eXcursion for  Windows NT

The eXcursion software on this CD contains 2 sets of files:
1.  A time-limited version of eXcursion for  Windows NT
2.  A subset of the eXcursion Software Development Kit (SDK)

The time-limited version of eXcursion is a reduced version of the actual
eXcursion for Windows NT product.  It will install, but it will not run unless
you have X applications running on a UNIX or VMS host and you have an account
for eXcursion to access.  If you do NOT have a HOST to access, we recommend you
click on the "Show Documents" button to find out how to get more information
about eXcursion for Windows NT.   If you DO have a HOST to access, be sure to
read this entire file for important installation tips and instructions.

After you have exited from the DEMO window, select the COPY button to 
copy the files to your hard disk. Then read the INFO.TXT file.  
It will tell you how to install and run eXcursion.

The  eXcursion SDK files contain a subset of the complete SDK (the Motif 
SDK files are not included).   These files can be found in the DXSDK 
directory.  We recommend you start by reading the INFO.TXT file in the 
DXSDK directory, it will give a complete description of the eXcursion SDK 
and what files are contained in that directory.  

For instructions on how to get more information on the  eXcursion SDK 
after closing the DEMO window,   select the DOCUMENT button and select 
INFO.WRI.

NOTE:   The eXcursion time-limited product and SDK are  provided for 
demonstration purposes and are not production software.  Digital does not 
provide any warranty or support for this software.



IMPORTANT INSTALLATION TIPS
===========================
Before running excursion with other X-software we recommend you review the 
following installation info from the eXcursion "Quick-Start Card":


eXcursion for Windows NT Quick-Start Card
===========================================

Requirements Before You Install


Item		Requirements

PC Hardware:	Same as for Microsoft Windows NT, V3.1

PC Software:	Microsoft Windows NT, V3.1

Memory (RAM):	4 MB total memory, conventional and extended

Disk space:

	To install eXcursion......		You need approximately....
		
		For a VGA monitor			6 MB of PC hard disk space
		
		For a high-resolution monitor		7 MB of PC hard disk space

		On a network service			11 MB of PC hard disk space
							and 15 KB of network file or 
											disk space

Network software:
 (one)	DECnet or TCP/IP

For more information on requirements for using eXcursion with your network 
software, see the on-line Release Notes.


License:
You need a license for each user.


User account:
You need an account on the host where X applications are located.



Installing eXcursion
====================


Time required:
Allow 5 to 10 minutes to install eXcursion, depending on the components 
you install.

Space-Saving tip:
If you plan to install eXcursion for Windows and eXcursion for Windows NT 
on the same network service PC, we recommend that you install both products 
in the same directory to save disk space.  Install the eXcursion for 
Windows NT fonts and keysym files to be used for both eXcursion products.

If eXcursion is already	on a network service:
If  eXcursion is already installed on a network service, you need to 
run Setup to configure your PC to use eXcursion.  See Configuring to Use 
eXcursion from a Network in the Installation and Reference Guide.


To install eXcursion:

Run Setup	

1. Start Windows NT and make the necessary network connection, if any.

2. Insert the appropriate eXcursion setup Disk 1 for your hardware or the 
eXcursion CD-ROM in a drive on your PC.

3. Choose Run from the program Manager's File menu and enter:

		A:\SETUP

    (Note:  To use a different drive, enter the appropriate drive letter.)

4. Follow the instructions on the Setup screen.  For more information about 
what to enter in a dialog box, click the Help button on the Setup screen.

Security Tip:  If you install icons for DECwindows Motif or Sun OpenWindow 
applications, Setup asks you to provide information for your account on 
the host.  Choose the Prompt for Password option to provide maximum 
security for your account.



Steps After You Install

If.......		Then......

You use TCP/IP		If you have access to a name server, Digital 
			recommends that you set up your PC to use the name 
			server.  A name server removes the need to define 
			node names in the TCP/IP HOSTS.file.  You can 							either define the name or use the domain name 
			either define the name or use the domain name					
			resolver.  For instructions, see the documentation 
			for your network software.

Startup software is	You will be unable to start an X application from 
not on the host		eXcursion (you	will, however, be able to display 
			an X application on your PC by entering commands 
			in an account on the host).  The following table 
			helps you decide when to install the X Application 
			Startup Program on the host.  See Appendix A in 
			the Installation and Reference Guide for more 
			information.


When to install the	Type of Host:	Network SW     Installat'n Req?
X Application Startup	
program on the PC	VMS		DECnet			Yes
			VMS		TCP/IP			Yes
			ULTRIX or UNIX	DECnet			Yes
			ULTRIX or UNIX	TCP/IP			No



The node name for the	You see the message when trying start up X 
host is not defined	application:  "Host name not defined in network 
			database".

			See your system administrator for instructions on 
			defining nodes for your network software.



You have an inadequate	You see this message when trying to start an X 
number of network	application:
links available		"Maximum network links reached".
	
			Ensure that your PC is configured for an adequate 
			number of network links.  Digital recommends 16 
			network links.

For more information	For instructions, see the documentation for your 
			network software.  See the Installation and 
			Reference Guide for more information about these 
			post installation steps.
							

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