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innovatint PARTS OVERVIEW

2016

Innovatint version 3 Parts Overview

Date: 23-11-2016

INNOVATINT PARTS OVERVIEW

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Table of contents 1. Database types 3

1.1 Stand-alone database 3 1.2 Replication database 3

2. License codes 4 2.1 Nalpeiron 4 2.2 Upgrading/Downgrading 4 2.2.1 P.O.S. 4 2.2.2 Lab 4 2.3 Demo mode 4 2.3.1 P.O.S. 4 2.3.2 Lab 5 3. Updates 6 3.1 P.O.S. 6 3.2 Lab 6 3.3 IT_Replication 6 3.4 Downloads 6 3.5 Automatic updates 6 4. Additional packages 7 4.1 IT_Replication 7 4.2 Language pack 7 5. Additional tools 8 5.1 IT_Utility 8 5.2 Local Import Tool 8 6. Operating systems 9 6.1 Supported 9 6.2 Additional requirements 9 7. Dispenser connections 10 7.1 Corob dispensers (except Flex) 10 7.2 Corob Flex dispensers 10 7.3 Corob First1/Discovery 10 7.4 Fast&Fluid Harbil dispensers 10 7.5 Dromont 10 7.6 Italtinto 10 7.7 Hero 10


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7.8 Alfa 10 7.9 Santint 10 7.10 Other dispensers 11

8. Notes 12 9. Innovatint P.O.S. overview 13 9.1 Innovatint Basic 13 9.2 Innovatint Ultimate 13 10. Innovatint Lab overview 14 10.1 Innovatint Lab Manage 14 10.2 Innovatint Lab Manage&Match 14 10.3 Innovatint Workgroup Server 14 10.4 Innovatint Statistics 14


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1. Database types 1.1 Stand-alone database This database is made in the export section of Innovatint Lab and is intended for database installations that do not need an online connection. The stand-alone database can be installed at multiple installations without problems. This database needs the MariaDB to run which is included in all full POS packages. 1.2 Replication database This database is made in the “Site management” section of Innovatint Workgroup Server in the “Replication” module. This database type is for installations where the online replication module is used. A replication database cannot be installed on multiple installations and for each installation a specific setup package should be created. Installing it on multiple installations will cause the replication to malfunction. This database needs the MariaDB and the IT_replication package to run. Also the license code has to allow for replication.


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2. License codes 2.1 Nalpeiron: Nalpeiron is the protection method used for the Innovatint software. The license codes will come from the license department from Chromaflo Technologies. Depending on the ordered software a license code will be send. The license code is only suitable for the ordered version of the software. A license code can normally only be used for 1 activation. Only when the license is removed from the installation in use it can be used to activate another installation. The Innovatint Lab and Workgroup Server packages require an internet connection at least once per week to re-validate the license. When this is not available and the week has passed the software will not open properly anymore until an internet connection has been made. This does not apply for the P.O.S. packages. 2.2 Upgrading/downgrading 2.2.1 P.O.S. By removing the old license code and giving in a new license code from Nalpeiron the software can be upgraded or downgraded. Depending on the version that is unlocked some additional packages should be installed or removed. The replication module can only be used when the IT_replication package is installed. 2.2.2 Lab By removing the old license and giving in a new license code the software can be upgraded or downgraded. However, when a Manage(&Match) installation has been installed it cannot be upgraded to a Workgroup Server installation. For this a complete new package should be installed. When using a Workgroup Server installation the replication module can only be activated with a license code from Nalpeiron. To use replication in Lab versions the IT_replication package should be installed. 2.3 Demo mode 2.3.1 P.O.S. When installing an Innovatint P.O.S. package, automatically the Innovatint Ultimate w/matching version is unlocked for 45 days, but only when there is an internet connection available. Without an internet connection the demo mode will not work automatically and it is needed to perform offline activation. This can be done by generating a certificate in the offline activation section without giving in a license code (leave it empty) and follow the instructions on the screen and get an unlock certificate. Also on the activation portal no license code should be filled in, only the generated certificate should be filled in and an unlock certificate should be generated. To test the replication module a license code is needed which can be provided by the license department of Chromaflo Technologies. This license code should be time limited. Also the IT_replication module should be installed.


