This page provides instructions for downloading and installing the Free Trial Version of Datasqueeze for Windows. You may run this version for up to ten days before purchasing a registered version. If, after downloading and running the trial version, you decide you want a upgrade to the full-featured registered version, please purchase the access key-this is all you will need to make the upgrade. Datasqueeze is also available for Linux, Macintosh, or Unix-like operating systems..

Requirements

• A PC running at at least 300 MHz.
• A color monitor display resolution of at least 1024 x 768. The program itself uses about 1015 x 720 pixels, but operating-system-junk (control bars, etc.) tend to chew up space at the top and/or bottom of the screen. Disable these as much as you can.
• At least 60 MB of available memory.
• 42 MB of free disk space.
• The Windows Operating System (95, 98, ME, XP, NT, and Vista ).

Installing Datasqueeze

1. You need to make sure that you are logged in as administrator, or that you have administrator privileges.
2. If you are not sure whether you have Java 1.4.1 or above installed (JavaSoft does not count) point your browser to http://java.sun.com to download the latest version of Sun Java.
3. Click here to download the installation package.
4. If your browser did not automatically initiate the installation process, open the installation package, which is quite likely located on your Desktop and is called "DSInstall.msi , and Double-click on the DSinstall icon. You will be guided through the installation procedure.
5. You can start Datasqueeze either through the Program Files menu, or by the icon with hands squeezing an orange that the installer should have left on your desktop.
6. When you first run, you will be asked to enter an access code and to agree to some legal stuff. If you do not have an access code, you can run the Trial version, which will run for up to ten days. If, after downloading and running the trial version, you decide you want to upgrade to the full-featured registered version, please purchase the access key-this is all you will need to make the upgrade.
7. An onboard help menu provides additional instructions--new users are strongly urged to read through the help file, which includes a short tutorial, before using the program. Additionally, a complete manual in pdf format will be found in the program files folder (see contents) with a link on your Desktop. Most components in the graphical interface can also be right-clicked for a short description.
8. When you have completely installed the program, you can drag the installer to the Recycle Bin.
9. If things do not initially work as you expect, check out our FAQ page or contact us.

Contents

1. A file with the green and red Datasqueeze icon called Datasqueeze.exe. This can be double-clicked to launch the application (which should also be accessible from your Start Menu).
2. A file called datasqueeze_manual.pdf. This is the Manual--you can copy it anywhere convenient or print it out if you want.
3. A folder called Samples. Within it are:
   • Files called agbe_calib.raw and sample.raw. These are "typical" Bruker-Siemens data files for you to play with.
   • A file called agbe.std. This is a typical Bruker calibration file, for silver beheneate, which you could also use as a template.

Configuration Options

1. You can configure your system to have files of a given type (e.g., *.raw for Bruker-Siemens or *.inf for Fuji image plates) opened by Datasqueeze upon double-clicking.
   • In Windows Explorer, navigate to a file of the type you want to associate (raw, inf, etc.).
   • Click on its icon once to select it.
   • While holding the shift key down, right click on the icon. (Note: Holding the Shift key down is not necessary in Windows 2000 and Windows XP.)
   • In the pop-up menu, choose Open With... A box will open asking you to choose a program to open that file type.
   • Choose Datasqueeze from the list.
   • If Datasqueeze isn't in the list, navigate to where it was installed (probably Program Files- >Datasqueeze- >Datasqueeze.msi)
   • If you always want Datasqueeze to always open this type of file, put a checkmark in the box that says: Always use this program to open files of this type.
   • You can also change file associations in Windows Explorer by going to View > Folder Options > File Types.