Installing the 12d Synergy Client

Updated on 06 Dec 2023
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1.1. Requirements

.NET 4.8 must be installed before starting the installation.

1.2. Required Components

The 12d Synergy Client contains several components.

Component	Description
12d Synergy Client	The 12d Synergy Client application must always be installed. This also includes the 12d Model Integration plugin
12d Synergy Administration	This is the administrative program used to configure settings on the server. It can only be used by users nominated as 12d Synergy Administrators. This is optional.
Microsoft Word Plugin	The Microsoft Word Plugin is used to provide a toolbar in Microsoft Word to integrate easily with 12d Synergy. Please see the requirements for supported versions in the System Requirements guide. This is optional.
Microsoft Excel Plugin	The Microsoft Excel Plugin is used to provide a toolbar in Microsoft Excel to integrate easily with 12d Synergy. Please see the requirements for supported versions in the System Requirements guide. This is optional.
Microsoft Outlook Plugin	The Microsoft Outlook Plugin is used to provide a toolbar in Microsoft Outlook to integrate easily with 12d Synergy. Please see the requirements for supported versions in the System Requirements guide. This is optional.
CAD Plugin	The CAD plugin is used to provide integration between 12d Synergy and BricsCAD, AutoCAD and other CAD products such as Civil 3D. This is optional.

1.2.1. The 12d Synergy Workspace

12d Synergy operates within a set of local folders called a workspace. Temporary copies and latest versions of the files in use are saved there. Once the workspace is set, it cannot be changed without removing the local database.

An IT administrator can enforce the location of the workspace by setting the windows environment variable, 12dSynergyWorkspaceRoot.

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Performing the Client Installation

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