These instructions describe the process of downloading and installing IDL 7.1. Click on one of the links below to jump to the section of interest:
Before you begin:
To download and install IDL:
idl711win32_setup.exe for 32-bit Windows or idl711win64_setup.exe for 64-bit Windows) and click Save. idl711win32_setup.exe or idl711win64_setup.exe file and double click on it to begin installing IDL. C:\Program Files\ITTBefore you begin:
To download and install IDL:
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Once installed, here is a pro-level setup to transform your phone:
Before you begin:
/Applications/), be sure you have administrator privileges before running the installer. To download and install IDL:
idl711mac.zip file to unpack it. Unpacking the file will create a folder named idl711mac. idl711mac folder and double-click on the Install icon to begin the installation. /Applications/, under which the installer creates the itt/idl71 directory. To modify this location, click on Choose. The path you specify must not contain any spaces in the folder names. Click Next to begin the installation.On Windows platforms, the IDL installation program prompts you to run the License Wizard after IDL has been installed. If the License Wizard is already started, skip to the next section.
To start the Licensing Wizard after the installation program has finished, do the following:
Select Programs → IDL 7.1 → License Wizard from the Start menu.
| Note You must be logged in as root or an administrator, or have write permissions on the licensing directory, to license IDL. |
For C shell:
source ITT_DIR/idl71/bin/idl_setup
For Korn shell:
. ITT_DIR/idl71/bin/idl_setup.ksh
For Bash shell:
. ITT_DIR/idl71/bin/idl_setup.bash
where ITT_DIR is the main installation directory for IDL.
ittlicense at the UNIX prompt.Double-click on LicenseWizard in the main installation directory for IDL.
The License Wizard allows you to retrieve your license directly from the ITT Visual Information Solutions licensing web site. To retrieve your license:
| Note On some platforms, the license information is not automatically transferred to the License Wizard. If the information is not transferred, copy it from the web browser window and paste it into the License Wizard. |
If you have problems with your installation, contact ITT Visual Information Solutions Technical Support for assistance:
Phone: 303-413-3920
Fax: 303-786-9909
Web page: http://www.ittvis.com
You can also visit the Tech Tips section on our Web page for Frequently Asked Questions.
International customers should contact their local ITT Visual Information Solutions office or distributor for technical support.
IDL 7.1 (August 14, 2009)