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C-more CM5 HMI programming software programs the CM5 series of controllers
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This software and hardware can be used in various industries, such as manufacturing
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automotive, and food processing. It is known for its user-friendly interface and powerful features that make designing
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and implementing HMI applications easy. Each of the C-more series will have its own software package
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This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide on installing C-more CM5 programming software
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Let's get started. Detailed information about this video can be found at accautomation.ca
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A link is included in the description below. If you have not watched the other videos yet, the links in the description below will start
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you at video 1. There will also be links to the rest of the videos in this series
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Step 1. Download the C-more CM5 installation file. The first step is downloading the C-more CM5 installation file from the AutomationDirect website
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The download link is on the C-more CM5 product page. Once you click the download link, you must acknowledge the license agreement
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Click on the box to indicate you have read and acknowledge the agreement. Select Close
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Clicking on the download link again will start downloading to your computer once you have entered an email address or logged into your account
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The file is saved in your Downloads folder. Step 2. Run the installation file
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After downloading the installation file, locate it on your computer. Right click on it and select Extract All
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We will save the file to the default directory. Ensure that the Show Extracted Files When Complete is selected
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Press the Extract button
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Once the files are extracted, double click on the extracted file to show all files in
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the folder. CM5 setup file and select Run as Administrator
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The User Account Control will ask you to verify if you want this installation script to make
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changes to your device. Select Yes
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The Installation Wizard will guide you through the installation process
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Step 3. Accept the License Agreement. You will be prompted to accept the C-more HMI CM5 Software License Agreement
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Read it carefully and click. I accept the terms of the license agreement if you agree to its terms
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You must agree to continue the installation. Select Next
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Step 4. Choose the installation location. The Installation Wizard will then ask you to select the installation location
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Choose the area where you want to install the C-more CM5 Programming Software and click Next
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In our case, we are using the default directory. Select Next. The installation is now ready to start
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Select Install. The program will now be installed on your Windows 10 or 11 computer
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Step 5. Choose the options. Next, you'll be asked to select the following options
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Create a Desktop Icon and launch the USB Driver's installation. Both options are on by default
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Select Next. The Desktop Icon will be created and the Install Shield Wizard window for the C-more CM5 USB
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Driver will start. Follow the prompts and select the default installation directory
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Select the Install button. When the Windows Security window is displayed, select Install
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I will also select Always Trust for the driver. After the wizard is complete, the driver for the CM5 will be installed
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Select Finish. Step 6
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Restart the computer. When the Install Shield Wizard completes for the C-more CM5 Programming Software, you will
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be prompted to restart the computer. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now
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Select the Finish button
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When your computer reboots, you will see the icon for the C-more HMI Ver8, then on the desktop
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Our software has now been successfully installed. Step 7. Run the software
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Double-click on the Desktop Icon to start the CM5 Programming Software. A splash screen will appear as the software loads
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Since this is the first time running this version of the software, a What's New Feature
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Guide will be displayed. This will list the firmware and software's new features, improvements, and fixed bugs
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A Don't Show Again selection can be done before selecting the Close button
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The Start a Project window will now be displayed. This is selected by default, and it allows you to quickly start a new project or read
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the project from the computer or from the panel. Select the Cancel button
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Select the EA9 Programming Software. The CM5 has a main menu with icons at the top of the screen
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Windows around the work area perform multiple functions. Each of these windows has a pin that can be used to reduce the window
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This can be restored by hovering over the pinned item. This feature can make our workspace larger and easier to work with
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The X on each of the windows will close the window. We can then open the window again under the view on the main menu
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Congratulations! You have successfully installed the C-more CM5 Programming Software and started it
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