{"id":17182,"date":"2025-04-01T09:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T09:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vex-academy.com\/en\/?page_id=17182"},"modified":"2025-04-28T03:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T03:51:39","slug":"vsm-user-guide-software-installation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vex-academy.com\/en\/vsm-user-guide-software-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"VSM User Guide-Software Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Software Installation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Important Note: Version Compatibility Instructions
\nBefore installing the VEX STEPmaker (VSM) software, you need to download and install FreeCAD. Please ensure you verify the version compatibility between the VSM software and FreeCAD as follows:
\nVSM v1.1.# versions (e.g., v1.1.0, v1.1.1, v1.1.2, etc.): Requires FreeCAD 1.0.
\nVSM v1.0.# versions (e.g., v1.0.0, v1.0.1, v1.0.2, etc.): Requires FreeCAD 0.21.
\nThe following installation guide will use VSM v1.1.0 and FreeCAD 1.0 as examples. If you need to install other versions, please select and download the appropriate software based on the instructions above.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. VSM v1.1.0 Installation Guide for Windows<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.1 Download and Install FreeCAD 1.0.0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 Download and install FreeCAD 1.0.0. Ensure that the FreeCAD folder is located under C:\\Program Files\\FreeCAD 1.0.
\n(If it is not in this path, you will need to manually update the FreeCAD path in VEX STEPmaker. Click here <\/a>for instructions.)\u3002<\/p>\n

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1.2 Download the Installer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 Download VEX STEPmaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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1.3 Install VEX STEPmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 Select the VEX STEPmaker installer icon to begin installation.<\/p>\n

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\u2461 If an older version of VEX STEPmaker is present on your computer, the installer will first uninstall it. Select “Yes” to proceed.<\/p>\n

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\u2462 The license agreement will appear. After reading, select “I Agree”.<\/p>\n

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\u2463 You may choose the installation path or keep the default path, then click “Install”.<\/p>\n

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\u2464 Wait for the installation to complete, then select “Finish”.<\/p>\n

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\u2465 Launch VEX STEPmaker using the desktop shortcut.<\/p>\n

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\u2466 Begin working in VEX STEPmaker.<\/p>\n

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1.4 Verify FreeCAD Path Configuration in VEX STEPmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 If your FreeCAD installation path differs from the default location (C:\\Program Files\\FreeCAD 1.0), you will encounter the error shown in the diagram.<\/p>\n

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\u2461 Locate your FreeCAD installation path:<\/p>\n

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If FreeCAD is already installed, you can find the installation path by right-clicking the FreeCAD application and checking its properties.<\/p>\n

Typical installation paths are:
\na. “C:\\Program Files\\FreeCAD 1.0”
\nb. “C:\\Users\\xxxx\\AppData\\Local\\Programs\\FreeCAD 1.0”<\/p>\n

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\u2462 Select the menu bar: “Settings” -> “FreeCAD Path”.
\nThen select the FreeCAD installation path you recorded in the previous step.<\/p>\n

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\u2463 You will be prompted to update the FreeCAD path and restart the software.<\/p>\n

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2. VSM v1.1.0 Installation Guide for macOS Systems<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To install VEX STEPmaker and FreeCAD on your Mac computer, first identify and download the appropriate installer for your system. Follow these steps to determine the correct installer and successfully install VEX STEPmaker and FreeCAD on your macOS device.<\/p>\n

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2.1 Download and Install FreeCAD 1.0.0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 On your Mac, click the\u00a0Apple icon<\/strong>\u00a0in the top-left corner.<\/p>\n

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\u2461 \u4eceFrom the dropdown menu, select\u00a0About This Mac.<\/p>\n

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\u2462 If your computer has an\u00a0Intel processor, download the\u00a0Intel installer.<\/p>\n

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\u2463 If your computer has an\u00a0Apple chip, download the\u00a0Apple Silicon installer.<\/p>\n

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\u2464 Download and install FreeCAD 1.0.0 <\/a>.
\nFor Intel processors, select “Download for Mac (Intel)”.
\nFor Apple Silicon, select “Download for Mac (Apple Silicon)”.<\/p>\n

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\u2465 Ensure the software is installed in the\u00a0Applications\u00a0folder.<\/p>\n

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2.2 Download the Installer<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 Go to VEX STEPmaker<\/a>.
\nFor Intel processors, select “Download Beta for Mac (Intel)”
\nFor Apple Silicon, select “Download Beta for Mac (Apple Silicon)”<\/p>\n

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2.3 Install VEX STEPmaker<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u2460 After downloading the correct installer for your Mac, double-click the package to launch installation.<\/p>\n

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\u2461 Run the installer.<\/p>\n

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\u2462 When prompted, select “Cancel”.<\/p>\n

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\u2463 In the security warning pop-up, choose “Open Anyway”.<\/p>\n

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\u2464 Run the software again and select “Open” when prompted.<\/p>\n

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\u2465 You’re now ready to work in VEX STEPmaker.<\/p>\n

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