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and create a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.  You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:
 
and create a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.  You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:
  
Table serial number:  S15085019
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* Table serial number:  S15085019
 
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* Pump serial number:  P210008
Pump serial number:  P210008
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* and a zip code:  70118
 
 
and a zip code:  70118
 
  
 
Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.
 
Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.
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If you have trouble gaining access  (many people do), send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com
 
If you have trouble gaining access  (many people do), send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com
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'''SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: WINDOWS 10 ONLY'''
 
'''SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: WINDOWS 10 ONLY'''
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On the pull-down,
 
On the pull-down,
  
select Intelli-MAX
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* select Intelli-MAX
 
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* then GlobalMAX
then GlobalMAX
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* then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
 
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* then Released
then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
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* and finally English.
 
 
then Released
 
 
 
and finally English.
 
  
 
You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud.   
 
You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud.   
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[[File:Registering_IntelliMAX_Software_Online-1.pdf]]
 
[[File:Registering_IntelliMAX_Software_Online-1.pdf]]
 
They are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in  the handout.
 
They are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in  the handout.
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'''TRAINING VIDEOS: MAC AND WINDOWS'''
 
'''TRAINING VIDEOS: MAC AND WINDOWS'''
 
You're ready to start.  There are a dozen good videos at
 
You're ready to start.  There are a dozen good videos at
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https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39
 
https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39
  
 
Skip the "before you begin" video -- it's just about downloading the software.  Watch them, and try your own designs with the LAYOUT software.  Note that you can import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.
 
Skip the "before you begin" video -- it's just about downloading the software.  Watch them, and try your own designs with the LAYOUT software.  Note that you can import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.

Revision as of 18:21, 26 August 2019

You'll need to register for access to the Omax site at

https://auth.omax.com/user/register

and create a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation. You'll be asked for two serial numbers for our machine:

  • Table serial number: S15085019
  • Pump serial number: P210008
  • and a zip code: 70118

Select "Create Account" and provide your tulane.edu address and a password with the usual mix of uppercase, lowercase, number and punctuation.

You'll receive an e-mail requesting confirmation; open it and "activate" your account.

If you have trouble gaining access (many people do), send a note to andrew.steinhebel@omax.com


SOFTWARE INSTALLATION: WINDOWS 10 ONLY Once you can login to the Omax site with your new account, go to

https://resource-downloads.omax.com/Software

and login again. You'll get a page that lets you download the Omax software, called IntelliMAX.

On the pull-down,

  • select Intelli-MAX
  • then GlobalMAX
  • then Windows 10 (it's the only choice)
  • then Released
  • and finally English.

You should see a download arrow that looks like an arrow pointing down from a cloud. Click on it, and a 482M zip file file will transfer; extract it and see a single ~494M Application in the directory. Double click to install. The usual "Software Installation Wizard" will pop up; click Next, Next and "Configure as an offline / desktop PC" Accept the license and the default installation directory.

After a restart, there will be a desktop icon for Omax MAKE. Launch it and follow these instructions: File:Registering IntelliMAX Software Online-1.pdf They are a bit out of date; registration is done completely online rather than with the phone call referenced in the handout.


TRAINING VIDEOS: MAC AND WINDOWS You're ready to start. There are a dozen good videos at

https://elearning.omax.com/course/view.php?id=39

Skip the "before you begin" video -- it's just about downloading the software. Watch them, and try your own designs with the LAYOUT software. Note that you can import .dxf and .svg files into LAYOUT so your experience with Fusion360 and Inkscape will help you a lot.