblegeo.com

  2. From the Home Page, click Geographic Calculator.

  3. Click on download.

  4. Select the Geographic Calculator executable file (.exe). You will be required to enter your user email address and password. (Your user email address and password can be created on the Blue Marble Geographics website. Select "register here" if you have not registered on the Blue Marble Geographics website).

  5. Once you have entered your email address and password, the file should automatically download. Choose to either run the program from its current location or save to your hard drive.

  6. In Explorer, navigate to the location of the executable and double-click. The installation process will begin.

  7. You will also need to specify the "Save To" location of the program files.

  8. Go to the Start Menu Programs to open the Geographic Calculator.