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===Pro's=== | ===Pro's=== | ||
*Works flawlessly in Ubuntu with Wine. This is my favourite. | *Works flawlessly in Ubuntu with Wine. This is my favourite. | ||
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| − | *Connected to the | + | *Successfully uploaded and downloaded systems to a BCT15X. |
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| + | *Connected to the RadioResourceR.com DB with no issues. Imported a system then uploaded it to the scanner. | ||
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*The Virtual Control Panel (VCP) closely resembles the scanner model selected. Complete eye candy, not just a generic panel. | *The Virtual Control Panel (VCP) closely resembles the scanner model selected. Complete eye candy, not just a generic panel. | ||
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*VCP push buttons illuminate. | *VCP push buttons illuminate. | ||
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*VCP display, text and button illumination color is configurable. | *VCP display, text and button illumination color is configurable. | ||
| − | *VCP has a small frequency field with tune button. | + | |
| + | *VCP has a small frequency field with tune button. | ||
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*Lower profile VCP than the others. | *Lower profile VCP than the others. | ||
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| + | *Automatic Update Notification for both evaluation and paid version. Because of the ProScan folder path differences between Linux and Windows the auto update fails so you will need to upgrade manually. | ||
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| + | *License activation tested and functions as expected. Running "Remove Activation" at the bottom of this page returns the application to a 30 day expired copy. | ||
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*30 day evaluation period. | *30 day evaluation period. | ||
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*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. | *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. | |
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| − | + | *'''This should work for most Debian based distributions of Linux.''' | |
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==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
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:[[Software Setup For Linux|Wine Installation Instructions]] | :[[Software Setup For Linux|Wine Installation Instructions]] | ||
| − | :'''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. | + | :'''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=== | ===Install ProScan=== | ||
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:1) Copy and paste the text below into a Terminal window to start the installation program: | :1) Copy and paste the text below into a Terminal window to start the installation program: | ||
| − | <pre> | + | :<pre>wine ~/Downloads/ProScan_10_2.exe</pre> |
| − | wine ~/Downloads/ | ||
| − | </pre> | ||
:2) Select "Next" after closing other open applications. | :2) Select "Next" after closing other open applications. | ||
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:3) Accept the agreement by selecting "Next". | :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.''' | :'''ProScan is now running.''' | ||
==Launching ProScan== | ==Launching ProScan== | ||
| − | :*Double click on your Desktop | + | :*Double click the Launcher on your Desktop created during installation. |
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| + | :*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. | ||
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| + | ==Removing Activation== | ||
| − | :* | + | :*ProScan licensing allows use on 2 operating systems. Running the following will return your copy to a 30 day expired copy. |
| + | |||
| + | :To remove activation for use on another operating systems run the following: | ||
| + | <pre> | ||
| + | wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/RemoveActivation.exe | ||
| + | </pre> | ||
==Uninstalling ProScan== | ==Uninstalling ProScan== | ||
| − | + | :Run the following: | |
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/unins000.exe | wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/unins000.exe | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
| − | Follow the prompts. | + | :Follow the prompts. |
Latest revision as of 07:33, 19 April 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.
- Automatic Update Notification for both evaluation and paid version. Because of the ProScan folder path differences between Linux and Windows the auto update fails so you will need to upgrade manually.
- License activation tested and functions as expected. Running "Remove Activation" at the bottom of this page returns the application to a 30 day expired copy.
- 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.
- This should 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_2.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
- ProScan licensing allows use on 2 operating systems. Running the following will return your copy to a 30 day expired copy.
- To remove activation for use on another operating systems run the following:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/RemoveActivation.exe
Uninstalling ProScan
- Run the following:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/'Program Files'/ProScan/unins000.exe
- Follow the prompts.
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