Typically, the upgrade process involves the steps listed below; however, your software may require a slightly different sequence if upgrading from a previous version. For more information, see Upgrade SmartPlant Foundation.
When you are upgrading from a previous version of Smart Construction, you will need
to uninstall the currently installed version first before you install the new version.
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From the product installation DVD, if the installation does not start automatically, double-click SPC_setup.exe.
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In the Welcome window, click Install.
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In the Details and Features window, enter your Serial Number, User Name, and Company.
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In the Select Features To Install section, select the features you want to install:
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All Features - Installs all the items described below.
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Smart Construction Client - Installs the Smart Construction Client, which provides client functionality on the local computer.
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Smart Construction Server - Installs the Smart Construction Server component, which includes the software required to set up Smart Construction on the application server.
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If you are installing Smart Construction Client, in the Smart Construction Server Host Information section, enter the following:
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Server Host - Name of the SmartPlant Foundation application server.
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Server Name - Name of the SmartPlant Foundation site on the server to which the client will connect.
This section is enabled only when you have chosen to install Smart Construction Client as a feature.
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In the Install Path section, enter the path where the software is to be installed.
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Click Install.
Required information is marked by a red star. The Install button is not enabled until all this information is provided.
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In the License Agreement window, from the Country or Region list, select your country or region.
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Carefully read the license agreement. When you are finished, select I agree to the license agreement and conditions.
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Click Install.
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Click Finish when the installation is complete.
Smart Construction server installation installs a printer named Smart Construction
PDF Converter 550. This printer is used to attach drawings to reports and should not
be removed or used for any other purpose.