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When the software is under demo mode (so no license given in) tampering with the computer time settings will block the installation. Also, uninstalling and re-installing again will not reset the demo period. When the software is under demo mode (so no license given in) using the ALT + F12 key combination will give the option to switch between the different versions for testing. 2.3.2 Lab When installing an Innovatint Lab package, automatically the Innovatint Lab Manage&Match + base characterization version is unlocked for 45 days, but only when there is an internet connection available. Without an internet connection the demo mode will not work automatically and it is needed to perform offline activation. This can be done by generating a certificate in the offline activation section without giving in a license code (leave it empty) and follow the instructions on the screen and get an unlock certificate. Also on the activation portal no license code should be filled in, only the generated certificate should be filled in and an unlock certificate should be generated. To test the replication module a license code is needed which can be provided by the license department of Chromaflo Technologies. This license code should be time limited. Also the IT_replication module should be installed. When the software is under demo mode (so no license given in) tampering with the computer time settings will block the installation. Also, uninstalling and re-installing again will not reset the demo period. When the software is under demo mode (so no license given in) using the ALT + F12 key combination will give the option to switch between the different versions for testing. For Workgroup Server a license code is always needed.


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3. Updates On a regular basis updates are available for P.O.S. or Lab software. 3.1 P.O.S. An update consists out of a new setup package without the MariaDB module. Run the new installation and it will automatically uninstall the old package. Update packages for P.O.S. can be downloaded from the my.innovatint.com website. An update does not require removing the license first. When updating the installation it could be that the database is too old. When the database is a stand-alone version the software will ask if an update should be executed. This should be done. When the database is a replication database it is necessary to first receive the database update via the replication system. When this has not been received yet it will not be possible to update the POS installation. The P.O.S. updates will also include new releases of the tinting machine driver, IT_Utility and matching engine when needed. 3.2 Lab An update consists out of a package that only installs the basic part of the Lab software and not the MariaDB module and some other modules. Depending on the installed package different update packages should be used:

a. Manage / Manage&Match –> LAB Vx.x_update b. Workgroup Server -> Workgroup Server Vx.x_update

Update packages for Lab can be downloaded from the my.innovatint.com website. An update does not require removing the license first. After an update the software can ask you to update the databases. This has to do with new features that have come available. The Lab software will automatically update the databases. 3.3 IT_replication When improving the replication system a new package for the IT_replication module can become available. This can be installed when using a replication environment. Normally the update for this package runs automatically in the background and is downloaded and installed without informing the user. 3.4 Downloads All downloadable content of Innovatint can be found on the my.innovatint.com website of Chromaflo Technologies. No username or password is needed to download most content. All update versions are marked as update. All full versions are marked as full. 3.5 Automatic updates All Innovatint packages have an internal checking tool that will check for software updates during start-up of the program or when manually requested by the user. When an update is available it will be downloaded and can be installed afterwards. It is possible for the P.O.S. software to disable this feature. In that case no notification is displayed.


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4. Additional packages 4.1 IT_replication This package will enable the replication possibilities of Innovatint Lab and P.O.S.. It will not work when the license code is not suitable for replication use or when the database is not a replication database.

4.2 Language pack When a new language pack needs to be installed this can be obtained by a Software Consultant of Chromaflo Technologies. This language pack can be copied to C:\wuser\Innovatint\Languages where existing files can be overwritten. Or when the package is delivered as executable it can just be installed.


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5. Additional tools 5.1 IT_Utility This tool can be found in c:\wuser\It_Utility and is called IT_UtilityGUI.exe. It will allow the user to manage the databases and make back-ups. It can also be used to migrate a version 1 database to version 3. 5.2 Local Import Tool This software tool is used to move custom formulas in the database. This tool should only be used by trained people as it can make the database corrupt when the importation is not done properly! It is not freely distributed.


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6. Operating systems 6.1 Supported

1. Windows 7 32/64 bit 2. Windows 8 32/64 bit 3. Windows 10 32/64 bit

NOTE: as Windows XP is not supported anymore by Microsoft, Chromaflo Technologies cannot guarantee the working of the Innovatint software on this operating system. 6.2 Additional requirements

1. Windows operating systems should at least use Internet Explorer 8 (IE8). This can be downloaded from the Microsoft website.

