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Installing VEX STEPmaker on Windows
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Before installing VEX STEPmaker, you need to download and install FreeCAD 1.0.0.<\/p>\n

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Download and install FreeCAD 1.0.0<\/h2>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Download and install FreeCAD 1.0.0<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ensure that the FreeCAD folder is located under C:\\Program Files\\FreeCAD 1.0.<\/strong>
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Download the Installer<\/h2>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Go to VEX STEPmaker <\/a>Download[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Install VEX STEPmaker<\/h2>\n

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[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Select the VEX STEPmaker Installer icon to begin installation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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If there is a previous version of VEX STEPmaker on the computer, the installer will first uninstall the old version of VEX STEPmaker. Select OK<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong> You might have to grant permission for the app to make changes to your computer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The License Agreement will appear. After you have finished reading, select I Agree<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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You can choose the installation path, or keep the default path and select Install<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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Wait for the installation to complete, then select\u00a0Finish<\/strong>.<\/div>\n

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Launch VEX STEPmaker using the desktop shortcut.<\/div>\n

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Begin working in VEX STEPmaker.<\/div>\n

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Ensure the FreeCAD path is configured correctly in VEX STEPmaker<\/h2>\n

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