This chapter tells you how to get your computer ready to start HighRoad.
You can use HighRoad on your Mac OS or Windows computer. (Contact Creative Engineering if you wish to use HighRoad on Linux.)
To use HighRoad on Mac OS you need:
* a Mac OS computer fitted with a Universal Serial bus (USB) or an Apple Desktop bus (ADB) port -- a Power Macintosh is recommended particularly for large projects
* the HighRoad key (either USB or ADB)
* System 6.05 or later
* a minimum of 2 megabytes (Mb) RAM available for HighRoad -- 20Mb recommended
* a CD-ROM drive
* a hard disk with 4Mb of free space for a minimum installation
* a printer or plotter (optional).
To use HighRoad on Windows you need:
* an Intel Pentium compatible PC with a USB or parallel port -- a 500MHz or faster clock-speed is recommended, particularly for large projects.
* the HighRoad key (USB or parallel port)
* Windows 95, 98, 2000 or NT 4.0
* a minimum of 6Mb RAM available for HighRoad -- 20Mb recommended
* a CD-ROM drive
* a hard disk with 6Mb of free space for a minimum installation.
* a printer or plotter (optional)
Note: You will have received a suitable key for each HighRoad license that you have ordered. Contact Creative Engineering if the key you have does not suit your computer hardware.
If you have not used your computer before, read your owner's guide before continuing. The owner's guide will teach you how to:
* click to select objects and text
* drag to select text and move things around the screen
* use pull-down menus to select commands
* manipulate windows to view different parts of a document
* select to edit text or data
* make a backup copy
The guide will also orient you to the operating system and basic mouse and keyboard techniques that you need to use all applications.
Your license agreement authorises you to make copies of your master disks for your own use on one computer or workstation or for the purpose of backup.
Note: Remember that it may be a breach of your license agreement to make extra copies of HighRoad for use on more than one computer or workstation. Additional licenses for HighRoad can be purchased at a reduced price if you wish to use it on more than one computer or workstation.
Enclosed with HighRoad is a HighRoad key. There are three types of key-- a USB key to suit both Macintosh or Windows computers, a parallel port key for use with Windows computers and an ADB key to suit older Macintoshes. HighRoad cannot operate unless this key is correctly installed.
A USB key is small device supplied attached to a key ring with the HighRoad logo and your serial number. The key uses one of the USB ports on your computer. You can add additional USB ports by using a USB hub.
The parallel port key connects to the parallel port of your Windows computer. If you have a printer or other peripheral device attached to this port, you can plug the cable into the HighRoad key.
An ADB key is a small cable with a special connector at one end.
The key uses one of the (ADB) ports on your Macintosh. These ports
are located on the back of the Macintosh and on the keyboard. They
are designated by the icon 
.
Only one key is supplied with each HighRoad. If the key is lost, stolen or destroyed, you will need to purchase another copy of HighRoad to replace it. We advise that you should insure the device for its replacement cost, which is the cost of the HighRoad package. If your key is damaged or fails to operate correctly, please contact us. You will need to return the key in order to receive a replacement.
Network licenses for HighRoad are also available. These allow 5, 10 or 20 simultaneous users on a network. Network licenses come with a special key and server software which is fitted to one computer on the network. Up to the licensed number of users can then use HighRoad on any computer on the network.
HighRoad uses a HASP key which is an approved USB/ADB/parallel port device. A HighRoad USB key can be installed or removed while the computer is running. We recommend that you turn off your computer when connecting or disconnecting a parallel port key. Always turn your Macintosh off before installing or removing the ADB key.
Note: If you have an EVE 2 key attached to your Macintosh you should not connect it at the same time as the MacHASP key. EVE 3 and later keys do not have this problem.
Installing HighRoad on a hard disk
The HighRoad CD contains the HighRoad application and various example files and documentation. The Readme document includes information about HighRoad written after the manual was prepared. You will need up to 60Mb of space on your hard disk to install all the files.
Installing HighRoad on Macintosh
Create a new folder called HighRoad folder in which to place HighRoad and associated files. As a minimum you must copy the HighRoad application.
Note: If you have an older Macintosh with a 68k processor, you'll need to drag the HighRoad (68k) application from the folder called For older Macintoshes.
If you have a Macintosh with USB ports, drag the file MacHaspUsbDD onto your closed System folder. (It will be placed automatically in the Extensions folder). Network versions of HighRoad also require installation of a system extension called HaspServINIT on the Macintosh to which the key is attached. Install by dragging it onto the closed System folder. It will be placed in the Extensions folder within the System folder.
You may also wish to drag any or all of the example folders, and tutorial folders to your hard disk. If you have not used HighRoad before, we recommend you at least drag the tutorial folder to the HighRoad folder on your hard disk.
Installing HighRoad on Windows
Insert the HighRoad CD and locate the installer application called Setup.exe. You must use the installation program to install HighRoad for Windows -- you cannot install HighRoad for Windows by dragging files to your hard disk. Double-click Setup.exe to begin the installation process. To access the HighRoad key, some additional files are to be installed. These are installed using the HASP driver installer called HDD32.exe. Double-click HDD32.exe to install the HASP driver.
Note: As part of the installation process, an uninstall procedure is created. You can use this to remove HighRoad and all its associated files from your computer. To access the uninstaller, choose Settings/Control Panel from the Windows Start menu. Double-click the add/remove programs icon. In the list you will see an item for HighRoad.
After the installation process is completed you can start HighRoad from the Start menu under Programs/Creative Engineering. The first time you start HighRoad after the installation you will be prompted for a Serial Number and Authentication Key which is required for parts of the program licensed by us from Ardi Inc. Your serial number and authentication is printed on the CD label. Contact Creative Engineering if you do not have this information.
HighRoad is set up with alternative shortcuts:
HighRoad
HighRoad (full screen)
Choose whichever is best for your work.
HighRoad can print direct to Postscript printers. To allow HighRoad to print to other Windows compatible printers we recommend you install GNU Ghostscript on your computer. This will enable you to print to most Windows compatible printers. You must use Setup-GS.exe to install GNU Ghostscript. Before printing from HighRoad, choose Page Setup, and if you have installed GhostScript, choose Win32, and if you are printing direct to a postscript printer, choose Direct to Port.
Note: GNU Ghostscript (by Free Software Foundation, Inc.) is made available under the GNU Public License (GPL). In accordance with the GPL, the source to GNU Ghostscript is available in the src subdirectory and the license agreement is in the file copying.txt.
