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LIRA 9.

Contents
The LIRA 9.6 package contents The LIRA hardware protection key
General data Types of hardware keys Remote modification of software configuration set

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System Requirements
Software Hardware Processor Random Access Memory Hard disk space Monitor CD-ROM drive Ports Peripheral devices

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Installing LIRA 9.6


Contents of the LIRA CD-ROM Installation procedure Special features of installing LIR-KM Special features of installing Import floor plans Special features of installing Import from Revit Structure Special features of installing net version of LIRA 9.6

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Uninstalling LIRA 9.6 How to work with GuardUtil90 utility


Preparing the hardware key to update procedure Updating memory of the hardware key

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The LIRA 9.6 package contents


The LIRA package you have purchased contains the following components: A CD-ROM with the software for Windows. Comments on installation of the software are presented in the corresponding sections of this guide. A hardware protection key (dongle). For installation, please refer to the corresponding section of this guide. Important. The LIRA Hardware Protection Key is an integral part of the program. Lost Protection Keys are not replaceable. Documentation set: The software license agreement. Tutorial (electronic document). Note. The package contents may differ.

The LIRA hardware protection key


General data LIRA 9.6 comes either with local or network hardware protection key for USB port. Description of configuration set for the software you purchased is stored in the hardware key (dongle). The LIRA hardware protection key is an integral part of the program. It is mandatory that your hardware key be properly installed at all times when LIRA is running since LIRA continuously checks for its presence. If the key is missing or improperly installed, you will not be able to continue your work or even launch LIRA. If you believe that your protection key is faulty or damaged, please contact your local LIRA reseller or LIRA Soft for a replacement.

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Note. The network protection key is very similar to the local hardware protection key. However, its different working method means that the two keys cannot be interchanged. For information about installing the LIRA hardware protection key, please read instructions in the corresponding sections of this guide. Types of hardware keys LIRA 9.6 comes with the following types of hardware protection keys: Guardant Stealth or Guardant Net for USB port.

Figure 1. Guardant hardware key (dongle)

Rem ote modification of software configuration set Remote programming of the hardware key enables you to modify configuration set of LIRA software quickly and easily. In this case you will still be able to work with the program. To get the remote update of the key memory, use the GuardUtil90.exe utility located in the base LIRA directory. Comments on work with GuardUtil90.exe utility are presented in the corresponding sections of this guide.

System Requirements
Software Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 (is installed together with LIRA 9.6).

Hardware Processor An Intel Pentium 500 MHz or another compatible CPU.


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Note. In order to achieve higher speed, LIRA requires a higher compatibility level. Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz (or compatible) is recommended. Random Access Memory 128 MB of RAM (Random Access Memory) is required, 1 GB or more is recommended. Hard disk space About 400 MB free hard disk space is required for a full installation of LIRA 9.6. For work with the program, free hard disk space is required according to model complexity but 500 MB as a minimum. Monitor A 256 Colour VGA display card with screen resolution 800x600 or higher and a suitable monitor is required, however, a 24 bit True Colour display adapter with a 15 or larger monitor is recommended. Important. If a display card or monitor does not support more than 256 colours, then several features of LIRA 9.6 will be unavailable. Note. The quality of the images and the speed at which the screen is refreshed depends on the type and quality of the display card. CD-ROM drive Necessary for installation of LIRA 9.6 from CR-ROM. Ports To work with LIRA 9.6, your computer should have at least one free USB port to connect the LIRA hardware protection key. Type of hardware protection key is selected when you purchase LIRA.

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Peripheral devices A mouse or any Windows compatible pointing device is required.

Installing LIRA 9.6


Contents of the LIRA CD-ROM The LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM contains the following data: Auxiliary and working files (./Installs/Bin). Files for installation of LIRA 9.6 (./Installs/Lira_96). Installation procedure Insert the LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The autorun facility will start the navigation program automatically. The Installer Wizard may run in Russian or English. To change the language for Installer Wizard, click the flag image in the upper-right corner of the window. To start installation procedure for LIRA 9.6, click the installer button (see Figure 2).

