How to install Automation Studio 6.4 Educational Edition from the BRCC network.


These instructions assume the following: 

  • You are familiar with Windows operating systems and can navigate thru the Windows environment. 
  • You are comfortable with terms like copy, paste and what “choose” and “select” mean when clicking on options in application prompts.


Before you begin make sure you are running a Computer System with Windows 7 or Higher.

You will need a USB Drive (aka thumb drive) with at least 2GB free space storage capacity to copy these files.


Getting the install files from the Blue Ridge Community College network:


The following folder should be accessible from any classroom or computer lab on campus.

The installation files are located on our server at:

\\blueridge.edu\Students\Courses\EGR\Automation Studio


The easiest way to access this file location is to open “File Explorer” and copy and past the entire line:

\\blueridge.edu\Students\Courses\EGR\Automation Studio

into the address bar at the top of “File Explorer” like shown and hit enter.


Once the directory is open copy the following items to a USB Drive (aka thumb Drive):

  • “Automation Studio 6.4.0.20307b Edu 64 bits” directory
  • “Automation Studio Installation Guide”
  • “License Info”

After the files have been copied you are now ready to install Automation Studio on your system.


Installing Automation Studio 6.4 Education Edition on Your computer:


On your computer: (the computer your installing Automation Studio on to) Make sure you have at least 5GB free Hard drive space prior to installing this application.

  • Go into the USB drive and open the Automation Studio 6.4.0.20307b Edu 64 bits directory and run the setup file.
  • If prompted: Choose yes


  • On the welcome screen make sure English is selected and choose NEXT



  • On License Screen click accept and Choose Next


 

  • Enter User Information and Choose Next



  • Leave default folder for install: Choose Install



  • If famictech website launches after choosing Install just close the website window and you should see the install window.



Note: This install can take some time so please be patient…

  • When install completes Choose Finish


 

Please note you must be on-line and connected to the internet in order for Automation Studio to run.

  • After installation finishes run the program for the first time:



  • After the above splash screen you will receive this license prompt:



 



  • Choose License Configuration and you get this screen: 




 

 

  • Under Authentication change the Authentication Mode: drop down box to: Username & Password



  • Input the following information exactly as shown as it is case sensitive.

Username: Student

Password: learn1!



  • Change Organization Identifier to Other: and type in Blue Ridge Community College


Should look like this when all is done:



  • Click on Green Check Mark
  • And you’ll see this screen:



  • Click OK and the program will open and will have a register software pop-up:



  • Click Do not show again and Choose Later



  • Program Opens


Congratulations the application has now been successfully installed!!