Install software and updates
3.3 How to install and authorize SIMATIC STEP 7
PCU-Basesoftware (IM8)
Commissioning Manual, 02/2014, 6FC5397-1DP40-4BA0
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5. Switch to the Sinumerik_Add_on directory on the DVD and call SETUP.EXE. The
installation proceeds with operator prompting. Once installation is complete, the PC will
need to be rebooted. During boot up, select the service desktop again.
6. Start the link "STEP7 authorizing" on the service desktop. This authorizes STEP 7 and it
can be started from the operating software (STEP 7 appears as its own operating area on
the expansion bar of the area menu, protected with access level 3).
The following entries are made automatically in F:\Add_on\oemframe.ini:
[s7tgtopx]
; with HMI Advanced: eliminate minimize/maximize buttons
; of the Step7 window
WindowStyle_Off=196608
; with HMI Advanced: switch to previous task when Step7 is terminated
nSwitchToTaskAfterTermination= -2
These entries may also need to be modified in OEM configurations.