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[[HLS_Getting_Started_Manual]]
'''Back to:''' [[HLS Getting Started Manual]]


Download the software HLS_Install_**.zip from joehinkle.com/HLS and save it to your computer.<br />
===Download HLS===
I suggest creating a folder named "HLS Versions" and saving it there. Unzip the HLS_Install_XX.zip and four files will be created in a folder named the same as the zip file.  These four files are:
Download the software HLS_Install_**.zip from [http://joehinkle.com/HLS] and save it to your computer.<br />
 
DBGHELP.DLL<br />
*One way to organize the downloaded versions is to create a folder named "HLS Versions" and save downloads there.
ftd2xx.dll<br />
*Unzip the HLS_Install_**.zip and four files will be created in a folder named the same as the zip file.  These four files are:<br />
HLS.exe<br />
::DBGHELP.DLL
ipworks8.dll<br />
::ftd2xx.dll
::HLS.exe
::ipworks8.dll  
 
*To update your version of HLS to the current version, simply replace the existing copies of these files with those contained in the latest zipped version of HLS.
 
===Folder Hierarchy===


To update your version of HLS to the current version, all you have to do is replace the existing copies of these files with those the latest zipped version of HLS. 
Unlike a lot of software, HLS doesn't change your registry and isn't installed in a typical way.  All that's necessary to get HLS up and running is to place the four files listed above into a folder and you are off and running.  A little time spent on creating a foundation of folders to hold your copy of HLS will go a long way in keeping your computer organized and the files you will be creating logical and easy to find.<br />
Unlike a lot of software, HLS doesn't change your registry and isn't installed in a typical way.  All that's necessary to get HLS up and running is to place the four files listed above into a folder and your off and running.  A little time spent on creating a foundation of folders to hold your copy of HLS will go a long way in keeping your computer organized and the files you will be creating logical and easy to find.<br />
    
    
At a minimum I suggest creating a folder layout of five folders as follows (folders needing to be created are in bold type):<br />
*At a minimum, it is suggested to create a folder layout of five folders as follows (folders needing to be created are in bold type):<br />
HLS
HLS\'''Backgrounds'''<br />
HLS\'''Library'''<br />
HLS\'''Music'''<br />
HLS\'''Sequences'''<br />


Each sequence you create will create many additional files, therefore it is an excellent practice to make a sub-folder under the "HLS\Sequences" folder for each new sequence you create.<br />
HLS
HLS\'''Backgrounds'''
HLS\'''Library'''
HLS\'''Music'''
HLS\'''Sequences'''
 
*Each sequence you create will create additional files, therefore, it is an excellent practice to make a sub-folder under the "HLS\Sequences" folder for each new sequence you create. For example:<br />
   
   
For example:<br />  
  HLS\Sequences\'''My first sequence'''  
HLS\Sequences\'''My first sequence'''<br />
 
===HLS Installation===


Now that you have the foundation created, copy the four files from the HLS.zip version into your "HLS" folder.<br />  
*Now that you have the foundation of folders created, copy the four files from the HLS_Install_**.zip version into your "HLS" folder.   
Now you are ready to run HLS.<br /> 
*Now you are ready to run HLS.
Note: If you are using Windows 7 you need to change the properties of the HLS.exe file to run as Administrator. <br />
*Note: If you are using '''Windows 7''' you need to change the properties of the HLS.exe file to run as Administrator.
Right click on the HLS.exe file and click on the "Compatibility" tab at the top of the window that opens.<br /> 
*Open HLS.exe and begin to sequence.
Click the "Run this program as an administrator" at the bottom of the window under the "Privlege Level" section,<br />
*'''More detailed OS-specific installation and upgrade instructions are available [[HLS#Installation|here]].'''
then click the OK button to save your settings.<br />


[[File:Windows7 Run as Admin.jpg]] <br />
Next:  [[Creating a Sequence]]


Now you can open HLS.exe and begin to sequence.
[[Category:HLS]]

Latest revision as of 20:48, 7 March 2013

Back to: HLS Getting Started Manual

Download HLS

Download the software HLS_Install_**.zip from [1] and save it to your computer.

  • One way to organize the downloaded versions is to create a folder named "HLS Versions" and save downloads there.
  • Unzip the HLS_Install_**.zip and four files will be created in a folder named the same as the zip file. These four files are:
DBGHELP.DLL
ftd2xx.dll
HLS.exe
ipworks8.dll
  • To update your version of HLS to the current version, simply replace the existing copies of these files with those contained in the latest zipped version of HLS.

Folder Hierarchy

Unlike a lot of software, HLS doesn't change your registry and isn't installed in a typical way. All that's necessary to get HLS up and running is to place the four files listed above into a folder and you are off and running. A little time spent on creating a foundation of folders to hold your copy of HLS will go a long way in keeping your computer organized and the files you will be creating logical and easy to find.

  • At a minimum, it is suggested to create a folder layout of five folders as follows (folders needing to be created are in bold type):
HLS
HLS\Backgrounds
HLS\Library
HLS\Music
HLS\Sequences
  • Each sequence you create will create additional files, therefore, it is an excellent practice to make a sub-folder under the "HLS\Sequences" folder for each new sequence you create. For example:
HLS\Sequences\My first sequence

HLS Installation

  • Now that you have the foundation of folders created, copy the four files from the HLS_Install_**.zip version into your "HLS" folder.
  • Now you are ready to run HLS.
  • Note: If you are using Windows 7 you need to change the properties of the HLS.exe file to run as Administrator.
  • Open HLS.exe and begin to sequence.
  • More detailed OS-specific installation and upgrade instructions are available here.

Next: Creating a Sequence

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