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These instructions are for new installs only. For upgrade information, and additional configuration details, please refer to the install instructions in the DbGen User Guide which is available on myBCDsoftware.comOpens new window.

Step 1. Download the Install Files.

If you haven't yet downloaded the DbGen install file to your PC, do that nowOpens new window. Then return to this page. If you have already downloaded the install file you can continue with Step 2.

Save the downloaded file to a new folder on your PC:

The actual file name may change slightly as different releases of the software are made available.

 
Troubleshooting   

If you have a question about the install, give us a call. You can reach our Technical Support team at (250) 655-1766 [7:30-17:00 PST] or the Sales team at (630) 986-0800 [8:00-17:30 CST]. You can also email us.

You can also search our Knowledge BaseOpens new window on this topic.

Step 2. Transfer the Server Component to your iSeries.

Double-click the iSeries install (dbgenxxxrisc.exe) to transfer the libraries to your iSeries.

After the file is decompressed, BCD's FTP upload utility is presented. Type your iSeries IP address and the QSECOFR password, then click the Upload button:

When the status window reports that the file upload is complete, you can close this window and continue with the next step.

 
Troubleshooting   

If the transfer is interrupted, you can restart it by executing webinst.exe (in the same folder to which you downloaded the install file).

If you get a 550 error from the upload utility, it may be due to having another version of BCDINSTALL on your system. Try deleting the library BCDINSTALL and then clicking the Upload button to restart the transfer.

If the transfer fails, check the Activity Log window for errors. BCD's Knowledge BaseOpens new window includes a number of useful troubleshooting options.

You can also run the command WRKSPLF QTCP and check the last joblog there.

Step 3. Install DbGen on your iSeries.

After closing the upload utility, log on to an iSeries session as QSECOFR. Run the command BCDINSTALL/BCDINSTALL. At the panel presented, select the product DbGen and press Enter.

When prompted for the device to restore from, select *SAVF:

Pres Enter, and follow the on-screen instructions.

When the installation concludes, run the DB#LIB/DBGENINST command to enter your DbGen License Key:

If you don't have a valid license key to hand, contact BCD at (630) 986-0800 to request one.

After entering your license key, confirm that the library DB#LIB is in your library list and run the command DBGEN. This presents the DbGen Main Menu. If the panel is presented successfully, your license key has been successfully applied.

  
Troubleshooting   

After you select the library to install to, BCDINSTALL attempts to restore the product library. It's very rare to have a problem with this step, but any that do come are usually due to changes to the RSTLIB command defaults.

You can also search our Knowledge BaseOpens new window on this topic.

Step 4. Learning to Use the Software.

If you can get to the DbGen Main Menu, it means you have successfully installed the product and are ready to start learning how to use it.

Continue with Step 2 of the 5 Steps to Success with DbGen.

If at any point in this process you would like to have an informal chat with someone to get some suggestions on how to address your particular needs, then by all means get in touch with our Sales or Technical Support teams.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.