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Software Components Installed with EthoVision XT

Components Installed Automatically

The following components are installed automatically when you install EthoVision XT:

• Noldus - Basler Pylon Interface - x64 Package - 1: version 1.1.12 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.1.10 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Chart Wrapper Control - x64 Package - 3: version 3.0.6 (EthoVision XT 19), version 3.0.4 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Data Storage Converter - x86 Package - 1: version 1.0.10 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.0.8 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Frame Counter - x64 Package - 2: version 2.0.2 (EthoVision XT 19), not included in EthoVision XT 17.5
• Noldus - HardwareInterface IoBox - x64 Package - 5: version 5.1.16 (EthoVision XT 19), version 5.1.10 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - HardwareInterface UgoBasile - x64 Package - 1: version 1.0.14 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.0.10 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - ImporterInterface LMT - x64 Package - 1: version 1.0.8 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.0.6 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - IPP - x64 Package - 8: version 8.2.4 (EthoVision XT 19), version 8.2.2 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - LeadTools - x64 Package - 21: version 21.0.14 (EthoVision XT 19), version 21.0.8.0 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - MBRM Interface - x64 Package - 2: version 2.0.6 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.3.2 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - MediaLooks ScreenCapture - x64 Package - 2: version 2.0.4 (EthoVision XT 19), version 2.0.4 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - ParameterInterface LMT - x64 Package - 1: version 1.0.10 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.0.8 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - RBRM Interface - x64 Package - 2: version 2.0.6 (EthoVision XT 19), version 1.3.2 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Resizer Filter - x64 - Package - 13: version 13.1.10 (EthoVision XT 19), version 13.1.6 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - SampleGrabber - x64 Package - 15: version 15.0.4 (EthoVision XT 19), version 14.0.2 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Tracker Interface NN - x64 Package - 2: version 3.0.8 (EthoVision XT 19), version 2.0.10 (EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Noldus - Tracker Interface MST - x64 Package - 1: version 1.0.12 (EthoVision XT 19), not included in EthoVision XT 17.5
• Sentinel Runtime: version 8.11 (both EthoVision XT 19 and EthoVision XT 17.5)
• Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable (x64) / (x86): version 14.29 (*) (EthoVision XT 19), version 14.29 (EthoVision XT 17.5)

To view the components currently installed on your computer, from the Windows Start menu choose Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Sort the list by install date and locate the items installed with EthoVision XT.

(*) Not installed if a newer version is already present on the PC.

Additional Components

The list of components under Apps and features also includes camera drivers and drivers for the PCIe interface boards. These are usually installed when you install EthoVision XT. See also Cameras Supported by EthoVision XT.

• pylon 7 Camera Software Suite: version 7.5.0.15658
• Daheng Galaxy SDK: version 1.12.2102.9251
• Euresys MultiCam: version 6.15.1.3573
• Noldus - HardwareInterface SerialPort - x64 Package - 1 (*): version 1.1.6

(*) You need this component to be able to control hardware devices through a serial (COM) port. You find this component on the EthoVision XT full installation disk, under Drivers and Tools. For more information, see Set the Port Connections for COM Ports in the EthoVision XT 19 - Trial and Hardware Control - Reference Manual.

Notes

• To view the components currently installed on your computer, from the Windows Start menu choose Settings > Apps > Apps & features. Sort the list by install date and locate the items installed with EthoVision XT.

• There may be components installed with previous EthoVision XT versions:

  • Noldus MainConcept Encoder Package 7.7 (for recording video)
  • Noldus MainConcept Codec Package 8.5.34 (for playback of video files)
  • Noldus MediaLooks AV Filter 5.0.1.0
  • Components similar to those listed in the table above, but with a lower version number (for example, Sample Grabber 13)

  Please keep them only if you still use previous versions of EthoVision XT. The MainConcept software has been replaced by the LeadTools software in EthoVision XT 16 and 17.

• To add a component, like a camera driver or the video tutorial, that is not installed yet on your computer, double-click the file EthoVision XT - Setup - [version number].exe (see Install EthoVision XT) and select Custom, then Modify. Select the component you require and click Update.
• The Euresys Picolo U4/U8 H.264 encoder boards are no longer supported with EthoVision XT. Those boards do not work on 64-bit software.

See Also

• Camera Installation
• End-User License Agreement

EthoVision XT Trial Version

Aim

To evaluate the full functionality of EthoVision XT for a limited period of time (14 days).

Prerequisites

• You have received a Software Activation Key from your Noldus Sales Representative.
• You have downloaded and installed the EthoVision XT trial version.

• By downloading the trial version you agree:

  • That you shall only use the trial version to review EthoVision XT.
  • That you shall not acquire data that you use to produce scientific research and/or publication.
  • That you shall not hand over or sell the trial version to a third party.

To Start a Trial Version

1. Start EthoVision XT. A message appears that no valid license key is detected.
2. Click Activate software license key.
3. Choose whether to activate a Computer-locked license or a Floating license. See Types of EthoVision XT License.
4. Activate Online is automatically selected as that is the only option available. Type in the Activation key that you received and click OK.

Notes

• The EthoVision XT trial version is fully functional and includes all add-on modules as the full license, like Multiple Arenas, Social Interaction and Behavior Recognition, except the Quality Assurance Module and Track3D. See Modules of EthoVision XT.
• To check the number of days left for evaluation, choose Help > About EthoVision XT. When the trial period is over, a message is shown.
• Experiments from the EthoVision XT trial version cannot be opened in previous versions of EthoVision XT.

See Also

• Install EthoVision XT
• Activate Your EthoVision XT License