MacVector - Installation Instructions


Introduction

Under the MacVector licensing system, users must enter a new Activation Code each year to extend its maintenance.

If MacVector is currently installed, the application should automatically detect any existing MacVector license installed on the machine.

Note: The Mac's "Key Access" KeyServer Address needs to be configured to: 

license-keyserver.dsc.umich.edu

If not, the user will be restricted to just the Free Version of the software (not the network-license version that HITS pays for)

 

 

Instructions

MacVector Installation

  1. Go to the MacVector website for the latest versions of the software.
  2. Double-click the downloaded dmg file to mount the disk image.
  3. Double-click the pkg file to launch the installer. If prompted for the license or that there is a problem with it, use the information in the next section.

License Activation

  1. To activate this license with the new maintenance expiration date, launch MacVector.
  2. If the current license has not expired, go under the Options menu and select    Activate License ...
  3. If the current license has expired, an expiration message will appear when launching the MacVector software; select the Activate License... option in error dialog box.
  4. For new installations, a "problem with the license" message will appear when launching the MacVector software; select the Switch/Activate License... option in error dialog box.
  5. In the License window, select the serial number in the popup menu and then click the Edit button. If the serial number does not appear in the list, click the Add button instead.
  6. Enter the following details exactly as detailed and then click the Update button:
    1. License Owner: MSIS
    2. Serial Number: 2107018
    3. Code: 9XWN-BEVMS-KFCA
    4. Maintenance Expiration date: 30 September, 2024
  7. A message appears indicating the license is activated; click the OK button.
  8. It may be necessary to exit MacVector and then restart the program.