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Up and running quickly

Working with The Observer XT consists of three main steps. These three steps are visible in the main window of The Observer XT that opens once you have created a project (page 6). In step 1 you create all the necessary settings for your observations (page 6). In step 2 you collect your data (page 13). And in step 3 you analyze your data (page 17). This Quick Start Guide guides you through these main steps. Only the most basic features of The Observer XT are addressed. Inevitably, some features that may be vital to your application are not discussed. You find additional information in The Observer XT Help. Press F1 in The Observer XT to open it.

Video tutorial

To get you going, you can also watch the video tutorial. You can open this tutorial within The Observer XT. Choose Help > Video Tutorial. Up and running quickly

Support

If you encounter problems, from the Help menu select Noldus Online > Get Support. You will be directed to MyNoldus. Log in with your MyNoldus username and password. Select Support. Install and start The Observer XT

Install and start The Observer XT

To install The Observer XT

1. Download the Observer installation zip file via your MyNoldus account: click on Downloads and then Versions. Browse to my.noldus.com if you do not have a MyNoldus account yet.
2. Unzip the zip file and double-click the file The Observer XT 17 Setup.exe.
3. Under Installation type, select Standard.
4. Follow the rest of the instructions on your screen to install The Observer XT.
5. Dependent on your license, do one of the following: If you have a software activation code, start The Observer XT and activate your license. You can choose between a Floating or a Fixed activation.

• Floating - Choose Floating if you want to be flexible on which computer you use The Observer XT and your computer is connected to the internet.
• Fixed - A Fixed activation is linked to one computer. You can activate your license online (if the computer has an internet connection) or offline by scanning a QR code with your smartphone. After you have activated the license you can use The Observer XT without internet. If you have a hardware key, insert it into the computer and open The Observer XT. Step 1 - Create all settings

Source: The Observer XT 17 - Quick Start Guide