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This quick tutorial will show you how to download IGMAS+ and how to install and run it on different platforms1.
Download
IGMAS+ is distributed in a form of a
Java .jar
installation package via the open GFZ GitLab repository IGMAS+ Releases.
You can also pick an older release if necessary.
Track the history of releases here.
Install
Install on Windows
- Browse to the folder that contains the downloaded installation package file
IGMAS-install.jar
- Execute the installer by double clicking on the file
- The installer starts, select language and follow the instructions of the installer
Installation using command line:
- Open Windows Command Prompt (
cmd
) or PowerShell - Change directory to the one that contains the installation package file
IGMAS-install.jar
- Run command:
java -jar IGMAS-install.jar
- The installer starts, select language and follow the instructions of the installer.
After installation is completed, IGMAS+ is ready for use with no need to restart the computer.
Install on Linux
to be added
Install on macOS1
to be added
Run
When you run IGMAS+ for the first time you will be asked to choose a layout theme and install a license certificate.
Run on Windows
On Windows start IGMAS+ with a desktop icon or with the app icon in the start menu.
Alternatively:
- In Windows Explorer navigate to the
bin
folder in the home directory where IGMAS+ has been installed, e.g.C:\Users\user\IGMAS+\bin
- This folder should contain the file
igmas-process-wrapper.jar
- Open Windows Command Prompt (type
cmd
in the Windows Explorer path) - Run the following command in the opened terminal:
javaw -cp ./igmas-process-wrapper.jar; igmas.process.StartIGMASProcess
Run on Linux
to be added
Run on macOS1
to be added
Uninstall
Uninstalling IGMAS+ before installing a new version of the software is generally not required. You can just install the new version on top of the old one. The license status as well as all preferences will remain.
Uninstall on Windows
To uninstall IGMAS+ simply delete the folders IGMAS+
and .IGMAS+
in the home directory where it was installed, e.g.:
C:\Users\user\IGMAS+
C:\Users\user\.IGMAS+
IGMAS+ preferences remain in the Windows Registry. When re-installing IGMAS+, these preferences will be applied to the newly installed version of IGMAS+.
To delete the registry directory related to IGMAS+, run Windows Registry Editor (simply type regedit
in the start menu or in the Windows Command Prompt) and delete this folder:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\JavaSoft\Prefs\igmas
Uninstall on Linux
to be added
Uninstall on macOS
to be added
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IGMAS+ supports only macOS versions older than 10.14.
See more information in requirements. ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