INSTALL

NOTE: KiXforms will run on the Windows 9x platform but has some minor issues. For advanced techniques please use KiXforms on NT/2000/XP/2003 platforms.

• You must have Administrative rights on NT/2000/XP/2003 in order to successfully install the KiXforms DLL file.
• The KiXforms Library is comprised of a single DLL (Dynamic Link Library) file which must be installed prior to using KiXforms.
• Download KiXforms from http://www.kixforms.org/.
• Even though DLL files will run from any folder when registered on the system, DLL files should be installed in the SYSTEM or SYSTEM32 folder depending upon platform:
  • Windows 95/98/ME %WINDIR%\SYSTEM typically C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
  • Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32 typically C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32
• Unzip the downloaded KiXforms archive (kixforms.dll) to the appropriate folder for your system.
• You need to register the KiXforms DLL now. One of the easiest methods is to simply click on the START menu then click on the RUN command and type in the following command: REGSVR32.EXE KIXFORMS.DLL and click OK. As long as there are no path issues on the system this should now produce a dialog box indicating successful registration of KiXforms:

You’re now ready to start using KiXforms to create your own script forms. Please continue reading the Getting Started section to learn how to start using KiXforms.

UPGRADING

In order to prevent any possible issues that might be difficult to track down, it is best to un-register the KiXforms DLL before replacing it with a newer version:

• Click on the START menu, then click on the RUN command and type in the following command REGSVR32.EXE /U KIXFORMS.DLL
• This should now produce a dialog box indicating that KiXforms was successfully unregistered:

Now proceed with installing KiXforms as described above. The only difference is that you will now overwrite the old (kixforms.dll) with the new version.

TROUBLESHOOTING INSTALL ISSUES

• Remember that you must be a Local Administrator in order to install KiXforms. Please verify that your currently logged on account has LOCAL ADMINISTRATOR rights.
• Ensure that the %WINDIR%\SYSTEM or %WINDIR%\SYSTEM32 folder is in the path.
• Verify that the KIXFORMS.DLL file you extracted from the archive is located in the SYSTEM or SYSTEM32 folder.
• Verify that the REGSVR32.EXE file is in the path (it should reside in the SYSTEM or SYSTEM32 folder as well).
• Remember that KiXforms must be used in conjunction with KiXtart v4.02 or newer. Make sure you have KIX32.EXE or WKIX32.EXE in your path or in the folder where you run your scripts from. On Windows 9x you may need to be running the KXRPC service as well as have other DLL files installed. Please read the KiXtart manual for further information about installing and using KiXtart.
• Download locations for KiXtart: http://www.kixtart.org/ or http://www.scriptlogic.com/

If any of the above trouble shooting recommendations fail to resolve your installation issue, please visit the KiXforms BBS or the KiXtart.org BBS to seek further advice.