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This section covers step-by-step instructions for post data analysis and output generation for the Windows
WinTFS software.
1.
Prerequisite software (NIDAQ version 7.4 or higher) prior to installing the WinTFS software is
required. The NIDAQ drivers can be located in the enclosed CD or downloaded at:
http://joule.ni.com/nidu/cds/view/p/id/319/lang/en
If retrieving files from the web, download the file named NIDAQmx8.1.ZIP. Unzip the file and
install the NIDAQ program. Note that an account (free of charge) may be required to proceed to
the download page.
2. Uninstall the previous version or delete “c:\program
files\olsoninstruments\WinTFS\WinTFS.exe” if the older file exists
3.
Run “Setup.exe” from the Olson Instruments install CD
4. Follow the default setup
5. After finishing the installation, the “WinTFS.exe” file will be found on: drive C:\Program
Files\Olson Instruments\WinTFS\ . The shortcut to the WinTFS.exe can be located on the
desktop/
For updates to software, the only file that is necessary is the WinTFS.exe file. This file must be copied
into the C:\Program Files\Olson Instruments\WinTFS directory. If not, the shortcut on the desktop
references the old version of WinTFS. Simply replace the existing WinTFS.exe by copying and pasting
the new version into the directory.
The followings are steps to uninstall the WinTFS Software
1. Click on Start/Settings/Control Panel
rerequisites will result in an error when running the
WinTFS software
WinTFS Software Installation
Failing to uninstall the previous version of the WinTFS software will prevent
the installation of the new version