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File Name Date Release Notes Download
IDX Installation Files
 IDX Setup Bundle
IDXSetupBundle.zip (108MB) 19 October 2006 IDX 6.2.0.1 Install for .NET 1.1   Get File
 
 IDX Setup
IDXSetup.zip (22.5 MB) 19 October 2006 IDX 6.2.0.1 Install for .NET 1.1   Get File
 
 Dot Net Framework 1.1
Dotnetfx.zip (21.3 MB) 14 Oct 2003 Dot Net Framework 1.1   Get File
 
 MSDE Download
MSDE.zip (70 MB) 29 July 2003 MSDE   Get File
 
 MDAC Download
MDAC.zip (5 MB) 12 Aug 2004 MDAC   Get File
 
IDX Utilities
 IDX Add-in
IDXAddin.zip (646 KB) 29 July 2003 IDX Excel Add-in   Get File
 
IDX Service Templates

Templates can be imported into IDX to provide quick solution deployment and also give an indication of solutions are possible using IDX. Use of these templates requires IDX 6.1.0.2 or higher. Save downloaded templates in the (IDX install)\Templates folder.
 

 IDX Template Library
Templates.zip (15KB) 12 July 2006 IDX Configuration Templates   Get File
 
IDX Help Material
 IDX Help
IDXHelp.zip (6.7 MB) 12 July 2006 IDX Help Documentation   Get File
 

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 IDX Training
IDXTraining.zip (5.5 MB) 6 May 2005 IDX training material   Get File
 
What should I download?
  • IDXSetupBundle.zip - This is a bundle of all the latest required components for IDX. None of the other components are required if this is downloaded. The zip file can be extracted or the IDX Setup can be run from the IDXSetup directory inside the zip file.
  • Dotnetfx.zip - Download this zip file if you do not currently have the .NET Framework installed. In conjunction with this download, please install the IDXSetup.exe.
  • MDAC.zip - This download will install MDAC, essential for the running of IDX. If you already have MDAC V 2.7 or higher, you will not require this download. Note that Windows XP and Server 2003 come preinstalled with these MDAC components
  • MSDE.zip - This download will install a named instance of MSDE (IDXMSDE) which is essential for the running of IDX. If you already have this named instance, you will not require this download.
  • IDXAddin.zip - Contains the IDX Excel Add-in download, which provides an IDX Add-in to Excel. This is a separate installation.
  • IDXHelp.zip - The latest standalone version (Windows HTML Help) of the IDX Help Documentation
  • IDXTraining.zip - The IDX Training materials and getting started guides
  • Templates.zip - A collection of commonly used IDX configuration templates.

Install Instructions:

  1. Download the required files (See "What should I download?" section above)
  2. Create an IDXSetup directory, and unzip the above files into IDXSetup, see below:

    Directory Structure: IDX Setup

     iDXSetup >
         - dotnetfx.exe (unless already installed)
         - IDX.exe
         - IDX.ini
         - IDX.msi
         - instmsiw.exe
    MDAC 
    MSDE 

    Directory Structure: IDX Setup, No Dot Net

     iDXSetup >
         - IDXNoDotNet.exe
         - IDXNoDotNet.ini
         - IDXNoDotNet.msi
         - instmsiw.exe
    MDAC
    MSDE

     [Please ensure that the MDAC/MSDE install files are in the same folder as the IDXSetup folder]

  3. Run the IDX.exe/IDXNoDotNet.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
  4. Once you have installed IDX, to install the IDX Excel Add-in, run the setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions.
  5. Obtain the IDX Software and Maintenance License keys from IDXOnline. Timed trial licenses (30-60 days) are available free of charge.

Troubleshooting:

Should you experience any problems with the installation, please refer below to view some common installation mistakes.

 
  1. Setup could not find the file MDAC_Typ.exe in the installation directory\MDAC\. Please ensure that this file is in the correct location and press Retry.
    Solution
    This error indicates that MDAC could not be installed, due to incorrect directory structure. Please click here and scroll to "Install Instructions" to ensure that your directory structure is correct.

     

  2. Setup could not find the file Setup.exe in the installation directory\MSDE\. Please ensure that this file is in the correct location and press Retry.
    Solution
    This error indicates that MSDE could not be installed, due to incorrect directory structure. Please click here and scroll to "Install Instructions" to ensure that your directory structure is correct.

     

  3. When re-installing your database you may encounter the following error: ErrNum: -2147217900. Err Desc: Cannot create file 'C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$IDXMSDE\Data\idxrtdb.mdf' because it already exists.
    Solution
    This error indicates that the SQL Server files which are being created already exist. Please browse to the following directory C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL$IDXMSDE\Data and delete the following files: idxrtdb.mdf, idxrtdb_log.LDF, idxrtdb_test.mdf, idxrtdb_test_log.LDF. Then resume with your database re-install.

     

  4. Operating Platform scenarios:
    Solution
    • DotNet Reboot
      If you are installing the .Net framework, you will be asked if you would like to reboot after the .Net installation. Click YES to Reboot. After the reboot, the windows installer will restart: please continue with the IDX installation.
    • MDAC Reboot
      After MDAC has been installed, your computer will reboot. Windows installer will not start up automatically after you reboot. Please double click on the link/.exe to restart the installation.
    • MSDE Reboot
      After MSDE has been installed, your computer will reboot. Please note: Windows installer will not start up after you reboot. Your installation is complete.
    • Service Pack Error
      "Files that are required for Windows to run properly have been replaced by unrecognized versions. To maintain system stability, Windows must restore the original versions of these files. Insert your Windows <Operating System> CD-ROM now."
      Please click Cancel to the above windows warning.
      Another messagebox will appear: "You chose not to restore the original versions of the files. This may affect Windows stability. Are you sure you want to keep these unrecognized files versions?"

      Please click Yes to this messagebox.
       
      Operating Platform DotNet Reboot MDAC Reboot MSDE Reboot Service Pack Error
      NT Service Pack 6a
      X
      X
       
       
      Windows 2000*
      X
       
      X
      X
      Windows 2000 SP1 *
      X
       
      X
       
      Windows 2000 SP2
      X
       
      X
       
      Windows 2000 SP3
       
       
      X
       
      Windows 2000 SP4
       
       
      X
       
      Windows XP SP1a    

      X

      X

      * Server/Professional
      * SP - Service Pack

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