Installation

Installing PLS_Toolbox

PLS_Toolbox is delivered as a Windows Installer (.exe for Windows only) or as a compressed ZIP file (all platforms). Installation is a two-part process of copying and decompressing files into a local folder and then adding those files to your MATLAB path. You will need your License Code (obtained at the time of purchase).

System Requirements

• MATLAB 6.5 or greater.
• 20 MB of disk space.

Using the PLS_Toolbox Windows Installer

It is recommended that Windows users use the PLS_Toolbox Windows Installer.

1. Copy the .exe file to your Desktop (or other suitable local location).
2. Double click the icon and follow the instructions. Be sure to verify the location of the installation folder; by default it will be the "toolbox" folder of your current MATLAB installation.
3. When the Installer has completed, it will prompt you to start MATLAB and run an install script.
4. If MATLAB doesn't start see Step 2 below.

Manually Installing PLS_Toolbox from ZIP File (all platforms)

1. File Extraction
   Decompress the PLS_Toolbox ZIP file and move it to the MATLAB "toolbox" folder (e.g. C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2006a\toolbox).
   Note: For those who already have a version of PLS_Toolbox installed, be sure the folders do not have the same name (by default they should not). Rename your existing copy of PLS_Toolbox if necessary.
2. Run evriinstall
   For MATLAB to find PLS_Toolbox, the directories that contain the toolbox files must be added to the MATLAB search path (except the @DATASET folder).
   Note: If you are familiar with installing toolboxes purchased from The MathWorks, this process is slightly different. TMW installers typically are able to set the path automatically.)
   Start MATLAB and follow these steps:
   • Start MATLAB and use the Current Directory toolbar to navigate to the PLS_Toolbox directory created in Step One.
   • Once PLS_Toolbox is the current directory type evriinstall at the command line (in the COMMAND WINDOW):

     >> evriinstall

     A small dialog box will appear:
     
     
     
     Change the settings as needed then click the Install button. EVRIINSTALL will add PLS_TOOLBOX to the MATLAB path, check for any installation problems, and output results to the command window.
   • See the Reference Topics page for information about PLS_Toolbox functions. Continue reading the Software User Guide for information using Solo and PLS_Toolbox.

Installing Solo

Installing Solo (Windows)

1. Copy the .exe file to your Desktop (or other suitable local location).
2. Double click the icon and follow the instructions. Be sure to verify the location of the installation folder; by default it will be in the "EVRI" folder of your program files folder.
3. Identify if you want desktop and Start menu shortcuts created as well as if you want to associate .mat files with Solo.
4. Identify if you want to add Solo to the system path. Doing so will assure 3rd-party programs will be able to start up Solo (where the 3rd-party program offers this feature.)
5. When the Installer has completed, you will be asked if you want to start Solo now. The first time you run Solo, it will need to unpack several libraries and make take a minute or so to complete installation. Subsequent startups will take less time.

NOTE: If installing Solo with a license server, see the Evri_license_server documentation.

Troubleshooting: If having problems downloading, installing or running Solo, see the Solo Troubleshooting page.

Installing Solo (Mac)

Requires Intel Mac and OS X 10.6

1. Image Mounting
   Open the DMG disk image file by double-clicking on it. The disk image will mount on your computer.
2. Copy EVRI Folder
   Updating From an Older Versions: If you have a previous version of the this application, you should remove the program from the EVRI? folder previously installed by dragging it to the Trash or Ctrl-clicking on the folder and selecting "Move to Trash"?
   New Installations: From the mounted disk image, copy the folder "EVRI"? to any location on your hard drive. If you are not logged on with administrative rights, you will need to authenticate updating the "Applications" folder after you try to copy the EVRI? folder from the mounted disk image.
3. Launching The Applicatioin
   From the "EVRI"? folder copied locally, open the application folder and double-click on the application:

Troubleshooting: If having problems downloading, installing or running Solo, see the Solo Troubleshooting page.

Updating

The most up-to-date version of PLS_Toolbox will be kept available to users on our web site, www.eigenvector.com. Registered users can download new copies of the toolbox that incorporate the latest bug fixes. A username and password is required for access to the upgrades. Usernames and passwords are supplied when copies of PLS_Toolbox are purchased (older version users should have received this information by registering their software). If you have forgotten your username and/or password, please write to helpdesk@eigenvector.com.

To check for updates select Check for Updates from the Help menu or use the following function at the command line:

>> evriupdate 

This will bring up a small dialog box indicating the status of your installed products.

Checking Your Installation

The following commands to verify a new or existing installation. We request the output from these commands when you submit a request to helpdesk@eigenvector.com.

• ver - Matlab command show a list of installed products.
• path - Matlab command showing the current folders on the Matlab path. ALL PLS_Toolbox folders (and sub-folders) should be on the Matlab path.
• evridebug - PLS_Toolbox command that checks for common installation problems.

Also check our FAQ page, there are several more detailed issues discussed there.

Getting Help

Send bug reports to [helpdesk@eigenvector.com] Please send your bug reports with the following information:

• Product License/Registration Number
• Computer type, model and operating system version
• Exact errors you are receiving (if any)
• Hardware and memory configuration (if reporting a memory issue)
• Your contact information

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