Installation
Follow the steps below to install an application.
Contact us if you have any problem.
Setup
The program can be installed with this setup:
http://www.geostudiastier.com/ViewLab3D/ViewLab3D_x64_Setup.exe
Unzip, run “setup.exe” and then follow the instructions.
For old 32bit computers the setup is:
http://www.geostudiastier.com/ViewLab3D/ViewLab3D_Setup.zip
In case of problem it is possible to use this alternative installer:
http://www.geostudiastier.com/ViewLab3D/ViewLab3D_Installer.exe
Administrator rights are needed for the installation process. It is a recommended best practice to back up your system and data before you remove or install software.
System Requirements
Operating System: This software is fully supported on a many Windows version (64 bit). Can run on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server from 2012 through 2022, Windows 10, and Windows 11.
Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (or higher)
CPU Speed: higher than 1.9 GHz is recommended, although not required.
CPU cores: because this software uses multi-thread computation when possible, a pc with higher than 4 cores/threads is recommended, although not required.
RAM: 8 GB, higher than 16 GB recommended
Hard Drive Storage: This is dependent on your datasets, but 10 GB available hard disk space can be fine
Graphics Card: This software can run on integrated graphics, having a dedicated graphics card can significantly improve performance, NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon graphics cards are recommended for optimal performance.
Screen Resolution: 1024x768, with at least 256 colours (higher resolution recommended)
Typical choices for a Desktop computer nowadays are:
Operating System: Windows 11
Processor: Intel Core i7
CPU Speed: 4 GHz
CPU cores: 16 threads
RAM: 64 GB
Prerequisites
This software can need that the following prerequisites are installed on the computer to correctly be executed.
In case of problem first try to install the following tool, then try to reinstall the software.
Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 Redistributable Package
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 Redistributable Package MFC Security Update
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347
To download the correct version select “vcredist_x86.exe”
Please note that a final reboot can be necessary.
Dongle Drivers
If you have problems using the green USB protection dongle probably you simply need to refresh the installation of its drivers.
Figure 1 The protection dongle
Get the file from the following link:
https://www.keylok.com/system/files/install10232024.zip
https://www.keylok.com/support/install-utility-download
Download the zip archive, then open it, it will contain a single file named “Install.exe”, it is the driver installer/uninstaller.
To complete correctly the procedure described remove the USB dongle from your computer. It also important to continue as Administrator, or at least to run the executable as administrator.
Note that USB 3 ports can give some problems, so if you are having difficulty, it is recommended that you try plugging the dongle into a different port (or use a USB HUB that is often USB 2 ).
Uninstall old drivers
To clean the system from bad previous installations, first it can be useful to remove already present drivers (if any). So run “Install.exe”, a window will be displayed. Check “Uninstall” on the bottom of the window displayed, ignoring all the other information shown, then press the button “Begin Uninstall” and follow the instruction provided.
Figure 2 Uninstall old drivers
Install new drivers
When the previous step is completed, run again “Install.exe”, and fill the fields as shown in the following picture:
Figure 3 Install new drivers
The following message is displayed, so please remove the USB dongle from your computer before continue.
Figure 4 Message
Press “Begin Install” and follow the instructions displayed.
Open the software
At the end, you can insert the USB dongle into a free port, then wait 5/10 seconds, then open the software. If the procedure was done correctly any error message will be displayed.