Xerox Document Workstation with PlotWorks Support & Software User Guide

PlotWorks User Guide • Getting Started • 2-3

24. Confirm the location of AutoCAD support files. The default file path is 

provided. Click on the Browse button if you need to select a different 
directory. Then click Next

25. Select a folder for the PlotWorks program icons (usually PlotWorks) and 

click Next.

26. If Adobe Acrobat Reader is not detected, you are prompted to install it. Then 

click Next.

The upgrade begins. A dialog box containing a status bar indicates the instal-
lation progress. 

Once the file transfer process is complete, if MicroStation is installed, the Im-
portant Information dialog box opens. In this case, read the information pro-
vided and then click on the Next button. 

The Setup complete dialog box appears prompting you to restart the comput-
er.

27. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now radio button.

28. Click on the Finish button. The computer will shut down and restart 

completing installation. 

29. If you purchased MicroStation, run MicroStation and configure it to use 

PlotWorks. See Appendix I of your PlotWorks manual for instructions. 

You have now completed the installation.

If PlotWorks version 4.3 or higher is already installed, you have the option of 
updating to the latest version. This preserves all your previous settings. To update:

1.

Exit any open Windows applications.

2.

Insert the Activation Code disk in the floppy drive. If installing the Demo 
version, skip this step.

3.

Insert the PlotWorks CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The Installation 
application will automatically open. 

4.

Click on Install Packages. The Install Packages window opens.

5.

Click on PlotWorks Server. The installation wizard opens.

6.

Select the language you are most comfortable with from the list provided. The 
default is English. 

To switch to a different language at a later date, use the Language Selector 
program in the PlotWorks directory.