Intern:Installation

Prerequisite: The host must have good access to the Internet. The firewall must be configured to allow outgoing TCP IP communication via TCP and UDP port 19813.

= Windows =

Windows Win 7 or higher.

Preparation
In the windows system settings Localization countries select the tab Numbers. Set the dot (.) as the decimal numbers delimiter. The grouping symbol has to be a space. Special characters in PANGAEA password are not permitted. You can use a little script to do this: change_localization_settings

4D Client Installation

 * Uninstall possible older installations of 4D Client (Control Panel -> Programs & Features -> 4D -> Uninstall)!
 * Download 4D_v14_3_Setup.exe to your download folder and double-click the setup program.

Build up the connection
Download the following file (use "right mouse > save as...", be sure to use the correct file extension ".4DLink"): https://secure.pangaea.de/curator/files/PANGAEA.4DLink

Put this file onto your start menu or desktop. You can start PANGAEA by double-clicking on this link file.

Sometimes the extension ".4DLink" is not connected to the 4D program. In this case you can use the program Default Programs Editor to fix file association settings in Windows.

= Mac OS X =


 * In the control panel (Systemeinstellungen) settings Localization countries (Landeseinstellungen oder Sprache & Region) select the tab Formate.
 * Set the point (.) as the decimal mark.
 * The grouping symbol has to be none.
 * Do not use special characters in the PANGAEA password.

4D Client Installation

 * Remove older installations of the 4D Client (4D.app in application folder).
 * Download 4D_Client.dmg to your download folder and double-click the DMG file.
 * Drag 4D onto the Application folder icon.

Build up the connection

 * Download the file PANGAEA.4DLink (right mouse > save as..., keep file extension ".4DLink"!)
 * Put this file in a place of your choice (application folder, dock or desktop). Start the PANGAEA 4D-client by double-clicking on this link file.