Figure 2. The start-up picture of the installer

Important. Guardant hardware protection key should be attached to the corresponding port when the installation is complete. Note. You can also install LIRA 9.6 if you click Setup.exe file from ./Installs/Lira96 directory that is located on the LIRA 9.6 CD-ROM. When you click Setup.exe file from ./Installs/Lira96 directory, the Choose Setup language dialog box opens (see Figure 3). You can choose Russian, English or French. When you click the installer button from the Installer Wizard window, this dialog box is not displayed and the setup procedure will be performed in the language that you selected for Installer Wizard.
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To cancel installation procedure at any stage, click Cancel.

Figure 3. Choose Setup Language dialog box

When you choose the language and click OK, the Installer Wizard dialog box opens (see Figure 5). Important. If LIRA 9.6 has already been installed on your computer and you run Setup.exe again, Installer Wizard suggests that you delete your copy of LIRA 9.6. Important. If you obtain new release of LIRA 9.6, Installer Wizard suggests that you update your version of LIRA 9.6. When preparing for the installation of LIRA 9.6, the Installer Wizard checks whether MS .NET Framework 3.5 component is installed on your computer. If not, it will be installed together with LIRA software (see Figure 4). Installation procedure for Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 takes much time and requires a reboot.

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Figure 4. Microsoft .NET Framework Setup dialog box

When MS .NET Framework is installed, the Installer Wizard continues installation of LIRA 9.6 (see Figure 5).

Figure 5. The Welcome message of Installer Wizard

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When you click Next, the Information dialog box opens (see Figure 6). Read our contact information and click Next.

Figure 6. Information dialog box

In the Choose Destination Location dialog box (see Figure 7) you can define the directory where LIRA 9.6 will be installed by default. To do this, click Browse and indicate a path to the directory.

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Figure 7. Choose Destination Location dialog box

In the Setup Type dialog box (see Figure 8) you can select a setup type for LIRA 9.6.

Figure 8. Setup Type dialog box


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If you select Typical, then the next dialog box (see Figure 9) will not be displayed. If you select Custom, then in the Select Features dialog box you can select the features you want to install.

Figure 9. Select Features dialog box

In the next dialog box (see Figure 10) you can begin installation of the program.

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Figure 10. Ready to Install the Program dialog box

In the Setup Status dialog box (see Figure 11) you will see the status of the setup.

Figure 11. Setup Status dialog box


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When files are copied to computer hard disk, Installer Wizard requires path to directories where files with input data and analysis results of LIRA 9.6 should be saved (see Figure 12).

Figure 12. Specify path to directories dialog box

When the installation is complete, all settings are modified and shortcuts are created, the Installer Wizard suggests installation of the hardware key driver (see Figure 13).

Figure 13. Installer Wizard requests installation of hardware key driver

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LIRA 9.6

Note. If you accidentally cancel installation of Guardant hardware key driver, it could be done after installation of LIRA 9.6. To install the driver, start appropriate installation program from directory ./Installs/Guardant on CD disk. Important. If the hardware key driver is not installed, LIRA 9.6 will not be able to work with the hardware protection key. When the Guardant key driver is installed, the Installer Wizard informs you that LIRA 9.6 is installed on your computer (see Figure 14).

Figure 14. InstallShield Wizard Complete dialog box

Attach the hardware key to the USB port. Then Windows Wizard suggests that you install driver for new peripheral equipment (see Figure 15). Click Install the software automatically and then click Next.

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Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard window

When you install the key driver, you can work with LIRA 9.6. Special features of installing LIR-KM LIR-KM is utility program (add-on) that runs in AutoCAD environment. LIR-KM can run only if AutoCAD is installed on the computer where LIR-KM is started. Important. LIR-KM does not support AutoCAD LT.

Note. LIR-KM cannot work with several versions of AutoCAD simultaneously. To install LIR-KM, select the setup type as Custom, then in the Select Features dialog box (see Figure 9), select LIR-KM check box. When the files are copied, the Version of AutoCAD dialog box opens (see Figure 16).

