TIP: A simple way to think of the Halogen workspaces is that you use the Hardware Workspace to create
and connect all of your physical hardware, while you use the Processing Workspace to select, configure, and
connect the processing blocks and controls.
You have several options for learning the specifics of the Halogen user interface:
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Use the context-sensitive help built into the application. Simply point your cursor to an area in the software,
right-click, and then click Help in the menu that appears. The Help system opens, displaying a topic spe-
cific to that area of the user interface.
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For a more thorough understanding of the user interface, review the detailed user interface reference topics
in the Halogen Help System. You can also access details on a specific dialog box by clicking the question
mark located in its upper right corner.
Installing and Starting the Halogen Software
A DVD containing the Halogen software is included with your HAL System hardware. If you’re like most people,
however, that DVD is gone – accidentally tossed in the recycle bin along with the cardboard box. If that’s the
case, no need to worry. Simply go to the Rane website at rane.com/hal and download the software, free-of-charge.
NOTE: You must be logged in with administrator rights to install this software.
1. Insert the DVD in your computer (or click the Halogen download button on the Rane website).
2. If downloading the software, on the File Download box that appears, click Run. If you want to save the
installation file to your computer, click Save.
3. When the download completes (or after inserting the DVD), click Run to begin the installation. The
installation program first verifies the contents of the setup package. This may take a few moments.
4. When the verification completes, the Welcome screen appears. Click Next.
5. The License Agreement appears. After reading the agreement, check the box that indicates you accept the
terms, and then click Next.
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Indicate the location in which Halogen should be installed. By default, Halogen is installed in C:\P-
rogram Files (x86)\Rane Corporation\Halogen (If running 32-bit Windows Halogen is
installed in the "Program Files" directory). Select or deselect the options to create a desktop icon and/or a
quick launch icon. Click Next.
7. Click Next again to begin the installation of Halogen. The installation application uninstalls the previous
version of Halogen (if necessary), installs any needed components, and then installs the Halogen appli-
cation. This process may take several minutes.
NOTE: There are a number of processes that are required for Halogen to function properly. It is impor-
tant to verify that none of these files were blocked by your firewall or virus protection software. For
details see "Required Processes " on page 9.
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