Install Viewer

Installation is Easy

Installation is easy

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Manifold® Viewer is a free product that does not require a serial number for installation or use.

Looking for Release 9 or Release 8 instructions? Visit the Installation page.

Overview

  • Viewer installation packages come in two forms: .exe files that are Windows Installer packages, and .zip files that are portable installation packages. Download the installation package you prefer from the Viewer Downloads page.
  • Install the package using the installation instructions on this page.

Viewer builds are cumulative, including all new features and fixes issued in previous builds. You don't need to install any previous builds to get everything in the latest build.


Windows Installer Packages

If you have downloaded a Windows Installer installation package for Viewer, install it or uninstall it as follows.

Installation

  • A Windows Installer package is a .exe file. Double-click the .exe file to launch the installation.
  • Windows may complain the package is an unrecognized app, or that the publisher is unknown. Ignore those warnings and run the installation anyway.
  • Installation dialogs are the usual, obvious dialogs. Press the Install button and otherwise click through the dialogs.
  • In addition to installing Viewer, if necessary the package will install or update any Microsoft pre-requisites, such as the C++ Redistributable package. When finished, the dialog will announce the installation is successfully completed. Press the Close button to close the dialog. Viewer is now installed.
  • Launch Viewer from the Windows Start button. The first time 9 is launched it will raise an Activation dialog. Enter your serial number to activate. For details, see the Activation Guide page.

After installation, save the installation .exe file. You may need it to later uninstall or to repair an installation.

Uninstallation

  • Launch the Windows Programs and Features applet
  • Click the entry for Manifold Viewer (it will be identified by the build number that was installed) and press Uninstall in the applet's menu
  • The Viewer Modify Setup dialog pops open, with choices to repair or to uninstall. Press the Uninstall button.
  • When finished, the dialog will announce the uninstall is successfully completed. Press the Close button to close the dialog. Viewer is now uninstalled.

Portable Installations

A portable installation is a .zip file that unzips into a fully-functional package that requires no installation. Many users prefer portable installations to using Windows Installer. If you have downloaded a portable installation package for Viewer, install it as follows.

Installation

  • A portable installation is a .zip file. Move the .zip file into a convenient location where you will unzip it, usually on an SSD for fast launches.
  • Double-click the .zip file to unzip it. The file unzips to create subfolders, including a bin64 subfolder that contains a file called manifold.exe and a bin subfolder that also contains a file called manifold.exe .
  • Double-click the manifold.exe in the bin64 subfolder to launch Viewer in 64-bit mode. Double-click the manifold.exe in the bin subfolder to launch Viewer in 32-bit mode.
  • The first time 9 is launched it will raise an Activation dialog. Enter your serial number to activate. For details, see the Activation Guide page.

Tech tip: For more convenient launching, right-click the manifold.exe file you use and choose Pin to Start and/or Pin to taskbar. That creates an icon in the Start button or taskbar that will launch Viewer with a single click.

Error message when launching manifold.exe? That usually means your Windows system is missing some Microsoft pre-requisite, such as a recent C++ Redistributable package or the Microsoft .NET Framework. Take a moment to install those, as discussed in the Viewer Downloads page.

See the Installations topic for details and tips on using portable installations.

Uninstallation

Portable installations do not require any uninstallation. If you have downloaded a newer version, or if you no longer want the program on the system, simply delete the .zip file and any unzipped folders and files for the build that is no longer desired.


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