The MCL-Loader V4 Menu

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The MCL-Loader V4 Menu

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Overview

 

MCL-Loader V4 is a software that allows you to install MCL software/MCL applications into a device, activate the corresponding product license and view device details. The window you access when starting MCL-Loader V4 displays a main menu with those options.

MCL-Loader V4 always requires a connection between the device you want to use and the PC it is installed in (USB connection for Windows Mobile/Windows CE devices  OR  Wifi connection for Windows Mobile/Windows CE and Android devices) as well as an Internet connection to establish contact with the MCL-License Manager and access the MCL-Client packages you want to install.

 

 

The MCL-Loader V4 Menu

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

Device Software Installation

Use this option to install MCL-Client in the device currently connected to your PC. See How to Install Software in a Device.

Device Software Activation

Click this option to activate an MCL-Client license unit in the device currently connected to your PC. See How to Activate a Product License in a Device.

MCL Application Installation

Click this option to install an MCL application (developed with MCL-Designer) into the device currently connected to your PC.

See How to Install an MCL Application.

Device Info

Allows you to view certain details regarding the device currently connected to your PC. See How to Get the Device Info.

 

 

menu

 

Click to access a drop-down menu with the following options:

 

 

Settings

Click it to configure certain MCL-Loader V4 features (update checks and latest MCL-Client version display). As an alternative, press <F4> in your PC to access the "MCL-Loader Settings" window. See Details on "MCL-Loader" Settings below.

View Activity Log

Use it to open an activity log window with all the actions performed within MCL-Loader V4. As an alternative, press <F5>, in your PC to open it.

See Details of the Activity Log.

View Device Recognition Log

Use it to view info on the devices that were detected within MCL-Loader V4. See The Device Recognition Log.

Check for Update

Use it to check for MCL-Loader V4 updates on demand. See MCL-Loader V4 Update.

Download Device Software

Click this to download a specific software from a specific device into your PC.

See The Download of Device Software.

Help

Click it to access MCL-Loader V4's Help - it opens a CHM file. MCL-Loader V4's Help can also be accessed by pressing <F1> in your PC.

Release Notes

Click it to access MCL-Loader's release notes.

About

Click it to open a pop-up window with the current version of MCL-Loader V4.

 

Exit

Use it to exit MCL-Loader V4. As an alternative use <Alt+F4> in your PC to exit MCL-Loader V4

 

Details on "MCL-Loader" Settings

 

 

Select Product(s) to show

Show only 'Production' products

If checked, this option forces MCL-Loader V4 to only provide the latest version of the released MCL-Clients. If you want access to archived MCL-Client versions, uncheck the option.

Connection

Auto

The default option. This means that both connection types are available for choice throughout MCL-Loader V4.

USB (Windows Mobile Device Center)

If you check this option, only the USB type connection is available.

Ethernet/Wifi

If you check this option, only the Ethernet/Wifi type connection is available.

Network Adapter

Local IP

The communication IP.

Options

Check for updates at startup

If checked, this option ensures the checking of updates each time MCL-Loader V4 starts.

 

 

Details of the Activity Log

 

 

MCL-Loader Log

Date column

The date the action was performed.

Time column

When the action was performed.

Action column

The type of action performed ("Install"; "Activate").

Device column

The device's name.

Platform column

The device's operating system.

Product column

The product involved in the performed action.

Version column

The product's version.

CSN column

The device's CSN (Computer Serial Number).

SLN column

The device's SLN (Software License Number).

Comment column

The comment regarding the action that was performed (Successful or Unsuccessful).

 

•If required, use the editing options provided by the button (located on the table's upper right corner) to copy/paste content and/or export the Activity Log's table to an Excel file.

 

 

•You can click (present in all column headers), to sort the column information in an ascending or descending order or lock the log table using the selected column.

 

 

The Device Recognition Log

 

Example of a Device Recognition Log.

 

 

 

MCL-Loader V4 Update

 

The MCL-Loader V4 Update is an important feature that ensures the optimization of MCL-Loader V4's performance.

There are two ways to enable MCL-Loader V4 updates:

 

•Auto Update - This is a default option that can be activated/deactivated, at all times, in the MCL-Loader V4 Settings window (check/uncheck the "Check for updates at startup" option). This means that MCL-Loader V4 checks for updates every time it starts. The Auto Update notifies you of existing updates and enables you to install them.

 

To enable your PC to run the auto updates, configure your firewall so “appinstall4.exe” is allowed to download files from the internet or disable the firewall temporarily until the update is complete.

 

 

•Update on Demand - This option allows you to do a manual update check whenever necessary. Click the "Check for Update" option (in the drop-down) to initiate the update check.

 

 

 

If your current MCL-Loader V4 version is not the latest one, this opens a window with the available MCL-Loader V4 update and any information regarding that new update:

 

 

a. Check the "Release Notes" concerning the MCL-Loader V4 update.

b. Click

 

Once the installation is concluded, MCL-Loader V4 returns to its main menu.

 

 

If your current MCL-Loader V4 version is the latest one, a window opens informing you that there are no updates available:

 

 

a. Click to return to MCL-Loader V4 main menu.

 

 

The Download of Device Software

 

 

To download a specific software, proceed as follows:

 

1. Select the appropriate option in each drop-down according to the software you want to download:

 

Manufacturer

Select the required device manufacturer.

Model

Select the required device model.

OS

Select the correct operating system.

Product

Select the intended software for download.

Version

Select the intended software version for download.

 

2. Click to download the selected software OR to close the window and return to the main menu.

 

The downloaded file is placed in the "Data" folder included in the MCL-Loader V4 installation folder (ex: C:\MCL4\Loader\Data).

 

 

MCL-Loader V4's Status Bar

 

The Status Bar (area on the bottom of the window) is always available and displays the current connection status between MCL-Loader V4 and MCL-License Manager and, also, the type of connection between a device and MCL- Loader V4 (USB or Wifi).

 

 

The Status Bar offers the following information:

 

Connection Status

Internet connection

Device connection

MCL-Loader V4 is connected to the MCL-License Manager account.

MCL-Loader V4 is NOT connected to a device.

MCL-Loader V4 is NOT connected to the MCL-License Manager account.

MCL-Loader V4 is NOT connected to a device.

MCL-Loader V4 is NOT connected to the MCL-License Manager account.

MCL-Loader V4 is connected to a device via USB cable to a Motorola MC67 device named "MC67_Dev1".

MCL-Loader V4 is connected to the MCL-License Manager account.

MCL-Loader V4 is connected to a device via Wifi.