Installing RoutePlotter

First, make sure that you meet the minimum requirements for your platform, including the proper Java VM. Then install RoutePlotter:

Run the 'rp.exe' install program provided with your download (download now), by double-clicking the filename or by opening the file, then follow the instructions prompts to install on the hard drive.

Running RoutePlotter

Once you have completed the install (step 1) you may run the RoutePlotter Server application using the windows start button: Go to Start / Programs / RoutePlotter and click on RoutePlotter.

Entering the RoutePlotter license key

When RoutePlotter runs for the first time it will start in a 15 day trial mode. To purchase a key click here. To enter a key go to the 'Help' menu and choose the 'License Key' option as shown below:

By clicking on this the license key dialog box will appear as shown below:

To enter a license key correctly the following needs to be done:

1. Open the Visualware confirmation email received upon ordering
2. Highlight the entire key by clicking and dragging the mouse cursor over it
3. Hold down the 'Ctrl' button and press the 'C' key to copy the key
4. Click the mouse cursor into the license key dialog box and hold down the 'Ctrl' button again, but this time press the 'V' key to paste the key. (the key may automatically paste when the license key dialog box is clicked in.)

Once this is done click the 'Ok' button and RoutePlotter will be registered.

RoutePlotter Display and Toolbar   

The main display of RoutePlotter is shown above and consists of main server details in the middle of the screen, plus quick links and help links to the right and the main toolbar across the top. The help links will open the RoutePlotter help file to the subject chosen. The quick links will open other features in RoutePlotter that are explained later. First of all RoutePlotter needs to be installed as a service. To do this see the section below.

Many of the RoutePlotter windows will contain icons like the ones below in the top right hand corner.

The first icon in line is essentially a 'back' button. When clicked it will go back to the window shown before.

The second icon in line is the 'home' button. When clicked it will go back to the main RoutePlotter GUI (above).

The third icon in line, when clicked, detaches the current window view and opens another dialog box. This is useful when wanted to view numerous windows at once.