You will need your installation CD and License codes (delivered with Vision).
STEP 1 Run the Version 4.1 installation program, V41Install.exe
Carry out this step, first on the server, then on each workstation. For PCs already set up with different levels of Windows user, make sure you log on with Administrator rights before running the install program.
Follow the instructions presented by the installation program and select appropriate options.
NOTE 1: Upgrading old Vision installations
- Pre Version 3.1 Installations
When installing on a server with an existing Version 2, Version 3.0 or Version 3.01 Vision installation, you must first convert to Version 3.1. First make a backup of the existing (v2, 3.0 or 3.01) database, then run the Vision 3.1 installation program V31Install.exe, selecting ‘Keep Database’ when prompted. You do not need to install any V3.1 Service Releases. Once your database is at Version 3.1, the Version 4.1 installation program can automatically convert it. - Version 3.1 and Version 4.0 Installations
When your Vision installation is at Version 3.1 or 4.0, you can upgrade directly to Version 4.1. Select ‘Keep Database’ when prompted and the Version 3.1/4.0 database will be upgraded in line with Vision 4.1 requirements.
It is strongly recommended that a backup of the old database is taken before installation of V4.1. Note that the installation path that you select for Vision 4.1 should not contain any space characters. Example: “C:\Vision_41”: OK ; “C:\Vision 41”: not OK. After selecting ‘Keep Database’ you will be prompted to select a default Lock Type (for example ‘VC3000 Classic’ or ‘Presidio Combo’).
If your property uses more than one of the lock types listed, you should select the most common lock type as a default and then, after installation is complete, use Vision > Setup > Locks > Lock Groups > Change Existing in order to allocate the other lock types to the relevant doors. You will then be asked to select a default Card Family, either mag-stripe, memory card or smartcard.
You should select the type of keycard that your property will predominantly use. If your property will use more than one of the card family types listed, you should select the most common type as a default (normally but not always mag-stripe) and then, after installation is complete, use Vision > Setup > User Groups > Change Existing in order to allocate the other card families to the relevant user groups.
smartcard : a card which uses a memory chip to store information and additionally has built in processing power.
memory card : a card which uses a memory chip to store information but has no built in processing power.
Note that VingCard dual reader (‘Combo’) locks can read mag-stripes, memory cards and smart cards. User groups that need access to these locks should be assigned either the mag-stripe or the smartcard card families.
There are a small number of Vision locks (Marketed as ‘VC3000 Smart Card’) that can only read memory cards – not smartcards. The only time a user group should ever be allocated the ‘memory card’ card family is when the property is equipped with these locks and mag-stripe access is not desired. - Changing a previous server to a workstation
When installing on a workstation that was previously a server, any old version 3.x databases found are deleted. - DaVinci installations
DaVinci databases are NOT automatically converted by Vision installation.
NOTE 2: When prompted for the installation type
For the server, select the appropriate type:
- Peer Server: the server will contain the database and the VingCard Vision program.
- Database server: the server will contain the database only. In this case, Vision cannot be run on the server, only remotely via workstations.
- Workstation: the Vision program will be installed, configured to access the database on the Vision Server.
NOTE 3: When installing on a Workstation
In order that Vision can access the data base on the Vision Server you will be prompted to enter the name of the Vision Server PC. If upgrading from Vision 3.x, the entry will default to the Vision Server name previously used. For new installations, you must know and type the Computer Name of the Vision Server PC. The method of viewing or changing a Computer Name is operating system dependant. Refer to Windows help from the start menu and look up ‘Computer Name’.
NOTE 4: Installing a ‘Construction’ database
The initial installation (construction) at a Hotel can be done with a pre-programmed ‘construction’ facility code and can be based on simple pre-made database, sufficient for use at the construction stage.
The construction database can be selected (as an alternative to ‘Demo’ or ‘Empty’) from the Vision installation program. When Vision is operating with a Construction database, indication is given on the Log In Screen. You will not need to enter any License codes. These will be delivered at a later date – at which point Vision must be re-installed using them.
All the locks can initially be programmed with CONSTRUCTION facility code and data according to construction database. Then when VingCard provides the final facility code and final database is set-up, you can OVERWRITE the locks with new data (including facility code), without the necessity to disconnect a battery for clearing RAM in lock.
To utilize the Construction OVERWRITE functionality you must check the construction lock check box on the system tab of LockLink.
When the check box is unchecked, LockLink operates in the normal way - the Facility Code from the database is loaded into the locks – provided the locks do not contain another facility code.
When the check box is checked, locks with the Construction Facility Code will be updated with the new Facility Code (the one newly uploaded from Vision to locklink).
NOTE 5: When prompted to select between standard and batch mode
Batch mode is a specialist mode of operation where Vision creates output files that are read by third party software in order to make keycards on batch encoder / printers. Some cruise line companies use batch mode. Only select batch mode installation if you are installing at one of these installations, otherwise, select ‘standard’ (the default).
Further details of batch mode are available in Chapter 8 of the Vision Manual.
from Widows NT): Click OK. Note that the icon for the Vision folder has changed.
STEP 2. Make ‘Vision’ folder available by Sharing (Windows 98)
Carry out this step on the Server only. Note: For Windows 2000, NT or XP servers, the installation program will carry out this step for you.
Double click My Computer on the desktop. Right-click on the icon for the folder where Vision is installed. Click Sharing. Click Shared as: and fill in Share name: for your shared folder. The name must 
be VISION. (The Comment: field is optional.) Set Sharing permission to Full control. If you encounter problems while setting up Sharing, see ‘Sharing folders’ in Windows Help. The window should now look similar to this (example is from Widows NT):
Click OK. Note that the icon for the Vision folder has changed.
STEP 3. Make local printers available over the network
Carry out this step on all stations that are directly connected (serial or parallel cable) to a printer that you want to be shared by other Vision stations.
Install the printer to the local PC. Go to the Windows printer folder (Start button > Settings > Printers). Right-click the printer you want to share and then click Sharing. Select Shared as: and fill in Share name: for your shared printer. The name can be HewlettPackard 400, for example. (The Comment: field is optional.) Click OK and the printer's icon will be changed.
STEP 4. Set up a default printer for each Vision station
Carry out this step on all stations that you wish to view, save or print Vision reports from.
Go to the Windows printer folder (Start button > Settings > Printers). Consider the printer that you want to be the default for the particular Vision station. If it is not listed, use the Add Printer option to add it. Select the printer from the list of those available and set it as default (Select from list, right click, Set as default).
STEP 5. Hiding the taskbar
This step is optional. If desired, carry out this step, first on the server, then on each workstation.
The taskbar (normally at the bottom of the screen) can be hidden clicking Start button/Settings/Taskbar. Then check the Auto Hide box and click OK.
STEP 6. Autostart of VingCard Vision.
This step is optional. If desired, carry out this step first on the server, then on each workstation.
After successful installation of a peer server or server, the Vision database server will start each time Windows is started.
If you want the Vision program to start automatically when Windows is started, you need to prepare this manually. To do this click Start button/Settings/Taskbar and then click the Start menu, Programs tab. Click the Add button.
In the Command line: field now type c:\vision\vision.exe (or use a different path if you installed to a folder other than c:\vision). Click the Next button and now double-click the StartUp folder. In the field Select a name for the shortcut: type VingCard Vision and then click the Finish button. Click OK.
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