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These instructions are for both new installs and upgrades. If you are upgrading your previous File-Flash Plus library will be saved in a save file named "FFP_LIBOLD" in the library "FFP_INST" after installation. An upgrade retains your user default and repository settings. Note that these settings don't significantly affect how FFPlus works, so you don't need to be unduly concerned about retaining them. For additional details, please refer to the install instructions in the File-Flash Plus User's Guide which is available on myBCDsoftware.comOpens new window and includes tutorials and reference information for all the features in the product.

Step 1. Download the Install Files.

If you have not yet downloaded the File-Flash Plus install file to your PC, do that now Opens new window. After you have downloaded it, 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 Base Opens new window on this topic.

Step 2. Transfer the Server Component to your iSeries.

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

After the file is decompressed, our 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. Our Knowledge Base Opens 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 File-Flash Plus on your iSeries.

After closing the upload window, log on to an iSeries session as QSECOFR. Run the command BCDINSTALL/BCDINSTALL. At the panel presented, select the product File-Flash Plus and press Enter.

Follow the on-screen instructions. The install will prompt you to choose whether you want to install the demo library FFP_DEMO45:

You can use the files and data in the demo library to experiment with as you're learning how to use File-Flash Plus.

When the install finishes you are prompted to enter your File-Flash Plus 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 FFPLUS is in your library list and run the command GO FFPLUS. This presents the File-Flash Plus Main Menu. If the panel is presented successfully, 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 FFPLUS/FILSEC.

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

Step 4. Learning to Use the Software.

If you got to the File-Flash Plus Main Menu, it means you have successfully installed the product and are ready to start learning how to use it.

Now you're ready to continue with Step 2 of the 5 Steps to Success with File-Flash Plus.

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 will look forward to hearing from you soon.