Unlike the recent past, in our time computers have been introduced not only into the lives of ordinary people, contributing to the solution of simple tasks: have fun, chat, learn the recipe of a dish, but also into professional circles. For example, any engineer can easily install the COMPASS-3D program on his computer and execute all the drawings in it, rather than using good old paper, a pencil and a ruler. This is undoubtedly good, but first you need to install the program, as noted earlier.
This article describes how to install "KOMPAS-3D V16", but this does not mean at all that you cannot apply this manual to other versions of the program. Perhaps some elements of the installer interface will differ, but the rest of the instructions are general.
Installation start
First of all, before installing COMPASS, you need to make some preparations:
- Download the installation file to your computer. It is necessary to do this exclusively from the official website of the developer, since on other resources there is an increased chance of installing a hacked version of the software stuffed with all kinds of viruses.
- After you download the installation file, you need to find it. By default, all downloaded files are saved in the "Downloads" folder, if you changed the path to save, then go to the one you selected yourself.
- Having opened the installer folder, which is signed by KOMPAS_16.0.10x64.exe, you need to run it as administrator. To do this, just click RMB by name and select the appropriate item in the menu that appears.
After that, the installer window will open, respectively, you can proceed directly to installing the software.
Select installation options
So, in front of you is the installer window. Now we will pass directly to how to install "COMPASS" on the computer:
- First of all, you will be asked to specify a folder for temporary files. By default, it is located on the system drive in the Temp directory, but you can change the path to it by clicking on the button with the image of the yellow folder. It is recommended that you do not change anything and just click OK.
- The unpacking of these most temporary files to the specified directory will begin. Wait for the completion of this process.
- The installer’s menu will appear, in which, choosing the category you need (engineering, instrument-making, construction or electrician), you can install a highly specialized version of the program. We will install the normal version in the instructions, respectively, click "Install KOMPAS-3D V16".
- Wait again until the installer applies the selected options and displays the "Installation Wizard" window. In it you need to click the "Next" button.
- A window appears with a license agreement. You need to accept it, otherwise the installation will not continue. To do this, check the box next to the corresponding item and click "Next."
- Enter your name and organization name. If you intend to use the software at home, then leave the second field blank.
- Now you are asked to choose the type of installation: Full or Custom. The second option involves the selection or rejection of additional components. If you understand many aspects of drawing, then select the second item and determine the tools you need, otherwise, check the box next to "Full" and click the "Next" button.
- It remains only to specify the folder in which all the software files will be placed. If you don’t know where exactly you want to place them, select the default path and click the "Next" button.
This is not the end of the instructions on how to install COMPASS, but we have already done the most important actions.
Installation complete
All preparations are made, now it remains only to click the "Install" button, after which the corresponding process will start. Depending on the power of your computer, it may last a long time or end after a few minutes.
As soon as the progress bar reaches the end, you can complete the installation and close the installer window, for this click the "Finish" button. Now you know how to install "COMPASS" on your computer.
Conclusion
Installed "KOMPAS-3D" can be launched from the "Start" menu or from the desktop by double-clicking on the program shortcut. After that, a welcome window will appear where they will tell you how to use the application.