Installation

System Requirements classic Q-DAS Desktop products Version 14.0.4.x.
This document provides information on the system requirements for using the classic Q-DAS Desktop products.

The basis for the web-based Q-DAS products is the installation of the classic Q-DAS desktop products as server provision. The web client must be located on the same server as the desktop products. Therefore, the system requirements for the Q-DAS Web products differ from those for the classic Q-DAS desktop products. Details of the system requirements for using the Q-DAS Web products are part of the Web Client document.

Release Notes
The release notes for the desktop application are listed in the Documentation Centre: Release Notes Desktop Application (hexagon.com) 
The release notes are published directly on the Q-DAS Community news page when a release is announced.

Download
The latest supported versions and additional files are available for download. The download area can be found on the Q-DAS homepage: Software Downloads | Q-DAS GmbH

Icons, splash screens and other images used in Q-DAS applications can be downloaded here.
Icons: Icons.zip
Launcher-Icons (Lock Up): Launcher.zip
Splash screens: Splashscreen.zip
Launcher-Icons (Dual Lock Up): Dual_Lock_Up.zip

Server Provisioning for Version 2024.x and 14.0.4.x
For a server provisioning, the Q-DAS setup provides the installation type "Concurrent - Network Installation". The aspects to consider and how to plan, prepare and perform the installation are described here.

The setup procedure for version 2024.x has not been changed, so the setup described for version 14.0.4.x applies to version 2024.x as well.

Client Provisioning (Setup) for Version 2024.x and 14.0.4.x
This document describes how to distribute the Q-DAS application to the user's computer using the Q-DAS Client Setup.

The setup procedure for version 2024.x has not been changed, so the setup described for version 14.0.4.x applies to version 2024.x as well.

ACLP Installation - Client Provisioning
ACLP provides the ability to create an automated process for distributing clients to user computers. Especially when Q-DAS applications are to be distributed to several computers (clients), the installation effort can be reduced considerably.

Local Installation for Version 2024.x and 14.0.4.x
Although "ConCurrent - Single Installation" (local) installations should be avoided, they are sometimes necessary. Examples include the use of workstations with very poor network connections.

The setup procedure for version 2024.x has not been changed, so the setup described for version 14.0.4.x applies to version 2024.x as well.

Offline Client
The offline client offers the possibility to work with the Q-DAS products to their full extent without an existing connection to the server. For this purpose, a local installation is performed where the licence is "borrowed" from the server for a limited period of time. An offline client can also be installed in parallel with a normal client. This is useful if, for example, a process acceptance is being carried out at the customer's premises where a network connection is not possible.

Web Client for Version 2024.x
This document describes how to distribute the web-based Q-DAS application to the user's computer.

The basis for the web-based Q-DAS products is the installation of the classic Q-DAS desktop products as server provision. The web client must be located on the same server as the desktop products. The document combines the system requirements for the Q-DAS Web products and the installation.

Web Client for Version 14.0.4.x
This document describes how to distribute the web-based Q-DAS application to the user's computer.

The basis for the web-based Q-DAS products is the installation of the classic Q-DAS desktop products as server provision. The web client must be located on the same server as the desktop products. The document combines the system requirements for the Q-DAS Web products and the installation.

Major Upgrade to Version 14
Up to version 12, all major releases were installed in parallel with a new major release. Since version 12, an automatic update is performed. Depending on the current major version, updating the databases or user-specific files and settings requires a different procedure. The aspects to consider and how to plan, prepare and perform the major upgrade are described here.

Major Upgrade from Version 11 or lower to Version 13
This document explains how to transfer the available settings of the previous version to version 13 and how to apply them. Although the old versions are no longer supported, this documentation describes the upgrade process from version 11 or lower to version 13. 

Minor Upgrades
This documentation describes the use of the automatic patch installation for the minor upgrades within version 14.

Update of additional plants
This documentation describes the major and minor update of additional plants following the classical major update of "Default" plant.

English:
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Update to VDA5 third edition
In accordance with the basic rules of the update, no custom configurations or files are affected when updating from V13 to V14. This includes masks and report templates for working with VDA5, as well as standard graphics. Therefore, when updating to VDA5 in the third edition, this customisation must be done manually. 

Graphic files for import for the VDA5 third edition: Uncertainty_Budget_Form_VDA5_V14.zip
Mask files for the VDA5 3rd. Edition to replace the existing ones: VDA5_masks.zip

License Management
The tool for license management is "Q-DAS License". It is one of the Q-DAS administrative applications in the Q-DAS Tools Launcher. Link to Q-DAS Tools Launcher 

Database Management
All database connections are stored in a central file (FireDAC) and can be managed with the "Database Connect" tool. It is one of the Q-DAS administrative applications in the Q-DAS Tools Launcher. Link to Q-DAS Tools Launcher 

Create and Update Databases (Static DB)
The tool for manual update or creation of Q-DAS databases is "Static DB". It is one of the Q-DAS administrative applications in the Q-DAS Tools Launcher. Link to Q-DAS Tools Launcher 

Creating Databases on a Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle
This document describes in detail which databases are required for a standard installation, how to create them in Microsoft SQL Server Management or on Oracle and which settings are recommended when using the Q-DAS software.

Scripts prepared for Oracle: SQL-Scripts_V13.zip

Updating existing Databases on a Microsoft SQL Server
Updating the SQL databases is a process that consists of several steps using various Q-DAS administrative tools. This document explains which tools are required and in which order.

The required administrative tools can be found in the Q-DAS Tools Launcher. Link to Q-DAS Tools Launcher

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Q-DM Upload or M-QIS Reporting as a service
In order to automatically upload files or generate reports, the application must be started and permanently running. It is also possible to run the Q-DM or M-QIS Reporting application as a Windows system service so that it is not dependent on a manual start. The advantage of this is that when the computer is restarted, the relevant upload or reporting job will start automatically without any further action being required. This document briefly explains how to install Q-DM Upload or M-QIS Reporting as a Windows system service.

This Best Practice series covers less actual technical details, but rather overarching considerations and philosophical approaches. It reflects the experience and is intended to serve as food for thought. Link to: Best Practice - Installation