2. Adobe Reader is required to read help files. This can be downloaded from the Adobe website.


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7. Dispenser connections Depending on the type of dispenser that is connected to the P.O.S. software an additional software package needs to be installed. 7.1 Corob dispensers (except Flex) Use CorobTech 5.X to administer the dispenser settings and configure it. Do not use CorobTech 5.9.1. 7.2 Corob Flex dispensers Use at least HLD 3.0.23.0 to administer the dispenser settings and configure it. This package is also responsible for the communication to the dispenser. 7.3 Corob First1/Discovery Use at least CorobTech 5.9 and First1 Driver to administer the dispenser settings and configure it. Do not use CorobTech 5.9.1. 7.4 Fast&Fluid Harbil dispensers Use FFM Innovatint driver to administer the dispenser and configure it. This package is also responsible for the communication to the dispenser. This package is to be obtained from the my.innovatint.com website, but is not freely distributed. This driver will have an additional cost. To use this driver additional configuration files are needed from the Fast&Fluid website (*.idd). 7.5 Dromont To use Innovatint with Dromont machines and to configure the dispenser itself a driver for Dromont machines can be used. This driver can be obtained via the my.innovatint.com website but is not freely distributed. 7.6 Italtinto To use Innovatint with Italtinto machines and to configure the dispenser itself a driver called UDD driver can be used. This driver can be obtained via the my.innovatint.com website but is not freely distributed. This driver will have an additional cost. 7.7 Hero To use Innovatint with Hero machines and to configure the dispenser itself a driver called PCP driver can be used. This driver can be obtained via the my.innovatint.com website but is not freely distributed. 7.8 Alfa Innovatint and Alfa can be connected directly. For this use the instructions on configuring the dispenser via the IP address. 7.9 Santint


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To use Innovatint with Santint machines and to configure the dispenser itself a driver called

ColorUDCPLink can be used. This driver can be obtained via the my.innovatint.com website but is not

freely distributed.

7.10 Other dispensers Innovatint P.O.S. has the option to link to a dispenser by the use of a F-Link file. Check with the supplier of the dispenser if the driver of that specific dispenser can receive and read F-Link files. To make sure the F-Link is read properly tests should be performed. Chromaflo Technologies is not liable for any problems occurring by the processing of the F-Link files.


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8. Notes

1. When a P.O.S. and Lab installation are present on 1 computer the Lab installation should be used to unlock the software. When the Lab software is unlocked automatically the P.O.S. installation is unlocked as well as Ultimate. Depending on the installed replication or matching module this will also be available in the P.O.S. installation. When removing the license code this also has to be done through the Lab installation.

2. When Ultimate is unlocked the use of the ALT + F12 combination in the software will give the option to use lower software versions for testing or demonstration purposes.

3. The P.O.S. package is only 1 version. Depending on the used Nalpeiron license code the correct Innovatint version will be unlocked.


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9. Innovatint P.O.S. overview 9.1 Innovatint Basic: Innovatint Basic is the entry level P.O.S. software. Needed:

- Innovatint P.O.S. package

- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Basic

- Stand-alone database

- CorobTech / HLD / FFM IDD / other driver 9.2 Innovatint Ultimate: Innovatint Ultimate is the high-level software that can include all matching, color preview and primer options. Needed:

- Innovatint P.O.S. package

- IT_replication when replication is in use

- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Ultimate that can also include the matching and/or replication module

- Replication database for online connection or stand-alone database when online connection is not needed

- CorobTech / HLD / FFM IDD / other driver


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10. Innovatint Lab overview 10.1 Innovatint Lab Manage: Innovatint Lab Manage is the entry level Lab software and is suitable for database structure build up, importation of formulas and making P.O.S. stand-alone database installation packages. Needed:

- Innovatint – LAB Vx.x_personal

- Empty database installation package when no replication is used

- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Lab Manage - (Installation file from Workgroup Server to make a database connection when replication is

used) 10.2 Innovatint Lab Manage&Match: Innovatint Lab Manage&Match is used for color matching. With this it is possible to build up database structures, import formulas, color matching and make P.O.S. stand-alone database installation packages. Needed:

- Innovatint – LAB Vx.x_personal

- Empty database installation package when no replication is used

- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Lab Manage - (Installation file from Workgroup Server to make a database connection when replication is

used) 10.3 Innovatint Workgroup Server: Innovatint Workgroup Server is a special version of the Lab software that only includes the replication part. This version is used to install on a server next to the databases to setup replication connections. As a replication database should always be installed on a server this software version offers a dedicated tool for making the replication setups. With this version it is possible to make backups automatically. This version is normally used in combination with a Lab software which is used for database buildup. The Lab version normally uses network connection to connect to the databases on the server. Needed:

- Innovatint – Workgroup Server Vx.x*

- Empty database installer

- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Workgroup Server 10.4 Innovatint Statistics: Innovatint Statistics is a Lab version which only displays the statistics and stock management modules. This version will be used by departments that do not need access to the full database but want to able to see what kind of statistics are retrieved from different sites. Examples are marketing and management departments. Needed: - Innovatint – Statistics Vx.x


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- Nalpeiron license code for Innovatint Statistics - Installation file from Workgroup Server to make a database connection

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