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V14.1 Information |
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New
Features in v14.1 |
Click this link to see a list of improvements
that have been made to the newest version of the GDS system. |
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GDS v14.1
Product Flyer
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1 Page
2 |
See an overview of the GDS system in this two
page flyer with sample screens and key features of the program. |
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v14.1
Order Form |
Click this link to see pricing for v14.1 if you
are New to the GDS system. To place your order, you can print
this form and fax it to us at 858.538.4376. |
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v14.1
Upgrade/Renewal
Order Form |
Click this link to see pricing for v14.1 if you
are an existing customer of GDS and you currently use v12.1. To
place your order, you can print this form and fax it to us at
858.538.4376. |
Sample Screens
Sample Reports
DXF Sample
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Click one of these links to see sample screens and
reports from the v14.1 program. Your best bet is to download the
trial program and check it out for 30 days, but if you can't,
these will help you. |
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Free 30-Day
Trial
Installation Instructions  |
Click
the link to the left to install as a 30-day full trial.
Note: if you are already a licensed v14.1 user, the program will
still be fully licensed through your hardware key. Print and read the
instructions for details on installing the program. This version
will NOT overwrite v12.1. It will install as a new program with
a new icon. You will have the option of importing vendors from
v12.1 into v14.1.
Warning: This
file is 24MB in size, and requires a substantial amount of time to
download using a modem. With a 28.8kbps modem it could take over 3 hours to download this
file.
Read through and print the Installation
Instructions. Download the GDSv1418.EXE
file now. |
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v14.1.9 Patch
(posted 07-29-09)
Install this after installing
the full v14.1.86 program
v14.1.87 Patch |
All Windows Vista users must install this patch after
installing the full program. It contains new license
software that allows for a software license code instead of a
hardware key. This update is also recommended for Windows XP
users, but is not required for use in XP. |
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v14.1 Vendor Catalogs
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Go to this section to get the latest
catalogs for version 14 of the GDS system. Refer to the posting
date to see when a catalog has been updated.
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v14.1
Vendor Details
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Go to this page to download the latest detail
files for those vendors that have been configured. Check this page
periodically to see if new vendor files have been added.
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Security Key
File
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This is the latest Install.exe file for the GDS
security keys, and is compatible with Windows
Vista. You can either Open or Save this file to both
uninstall and install the device drivers for the GDS security
keys. If you like, you can save this file to your
C:\EstWinV14\Security folder and replace the existing file. Run
this file to either uninstall or install drivers for the GDS
security keys. NOTE: Sometimes it may be necessary to Uninstall
the USB Dongle driver through the Control Panel - Device
Manager, then reboot before running the latest Install.exe file.
(updated 02-18-07) |
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License
Code Files
(posted 07-31-08) |
These files will update the software used for
licensing your GDS software with a code. This should also fix a
"Socket Error" when trying to Activate an Internet License Code
in v14. |
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Older v14.1 Downloads |
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Known v14.1 Bugs |
Go to this list of known bugs in the v14.1 program.
Most have workarounds that will help you accomplish what you are
trying to do. |
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GDS v14.1.7 Full Trial
(posted 03/16/2004)
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IMPORTANT: Only install this patch if you
are having trouble with v14.1.84 or later. Otherwise, uninstall your
current version and install the full trial v14.1.85, above. It is
always best to install the full program as apposed to a patch.
To Install this patch, click the
link to the left and select "Open" or "Run."
Then click the "UnZip" button to copy
the updated file for the GDS program.
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GDSERRORS.MDB
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Click on this link and select the Save option. When
the "Save As" window opens, select your C: drive and
then open your EstWinV14 folder. Click Save to save to this
folder.
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GDSMASTER.MDB
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Click on this link and select Save to download this
file to your C:\EstWinV14 folder. Then select Yes to replace the
existing file. NOTE: Only do this if you were instructed by
GDS support personnel, or if you are having unexplained trouble
opening the GDS program or processing a job. Be aware that
replacing this file in the GDS program will wipe out any changes
you have made to your Glass Table. This means you will need to
make the changes again after saving this default file.
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Read
Only Error Fix
Excel
Key Error Fix |
If you receive an object is "Read
Only" error in the v14 program, you can try running one of these
registry files to update your registry with the proper settings.
This should resolve this problem. Click the appropriate link,
click "Run", then select "Yes" to update your Registry. |
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v12.1.8
Install |
This is a zip file of the v12.1.8 CD. Unzip this file to a
temporary folder on your computer and run the Setup.exe file.
This will install the v12.1.8 GDS program. Make sure you have
your GDS v12.1.8 parallel key plugged into your computer when
you do this. You can also install the vendors by opening the
Vendor folder and finding the EXE file for the vendors of your
choice. |
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Southwest
DWG Zip |
You can Open/Run or Save this file. It is a self extracting Zip
file that will need the number of the vendor folder that
contains your Southwest Aluminum catalog. There is a ? in the
place where the vendor number needs to go when you run this
file. For example, if Southwest is in the Vend2 folder in your
GDS program, you will have to change the "Unzip to" line to
C:\EstWinV14\Vend2 and then click Unzip. Once the files are
unzipped, you will be able to see the details inside GDS. |
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