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*'''Will probably work for most Debian based distributions of Linux.''' | *'''Will probably work for most Debian based distributions of Linux.''' |
Revision as of 08:22, 21 March 2016
Contents
Functional Overview
Pro's
- Works flawlessly in Ubuntu with Wine. This is my favourite.
- Successfully uploaded and downloaded systems to a BCT15X.
- Connected to the RadioResourceR.com DB with no issues. Imported a system then uploaded it to the scanner.
- The Virtual Control Panel (VCP) closely resembles the scanner model selected. Complete eye candy, not just a generic panel.
- VCP push buttons illuminate.
- VCP display, text and button illumination color is configurable.
- VCP has a small frequency field with tune button.
- Lower profile VCP than the others.
- 30 day evaluation period.
Con's
- The application can't find the ProScan_Manual.pdf since its hard coded to look in C:\Program Files\ProScan. That's ok since you can just navigate to the folder and open the pdf manually.
Comments
- Not test here was any of the higher end functions other than viewing logs. No recording function tests performed.
- This instruction should be followed after all OS updates are applied. A fresh 32 Bit Wine prefix highly recommended, instructions below.
- Will probably work for most Debian based distributions of Linux.
Installation
Install Wine First
- Precaution: If you have Wine installed it is highly recommended that you start off with a fresh 32 Bit prefix and a correctly installed .NET Framework 4.5 by deleting your ~/.wine directory and see the link above to reinstall the prefix.
Install ProScan
- Download from here: http://www.proscan.org/
- Extract file into your download directory.
- 1) Copy and paste the text below into a Terminal window to start the installation program:
wine ~/Downloads/ProScan_10_0.exe
- 2) Select "Next" after closing other open applications.
- 3) Accept the agreement by selecting "Next".
- 4) Install into the default directory: C:\Program Files\ProScan, select "Next".
- 5) Let it create the default shortcuts, select "Next".
- 6) Check the "Create a desktop icon" box, select "Next" then "Install".
- 7) You can leave the "Launch ProScan" checked, select Finish.
- 8) ProScan will now start. Select "OK" on the activation window to start the evaluation period or "Enter Key" to activate.
- 9) Select your scanner model.
- 10) From the toolbar select "Comm Port".
- 11) Select Port 1 and the Baud Rate to match your scanner.
- 12) Press "Auto Detect", highlight the option which displays in the "Comm Port Auto Detect" and press "Set Selected Available Port". Close the "Comm Port" window.
- ProScan is now running.
Launching ProScan
- Double click the Launcher on your Desktop created during installation.
- If you don't have a Launcher you probably missed the step 4 above creating a Windows "Shortcut". I wouldn't have thought it would work but it does. Just reinstall the program to create it.
Removing Activation
- To remove activation for use on another operating system run the following:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/RemoveActivation.exe
- Note: Untested feature since only the evaluation version was available.
Uninstalling ProScan
- Copy and paste the following in a Terminal window:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/unins000.exe
- Follow the prompts.
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