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Figure 16. Version of AutoCAD dialog box

Special features of installing Import floor plans In LIRA 9.6 it is possible to import construction lines, walls, slabs, columns and beams from DXF files. For LIRA 9.6 to import these objects, in DXF file they should be presented in appropriate way and belong to the layer with predefined name. Installer Wizard of LIRA 9.6 integrates its own LIRA menu to programs that support AutoLISP (such as AutoCAD or IntelliCAD). The commands of LIRA menu help the user to generate floor plans. To install Import floor plans feature, select the setup type as Custom, then in the Select Features dialog box (see Figure 9), select Import floor plans DXF check box. When the files are copied, the Version of AutoCAD and IntelliCAD dialog box opens (see Figure 16). Important. Import floor slabs feature does not support AutoCAD LT. Note. Import floor slabs feature can work with several versions of AutoCAD and IntelliCAD simultaneously.
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Special features of installing Import from Revit Structure In LIRA 9.6 it is possible to import structural models from Revit Structure 2008/2009/2010 with intermediate *.LiraKm format. To install Import from Revit Structure feature, select the setup type as Custom, then in the Select Features dialog box (see Figure 9), select Import from Revit Structure check box. When the files are copied, the Integration to Revit Structure 2008/2009/2010 dialog box opens (see Figure 17). In this dialog box specify the path to Revit.ini file.

Figure 17. Integration to Revit Structure dialog box

Special features of installing net version of LIRA 9.6 When you install net version of LIRA 9.6 on computer of administrator, specify Custom setup type and in the Select Features dialog box (see Figure 9) select Guardant Net Server component. Make sure that Key driver component should also be selected. When the installation is complete, on the taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Startup. The shortcut for the network key Guardant Net will be created there.
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When you install net version of LIRA 9.6 on other workstations, it is not necessary to install additional components. Key driver component is not obligatory.

Uninstalling LIRA 9.6


To uninstall LIRA 9.6, on the taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Settings. Click Control panel, then double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon. In the list of currently installed programs select LIRA 9.6 and click Change/Remove. In the dialog box presented in Figure 18 click OK. In this case all files and programs installed with LIRA 9.6 will be removed. Files of projects created in LIRA 9.6 as well as files of analysis results are not removed.

Figure 18. Confirm uninstall message box

Note. When started, the Installer Wizard checks whether LIRA 9.6 is installed. If LIRA 9.6 is installed, Installer Wizard either suggests that you update the software automatically or opens Change/Remove dialog box (if there are new components in the current Installer). Important. You can re-install LIRA 9.6 again when you remove (uninstall) it.

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How to work with GuardUtil90 utility


Start GuardUtil90.exe utility when the hardware key is connected to the computer. You will be able to perform the following (see Figure 19): Prepare Guardant key to update procedure; Update Guardant key from file; Display detailed info on Guardant key.

Figure 19. GuardUtil utility dialog box

The first two options Prepare Guardant key to update procedure and Update Guardant key from file are used for remote update of key memory and end-users are not recommended to perform them without special instructions. Display detailed info on Guardant key option is used to display the list of programs available for the hardware key and review detailed description of the key memory. Note. If the hardware key is not connected to the computer or more than one key is found, then the key cannot be initialized.

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LIRA 9.6

Preparing the hardware key to update procedure Important. This action should be performed only after special instructions of our representatives or our company. In the GuardUtil90.exe utility dialog box (see Figure 19) click Prepare Guardant key to update procedure. Then perform the steps mentioned in the next dialog box (see Figure 20).

Figure 20. Prepare Guardant key to update procedure dialog box

To generate the message automatically, click lira@lira.kiev.ua. Send this message (see Figure 21) and mention your contact data there.

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Figure 21. Sample of automatically generated message

Updating memory of the hardware key Important. This action should be performed only after special instructions of our representatives or our company. GuardUtil90.exe utility and <ID_your_key_number>.GUpd update file are used to modify configuration of your hardware key. This update file you will obtain from developers by e-mail. Copy file *.GUpd to base LIRA 9.6 directory for convenience. Attach hardware key to the port and run GuardUtil90.exe. In the dialog box presented in Figure 19 click Update Guardant key from file. In the Open dialog box (see Figure 22), in the Files of type list box, the File for dongle update (*.GUpd) option is specified. This helps you to find necessary file easily. Select this file and click Open.

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Figure 22. Open dialog box (for dongle update file)

Note. If you do not find necessary file, then check ID number of your key. This number should coincide with the name of update file. If they do not coincide, contact your local reseller or our company. If the hardware key is authorized successfully, you will get a message Utility GuardUtil is complete. Restart the computer and start the module of LIRA 9.6 for which the hardware protection key was modified in order to check that the key memory was updated. If the key memory was not updated, contact your local reseller or our company.

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