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These instructions are for new install and upgrades. For additional configuration details please refer to the Docu-Mint Reference GuideOpens new window, which includes useful tutorials, as well as documentation for all the features in the product.

Step 1. Download the Install Files.

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

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

Note: The download file name will change 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.

Step 2. Transfer the Server Component to your iSeries.

Double-click the iSeries install (documintxxx.exe - the version number may vary) 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.

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.

3. Install Docu-Mint 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 Docu-Mint and press Enter.

Follow the on-screen instructions. Near the end of the process, the install will prompt you to choose whether you want to install the System/36 Environment:

If you aren't sure what this is, then you probably don't need it. Type an option and press Enter to continue.

You may also be prompted to choose whether you want to install the newest set of customizable Docu-Mint subfile options. Type Y for this option:

When the install finishes run the command DM#LIB/STRDOC to launch Docu-Mint. At the Work with System Libraries page, type the command ACTIVATE. Enter your 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 product shows an active status (typically (*DEMO) in the upper right-hand corner of the Work with System Libraries screen. If it does, you're ready to get started with learning to use the product.

  
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.

If you have a problem with your license key, contact BCD at (630) 986-0800 to get a new one. You can re-enter a license key using the command DOCMNT/FILSEC.

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

Step 4. Learning to Use the Software.

If you got to the Work with System Libraries screen in Docu-Mint and the product is shown as active, it means you have successfully installed the product and are ready to start learning how to use the software.

Continue with Step 2 of the 5 Steps to Success with Docu-Mint.

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.