====== Orbit Desktop Installation ======

This page describes how to download, install, request license and activate your Orbit desktop standalone product. 

Orbit desktop products require access to the Orbit Online License Service to operate, see  [[195:technology:core:online_license_activation|]]. \\
Offline licenses are subject to strict terms and conditions, see [[195:technology:platforms:install_offline|]]. \\
Server products are available on demand only and require assistance by the Orbit support team to install, see [[195:technology:platforms:install_server|]].

===== Register =====

Using your Orbit GT account you can download a desktop Product Installer and request an Activation Key. \\
If you do not have an Orbit GT account, register first : \\
http://www.orbitgt.com/register

Check your junk mail, the confirmation email might be blocked by your spam filter.


===== Download =====

Signed in users can download a standalone product from our website : \\
https://orbitgt.com

===== Install =====

Double click the downloaded executable to install :
  * Do not overwrite an existing Orbit installation with a new or updated version. 
  * Administrator permissions are required to successfully complete installation. 
===== Request Activation Key  ====

Users signed in to the Orbit GT website can complete Activation Request. \\
A Trial is available with some restrictions. A Full license is granted upon purchase. 

  - Start Orbit \\ If you do not have a valid Activation Key, the License Manager window will pop-up. \\ Otherwise, open this window from the [[171:desktop:workspace:main_toolbar|Main Toolbar]] "Help" menu. 
  - License Manager Window 
    - Click the "Request Activation" button.
    - You will be redirected to the Online Activation Request Confirmation page. 
  - Online Activation Request Confirmation (Login required) \\ 
    - Optionally add a comment and submit your Activation Request.
    - After submitting, you will receive an auto-reply Activation Request Confirmation email. \\ Check your junk mail if you didn't receive this confirmation. 
  - Activation Key Email 
    - After submitting, you will receive an auto-reply to confirm your Activation Request has been sent successfully. \\ Check your junk mail if you didn't receive this confirmation. 
    - When your Activation Request is processed, you will receive an email containing the Activation Key. \\ Requests are processed during office hours (9AM - 5PM CET).

|  License Manager Window  |  Online License Request page  |
|  {{technologies:licenses:license_manager_1120.png?nolink&400|}}  |  {{technologies:licenses:license_online_confirm_1120.png?nolink&400|}}  |

===== Activate Product =====

Validate your product by entering the Activation Key.

  - Start Orbit \\ If you do not have a valid Activation Key, the License Manager window will pop-up. \\ Otherwise, open this window from the [[171:desktop:workspace:main_toolbar|Main Toolbar]] "Help" menu. 
  - License Manager Window 
    - Copy-paste the Activation Key into the "Activation Key" entry field.
    - Click the "Activate" button to validate the product. Online connectivity is required.
  - Restart Orbit

===== More Information =====

  * Online reference documentation : [[195:index|]]
  * Advanced configurations, like memory use and language : [[195:desktop:workspace:configurations|]]
  * Questions : Contact support@orbitgt.com